Home Office Science Advisory Council vacancies
Vacancies for the Home Office Science Advisory Council (HOSAC).
The role of the Home Office Science Advisory Council (HOSAC) is to support the Home Office Chief Scientific Adviser (CSA) in providing independent scientific advice to the Home Office on matters relevant to its policy and operations.
The council also supports the CSA in engaging and communicating the importance and impact of research and scientific issues to the department.
Home Office Science Advisory Council Co-Chair vacancies
We are looking for applicants with academic and industry backgrounds in:
- anthropology
- behavioural science
- economics
- engineering
- human geography
- medical science/technologies
- political science
- physical science
- statistical science
- computational and data science
Further to this, we are looking for academic and industry expertise that can be applied to one or more of the following areas, as well as other Home Office priorities:
- artificial intelligence, technology, and innovation
- homeland security and democratic/state threats
- migration and borders
- public safety
How to apply
To make an application please submit:
- a concise CV (maximum 2 sides of A4) setting out your career history, with responsibilities and achievements
- a cover letter (maximum 2 sides of A4) highlighting your suitability and setting out how you meet the essential criteria – please note that the supporting statement is an important part of your application and is as much the means by which you will be assessed as your CV
Completed applications should be emailed to HOSACsecretariat@homeoffice.gov.uk by 9am on 17 November 2025. Any queries should be sent to the same address.
Further information on the vacancies
Please see the recruitment pack below for more detailed information on the vacancies:
- - contains full details of the expertise sought for recruitment to HOSAC alongside background to the council, details on the role of a co-chair and details on the recruitment process