Senior Technical Specialist – Radioactive Substance Regulation - 25922
2
London, South East
Farnham , Wallingford , Welwyn Garden City
Staff Grade 6
Permanent
Full Time, Part Time
Environment & Sustainability, Governance, Industrial
£47,646
This is an exciting opportunity to provide specialist support and technical leadership to our non-nuclear Radioactive Substances Regulation (RSR) team within Installations.
There are 2 roles, one would be based at Welwyn Garden City covering HNL and KSL and the other based in either our Wallingford or Farnham office covering Thames and Wessex, Devon, and Cornwall areas.
You will be responsible for the regulation and enforcement of complex non-nuclear radioactive substances sites contributing to both the security of radioactive sources and protection of the environment. You will use your influencing and negotiating skills to secure best practice, often dealing with people at senior levels in industry, local communities, and other relevant groups. You will respond to and investigate incidents making sure suitable preventative and protective actions are implemented.
Of equal importance will be your ability to develop and coach other members of the team with technical oversight of their continuous professional development and supporting the resilience and delivery of our non-nuclear radioactive substance’s regulation.
In addition, as a specialist and technical leader, you will take an active role within the Installations teams providing specialist support on radioactive substances and support the wider Regulated Industry function on priority work and assurance, particularly in RSR.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
There are 2 roles, one would be based at Welwyn Garden City covering HNL and KSL and the other based in either our Wallingford or Farnham office covering Thames and Wessex, Devon, and Cornwall areas.
You will be responsible for the regulation and enforcement of complex non-nuclear radioactive substances sites contributing to both the security of radioactive sources and protection of the environment. You will use your influencing and negotiating skills to secure best practice, often dealing with people at senior levels in industry, local communities, and other relevant groups. You will respond to and investigate incidents making sure suitable preventative and protective actions are implemented.
Of equal importance will be your ability to develop and coach other members of the team with technical oversight of their continuous professional development and supporting the resilience and delivery of our non-nuclear radioactive substance’s regulation.
In addition, as a specialist and technical leader, you will take an active role within the Installations teams providing specialist support on radioactive substances and support the wider Regulated Industry function on priority work and assurance, particularly in RSR.
Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/
You will be part of the Installations/RSR teams based in either Welwyn Garden City or Wallingford/Farnham. We are responsible for Non-Nuclear Radioactive Substance regulation across the Southeast.
We work within the Installations teams. Our teams influence the environment in a positive way - not just in the short term but also influencing future trends.
We work within the Installations teams. Our teams influence the environment in a positive way - not just in the short term but also influencing future trends.
You will be an experienced regulator able to demonstrate your considerable operational experience and knowledge of radioactive substances and its regulation.
With excellent technical knowledge, communication, and interpersonal skills you will be able to demonstrate how you would provide and contribute technical resilience to radioactive substances regulation in the East of England and the non-nuclear radioactive substance’s function.
Confident and flexible in how you approach and respond to changing priorities including incident response, you will be highly motivated with a proven ability to deliver results, innovate and work with others to help achieve common goals. You will hold a degree in a scientific discipline and hold, or be working towards, Radioactive Waste Compliance Advisor accreditation.
Legal, regulatory training will be provided as necessary, as will opportunities for relevant continuous professional development
A full UK driving licence is essential.
With excellent technical knowledge, communication, and interpersonal skills you will be able to demonstrate how you would provide and contribute technical resilience to radioactive substances regulation in the East of England and the non-nuclear radioactive substance’s function.
Confident and flexible in how you approach and respond to changing priorities including incident response, you will be highly motivated with a proven ability to deliver results, innovate and work with others to help achieve common goals. You will hold a degree in a scientific discipline and hold, or be working towards, Radioactive Waste Compliance Advisor accreditation.
Legal, regulatory training will be provided as necessary, as will opportunities for relevant continuous professional development
A full UK driving licence is essential.
We want to create a diverse workplace where individuals are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
Eligibility for lease cars is based on role. Internal candidates check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See candidate pack for details
If you have any questions, please contact:
For HNL: Tracey Cocker, tracey.cocker@environment-agency.gov.uk
For Thames: Ben Morrish, ben.morrish@environment-agency.gov.uk
For Thames: Kate Bourlakis, kate.bourlakis@environment-agency.gov.uk
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.
Eligibility for lease cars is based on role. Internal candidates check the lease car policy and consider its impact before applying.
We offer a fantastic benefits package including flexible working, 25 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See candidate pack for details
If you have any questions, please contact:
For HNL: Tracey Cocker, tracey.cocker@environment-agency.gov.uk
For Thames: Ben Morrish, ben.morrish@environment-agency.gov.uk
For Thames: Kate Bourlakis, kate.bourlakis@environment-agency.gov.uk
24/03/2023, 23:55 hours
Basic Check
Scientific Knowledge
Tell us how your career experience would equip you for the role of Radioactive Substances Regulation Technical Specialist.
Please note: We do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. You may find it supportive to research the STAR approach when formulating all of your responses. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.
Please note: We do not assess CVs. Answers to these competency questions will be used for interview selection so ensure you draw out your skills and experience in your responses. You have up to 250 words so please do use them to tell us what we need to know about you. You may find it supportive to research the STAR approach when formulating all of your responses. See Candidate pack for more details and a link to our capability dictionary.
Achieves Results
Please provide an example of when you have set and delivered high work standards, demonstrating your drive to meet targets and your ability to prioritise and manage resources.
Influences and Persuades Others
Describe a time when you have successfully influenced an operator or partner to deliver agreed outcomes in the face of considerable challenge.
Full UK driving license
Society for Radiological Protection or similar
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/become-a-crown-commercial-service-supplier/becoming-a-supplier-through-the-crown-commercial-service-what-you-need-to-know for more information.
This Vacancy is closed to applications.