DNO - Warhead Materials Waste & Liabilities Manager

The nuclear weapon production system requires numerous hazardous material feedstocks that are in limited supply and carry a high regulatory constraint. Alongside managing and controlling our existing stockpile there is a need to manage the legacy and future waste arising from production and manage material no longer required for the programme. Key to this management is to align where possible with Civil waste and liabilities management to deliver best practice across the enterprise and best value for money for UK tax payers.
As the DNO Warhead Waste Management Subject Matter Expert you will:

• Provide clear strategic direction for radioactive waste management across the Defence Nuclear Enterprise, through clear tasking or requirement setting for waste streams generated at AWE and Rolls Royce in Derby.
• Act as MOD intelligent customer for the relevant aspects of the sites Waste Management and Decommissioning Strategies to ensure management of the disposal of radioactive waste to the environment is in accordance with approved documentation (BAT, CFA) and within authorisation limits (legislative).
• Management of technical and programme risks associated with all aspects of waste management and the waste hierarchy
• Provide clear strategic direction for Defence Nuclear Material, held inside and outside international safeguards, for which the Warhead programme has declared no further strategic use. Consider best for UK Nuclear Enterprise options, alignment with Civil Nuclear projects and programmes and ultimate disposal options.
• Day to day management of these High Hazard, High Value materials through utilisation of contracts and partnership for safe and secure storage, transportation, accountancy, processing, and disposal of Defence Nuclear Material.
• Work with Other Government Departments, wider MOD and industry, and using Engineering and Nuclear functional competences to develop and implement options to manage legacy and future generated wastes and liabilities
• Lead and share expertise and Learning From Experience at wider Defence and Civil Nuclear Liabilities and Radioactive Waste fora.
• Respond to FoIs, PQs and provide briefs for senior management and Ministers

Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
This role will require regular domestic travel to other Defence, Government and industry sites.
Person specification
Qualifications

• Qualification or Membership of a professional science, engineering or project or programme institution, with route to Incorporation or Chartership
• 3 years experience of programme and project management

Skills

• Experience of working in regulated sectors, or high hazard environments
• Experience in Nuclear materials or waste management

Desirable Qualifications

• Degree in a scientific or engineering discipline.
• Membership of a Professional Engineering Institution, with route to Fellowship or Chartership.
• A recognised Project Management Certification (e.g. APM, PRINCE2 or equivalent)

Desirable Skills

• Good experience of working in the Defence nuclear programme with knowledge of policies and procedures across all life cycle phases or related experience.
• Business Case Approvals experience.
• Nuclear Waste or Liabilities Project Delivery experience.
• Awareness level knowledge of the Nuclear Weapon Programme.
• Awareness level knowledge of the MODs Capability Management approach.
• Awareness level knowledge of MOD Commercial Policy, Procedures and Process

Behaviours
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:

• Managing a Quality Service
• Seeing the Big Picture
• Developing Self and Others

Benefits
Alongside your salary of 43,080, Ministry of Defence contributes 11,631 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.
We truly believe that the MOD is a great place to work, and we offer a unique employee experience. We want to ensure that every single employee feels appreciated & fairly rewarded and offer the following additional benefits:

• Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes.
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• 25 days annual leave, rising to 30 days following 5 years service (+ 8 days bank and public holidays), with family friendly benefits including improved maternity, paternity and adoption leave
• A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
• Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)
• Thank You Scheme
• Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA)
• Defence Discount Service
• Some of our sites have on-site gyms, restaurants, cafes, nurseries and more

This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
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Where business needs allow, some roles may be suitable for a combination of office and home-based working. This is a non-contractual arrangement where all office-based employees will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of their working time in office, subject to capacity and any required workplace adjustments. Requirements to attend other locations for official business, or work in another MOD office, will also count towards this level of attendance. Applicants can request further information regarding how this may work in their team from the Vacancy Holder (see advert for contact details). Defence Business Services cannot respond to any questions about working arrangements.
Things you need to know
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window) , and will assess your Behaviours and Experience.
Candidates can apply online via the Civil Service Jobs website by completing the application form before the deadline shown. Apply using the Civil Service Jobs apply button, filling in all required details in all sections. Using the Success Profiles link for information on format and style, ensure you provide evidence for all Behaviours and Experience sections requested in the appropriate competency style.
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements.
You have 1000 words for a Personal Statement, where you have the opportunity to show how you meet the requirements of the role.
At interview we will ask you to cover a short 10-minute presentation on how you have worked with another party (delivery agent, industry, or another) to realise a better outcome . click apply for full job details