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SalaryThe Office for Nuclear Regulation is the UK s independent nuclear regulator, with the legal authority to regulate nuclear safety, security and Nuclear Site health and safety (conventional health and safety) at 35 licensed Nuclear Sites in Great Britain (GB). This includes the existing fleet of operating reactors, fuel cycle facilities, waste management and decommissioning sites, as well as licensed defence sites, together with the regulation of the design and construction of new nuclear facilities.
ONR also regulates the transport of nuclear and radioactive materials by road, rail, and inland waterways, and as of January 2021 operates the UK s State System of Accountancy for and Control of Nuclear Materials (SSAC) and a domestic safeguards regime.
As part of its 2025 strategy ONR is committed to being a modern and transparent regulator, delivering trusted outcomes and value. We are making substantial investments in new digital technologies and skills to enhance our regulatory processes and management of information.
About The Role
A vacancy has arisen in the Nuclear Internal Hazards and Site Safety specialism regulating site health and safety. Working in close cooperation with colleagues across the full range of ONR's Divisions and core purposes (including nuclear safety, transport, safeguards, and security), this provides an opportunity to gain the broadest possible insight and to make valuable contributions to the work of ONR across its regulatory functions
Principal Responsibilities
The post holder will have a key role in delivering ONR's strategy and mission in the following areas of responsibility:
Working within the ONR divisional structure, undertake the regulation of site health and safety at nuclear licensed and associated sites which fall to ONR, in accordance with ONR s Regulatory Strategy and divisional intervention plans.
- Contribute to delivering ONR Divisions proactive inspection workplan, by leading and participating in multi-disciplinary interventions.
- Provide specialist technical/regulatory advice to ONR Divisions on Nuclear Site health and safety topics.
- Undertake assessment of site health and safety arrangements and risk controls at ONR enforced Nuclear Sites.
- Investigation of selected incidents and reported workplace concerns, liaising with other ONR inspectors as appropriate.
- Considering and recommending proportionate regulatory action to secure compliance with the law.
- Review and assess plans and designs for new nuclear construction, modifications to existing facilities or examining arrangements during decommissioning.
- Liaising and collaborating with HSE and other statutory authorities as required on matters of mutual interest.
- Provide support and advice for other ONR inspectors and managers on site health and safety matters including investigation and enforcement matters where appropriate.
- Engage with licensees/duty holders at all levels, including corporately and maintain and improve links with industry groups/bodies, developing ONR's corporate knowledge of nuclear duty holders.
- Contribute to regulatory support work which ranges from maintenance of specialism governance arrangements including knowledge management to the development and maintenance of operational policy, operating instructions, processes, and procedures.
- Mentoring and support of colleagues, sharing and developing knowledge and skills within the specialism.
- None currently, however, at this level there could be an expectation to manage staff in the future.
This post may be undertaken from a base at any one of ONR s office locations (Bootle, Cheltenham, or London).
ONR operates hybrid working (working in the office and or at home) as part of our flexible working policy. There is an expectation that everyone will spend time in the office on a regular basis, recognising that some work is better done face to face. Managers will collaborate with their teams on what works best to meet individual, team, business and organisational needs to enable collaboration, as well as balancing personal choice and wellbeing.
The successful applicant requires a full driving licence which permits the holder to drive in the UK unless reasonable adjustments can be made under the Equality Act 2010.
This post requires some travel including overnight stays predominantly across the United Kingdom and occasionally abroad.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must hold or can achieve and retain National Security Vetting clearance at SC level.
Person Specification
ONR is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all applicants. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to ensure the recruitment process is inclusive and barrier-free. For example, providing job descriptions in alternative formats, and providing communication support and accessible venues. If you would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact ( ) who will be able to provide further information and discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role. Applicants also have the choice to opt into our Guaranteed Interview Scheme when completing their application where we will offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
ONR recognises it has a role to play in helping those leaving the Armed Forces (veterans) and have introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans. This is part of a government initiative known as the Great Place to Work for veterans. Veterans are officially defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve). All veterans who meet the minimum criteria for a role will be invited to interview and they have the choice to opt into this scheme when completing their application. To be eligible to apply for roles under the initiative, veterans must meet certain eligibility criteria below.
- have served for at least one year in Her Majesty's Armed Forces (as a Regular or Reserve)
- be in transition from, or ceased to be a member of, Her Majesty s Armed Forces; and
- not already be employed by ONR
We expect all Nuclear Site Health and Safety inspectors to have:
- A good honours degree (or equivalent), preferably in a STEM subject and a postgraduate diploma or other specialist vocational qualification in occupational health and safety.
- Chartered membership of a relevant professional institution, or the ability to demonstrate performance and/or experience at an equivalent professional level.
- A full driving licence that permits you to drive in the UK. However, ONR is willing to consider any proposals put forward by disabled applicants that would allow them to do the job by any other means
- Experience of leading or managing site health and safety in large civil engineering projects including the application of Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015 (CDM), or equivalent.
- The ability to assess unfamiliar scenarios by applying first principles derived from a sound technical background to identify appropriate and proportionate risk control measures.
- Experience of investigating a range of health and safety incidents to establish contributory factors and root causes.
- Experience of complex health and safety management systems.
- Experience of identifying capability requirements, within self and others needed to deliver future team objectives and support teams/individuals to succeed in delivering to meet those needs.
- A proven track record of self-starting and working to a consistently high standard with minimal supervision.
- Proven effective judgement and decision-making skills, applying logical reasoning, understanding strategic impact, and making effective and proportionate risk-based recommendations
- Good team working and communication skills to help us achieve our objectives.
- Demonstrable strong influencing skills and an ability to persuade by working collaboratively and flexibly with all stakeholders, showing appropriate interpersonal sensitivity, self-awareness, and assertiveness.
- Proven experience of balancing challenging and conflicting priorities, with resilience to flex in order to meet business needs.
- Evidence of effective and professional behaviours throughout delivery of roles.
- Confidence in the use of modern Microsoft based IT tools and applications.
Desirable Skills and Experience
- Experience of applying the Control of Major Accident Hazards Regulations 2015 (COMAH).
- Experience in health & safety policy development.
For further information about this vacancy please contact Diego Lisbona (Professional Lead Nuclear Internal Hazards and Site Safety)
How to Apply
Please submit your application through the recruitment portal.
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