Radiation Protection Manager - Submarines

We are currently recruiting for a Radiation Protection Manager to join the Safety, Security and Licensee Authority in Rolls‑Royce Submarines based in Derby.

Why Rolls‑Royce?

Rolls‑Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. We’ll provide an environment of caring and belonging where you can be yourself. An inclusive, innovative culture that invests in you, gives you access to an incredible breadth and depth of opportunities where you can grow your career and make a difference.

What we offer:

• Excellent development opportunities
• Competitive salary
• Exceptional benefits including bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts
• Hybrid working arrangement

What you will be doing:

• Supporting the Radiation Protection function for Rolls‑Royce Submarines Ltd and Rolls Royce plc.
• Act as RPA to appropriate parts of the business which includes two Nuclear Licensed Sites, Rolls Royce plc plus other areas of the Submarine’s business including Industrial Radiography and work by Rolls‑Royce employees on Submarine Enterprise partner sites.
• Developing and reviewing company policy and framework arrangements covering health physics, radiation protection, dosimetry and radioactive waste management.
• Delivering an independent programme of assurance activities against the requirements of Licence Conditions, IRR17, EPR and REPPIR, including travel to locations around the UK.
• Providing advice and guidance to business units within Rolls‑Royce to ensure that the risks associated with ionising radiation and radioactive waste are being appropriately controlled and managed.
• Supporting the site Emergency Arrangements as an on‑call Health Physics Advisor and a RADSAFE responder on a duty roster.

Who we’re looking for:

At Rolls‑Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles.

Essential:

• Degree level or equivalent qualification and experience in appropriate discipline (i.e. Science, Engineering, HSE, etc.) or demonstrable experience.
• Certificate of competence to act as Radiation Protection Adviser.
• Experienced in the design and operation of nuclear, conventional and/or hazardous facilities within the UK.
• Experience with nuclear site Licence Conditions and Environmental Permit conditions.
• Experience of developing, planning, undertaking, and reporting independent oversight and assurance assessments.
• Experience as an emergency responder on a radiological site.
• Proven leadership skills.
• UK Driving License.

Desirable:

• Certificate of competence as a Radioactive Waste Adviser.
• Chartered Radiation Protection Professional.

We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential.

To work for the Rolls‑Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls‑Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national.

As part of our selection process, candidates in certain locations may be asked to complete an online assessment, which can include cognitive and behavioural aptitude testing relevant to the role. If required, full instructions for the next steps will be provided.