Radiation Protection Advisor

Help us to make a world of difference. Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

As the Capenhurst Site's Subject Matter Expert for radiation safety, you will lead the development of arrangements for the practical and pragmatic implementation of applicable law, relevant good practice and business requirements, and provide safety management leadership, assisting the Capenhurst site in achieving excellent standards of radiation safety management.

At Urenco, we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we’re looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

What you’ll do:

• Provide pragmatic and useful advice and guidance to ensure compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations and the radiation protection aspects of the Radiation (Emergency and Public information) Regulations and applicable transport regulations across all activities on the Capenhurst site. This requires collaborative working with, and continual intelligence gathering from around the Capenhurst site, building constructive relationships with a wide range of interested parties.
• Provide technical input to support the development of training needs analyses, learning objectives and training content and competence assessment appropriate to radiation safety on the site.
• Provide technical expertise to the development and implementation of a management system which ensures compliance with the Ionising Radiations Regulations. Provision of advice on the practical implementation within the Capenhurst companies.
• Develop and implement appropriate performance indicators and reporting tools, in collaboration with the Business Support Services function. Ensure external (including regulatory) reporting requirements are met in the field of radiation protection.

What do you need to thrive in this role?

• Certified Radiation Protection Adviser under the RPA 2000 scheme or equivalent.
• NEBOSH Certificate in Health and Safety (or a commitment to work towards).
• Chartered member of relevant professional institute (or a commitment to work towards).
• Appropriate instruction in conducting investigations, as well as Root Cause Analysis (or a commitment to work towards).
• Experience of working as an RPA within a nuclear licensed site or other associated industries, including interacting with relevant regulators.
• Experience of working with and/or developing Integrated Management Systems or Safety Management Systems.
• Experience of successfully influencing at all levels of a business, including where conflicting priorities exist, and outwith own reporting line.

What can you expect from us?

• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme; with up to 16% employer's contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package; including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training; we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.