Senior Nuclear Regulator - 28353

City/Town: Penrith, Wallingford

Building/Site: Ghyll Mount, Red Kite House

Permanent, Full Time

Salary Minimum: £74,564

Job description

Do you want to work for an organisation that values difference and includes everyone?

Then the Environment Agency is the organisation for you! We are fully committed to being an inclusive employer and ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share.

At the Environment Agency, we are responsible for regulating the disposal of radioactive waste across the nuclear industry in England. Whether it be an operational power station, or a new build project, our regulators work with nuclear operators to ensure the highest levels of environmental protection are achieved. As a Senior Nuclear Regulator, you’ll be at the forefront of this work. The role’s not just about waste. As a regulator, you’ll be expected to understand the businesses and technology you regulate, how they operate and the impact they could have on people and the environment.

We are looking for someone with experience of the nuclear industry and the determination and enthusiasm to drive environmental improvements. Site operators aren’t the only people you’ll deal with. At the Environment Agency, we are committed to the people and places we serve. Interaction with members of the public is an essential part of the role. You’ll also need to be willing to play your part in responding to incidents both within the nuclear field and across other functions of our organisation.

You’ll need a sound understanding of relevant legislation that you’ll regulate against and an appreciation of the challenges the industry faces.

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 workplace adjustments will be available.

The team

Our nuclear regulation groups are based in Wallingford, Oxfordshire and Penrith, Cumbria. Within our groups, we have teams focused on a number of programmes. These include operational reactor sites, decommissioning, fuel manufacture, assessing new reactor designs and radiation incident management. This role can include working across a number of these programmes. We encourage flexible working, although you’ll need to regularly attend our offices and regulated sites.

Experience/skills required

We are looking for someone with experience of working in the nuclear industry or regulating it. We expect you to have an excellent understanding of Government nuclear related policies and priorities and a wide national perspective on the regulation of the nuclear industry by the Environment Agency.

You should be able to demonstrate a well-organised approach, with excellent communication, technical leadership, team-working and IT skills. Technical skills in radioactive waste management, radiological assessment or nuclear engineering would be an advantage.

You’ll need an extensive understanding of relevant legislation that you’ll regulate against and an appreciation of the challenges the industry faces. You’ll understand modern environmental challenges and issues. You should be a great communicator and have experience of:

• programme and project management to achieve results;
• influencing and persuading others;
• communicating effectively;
• working with members of the public.

Contact and additional information

We would love to inspire you to apply – please get in touch with Richard Wood by email at rich.wood@environment-agency.gov.uk.

We expect interviews to take place 05-07 March 2024 in Birmingham.

This role is office based but involves visiting sites or locations, and therefore a full UK driving licence is required.

All Environment Agency staff receive training to support our response to major incidents.

Closing Date: 4 February 2024