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Careers at OPSS

Early Talent at OPSS: The OPSS Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme (RLGS)

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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.

OPSS Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme - Meet us at a University Careers Fair

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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.

From Intern to Innovator: Alliyah's Inspiring Civil Service Journey

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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.

Roundup of OPSS Vacancies

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OPSS are hiring

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.

OPSS 2024 - 2025 Year in Industry Programme

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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 OPSS Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme: Pave your way to becoming one of our regulatory leaders

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We’re looking for people who are passionate about making a difference to join us on this exciting journey.  

The Regulatory Leaders Graduate Scheme (RLGS) offers real-world experience across a range of teams. 

Over 30 months you will have 4 rotations within the pillar areas of the Office for Product Safety and Standards (OPSS) providing the opportunity for you to discover what roles really interest you and play to your strengths.   

Shaping the Smart World: We're recruiting an Enforcement Team Leader to help protect UK home devices

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Step into the role of an Enforcement Team leader within the Product Regulations Team. You will spearhead the team's efforts in enforcing the Product Security and Telecommunications Infrastructure Regulations.