QA & Records Manager

Nuclear Restoration Services Limited (NRS) is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA). NRS is responsible for decommissioning first generation nuclear power stations and research sites. NRS is also responsible for electricity generation at a hydroelectric plant.

NRS is an exciting place to be, and this role is the perfect opportunity for you to be part of our challenging mission - to safely and successfully manage the UK’s civil nuclear legacy on behalf of the nation. To deliver our commitment, we need people like you who want to perform at an industry leading standard and be part of a team that continues to develop, innovate and even exceed our greatest achievements.

At NRS, we understand, and acknowledge the value of an inclusive working environment, and celebrate the diversity this brings to our workplace.

About the role:

Managing the Quality Assurance of radioactive waste records is a key part of the support required to operations. It includes activities to ensure that waste is processed in compliance with Safety Case requirements and that a compliant waste package record is created and acceptable to Nuclear Waste Services and other partners for future off-site transfer. We welcome an individual that can bring strong leadership and high accuracy to the waste records management, data acquisition and data processing activities in support of all aspects of waste processing and records management.

Key Deliverables:

• Provide effective leadership of Quality Assured waste records and associated management and operations support activities.
• Use Access© and Paradox© databases holding radioactive waste inventory data and safety case information.
• Perform the duties of a Nuclear Material Custodian, including inventory taking and ensuring the Magnox accountancy system for Nuclear Material is accurate and updated.
• Be responsible for the quality and management of waste records in both paper and electronic formats.
• Manage team workload, people, performance, staff development, control and supervision, event reporting, learning, communications and team competency assessments.
• Ensure key documentation including working instructions, specifications, and technical reference documents are available and accurate.
• Support the interface between the B462 facility and the Harwell site Waste Team.
• Champion compliance with all SSHEQ policies, procedures, work instructions and risk assessments.
• There may be a requirement to undertake emergency scheme duties.

Qualifications and Experience:

• Experience of nuclear waste management, covering a broad range of alpha, beta and gamma emitting wastes in differing forms (essential).
• A Degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific, environmental or Engineering subject or NQF level 5 (essential).
• Knowledge of practices, policies, legislation and stakeholders relating to radioactive and non-radioactive waste management (essential).
• Experience in developing waste inventories and associated electronic and hard copy records management (essential).
• Strong IT skills, knowledge of relational databases an advantage.
• Knowledge of the types of operational and safety controls that can be applied within a Nuclear facility.

Benefits Package:

• Flexible working – where possible.
• The equivalent of 25 days annual leave plus Public Holidays.
• Flexible benefits scheme – including cycle to work and reduced gym membership fees.
• Participation in our Company Bonus Scheme.
• Employee Assistance Programme including 24-hour telephone support & personal assistance service.
• Up to 13.5% employer pension contribution depending on individual contribution amount.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay (dependent on service).
• Access to training and development through the company performance management arrangements.

Additional Information:

Please be aware this role holder requires security clearance, or the ability to obtain said clearance. There is a requirement to live within a commutable distance to the sites where the role is based. We value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating an environment where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best.

At NRS, we are committed to creating a workplace that is diverse and inclusive, we therefore particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBT+ and candidates with a disability as they are all underrepresented in our workforce.

We are happy to talk flexible working where possible.