2025 marks the 10th anniversary of the International Day of Women and Girls in Science (IDWGS).
On this International Day of Women and Girls in Science, we hear from Frances, a Senior Toxicologist at the OPSS, as she shares her career journey.
Unlock your potential: Graduates describe our program in one word
Are you studying Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, English, History, Politics, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Science or Law with the option to undertake a year out in industry to start in September 2025?
Our commitment extends to nurturing talent from the very start of their careers through a variety of specialised development programs.
Hear from Emily about her experience of joining the OPSS Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme (RLGS) scheme.
Join Us at a University Careers Fair
Are you a student looking to kickstart your career with a dynamic and impactful role?
Come and meet us at the University careers fairs and learn more about our Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme.
Alliyah fulfilled her aspiration to work in the public sector when she secured a place on the Civil Service Summer Diversity Internship Scheme. Since then, she has advanced quickly, becoming a permanent team member and continually expanding her skills and knowledge in her role. She reflects positively on her journey and values the experiences she has gained with the team.
Read her story.
We’re undergoing an exciting period at the OPSS, and there’s never been a better time to join us.
Do you care about the safety of products and want to protect people and places? Can we use your skills, knowledge and experience to enable UK business to thrive? If the answer is yes, then we would like to hear from you!
We are the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS), part of the Department for Business, and Trade. We are here for the purpose of making regulation work to deliver real world impact. Regulation is a powerful Government tool to address market failures, influence behaviour and promote positive action. Crafted and delivered well, regulation can be an enabler of growth, innovation and efficiency.
Are you studying Data Science, Computer Science, Economics, Mathematics, English, History, Politics, Electrical and Mechanical Engineering, Chemical Science or Law with a one-year industrial placement to start in September 2024?
If so, we would love to hear from you!
The Regulatory Design and Governance team have a unique role to review emerging regulations and feed into the design to ensure legislation works on the ground for our enforcement officers.
We’re undergoing an exciting period at the OPSS, and there’s never been a better time to join us.