Radioactive Substances Inspector in Holytown

We are recruiting for a full time Radioactive Substances Inspector on a permanent basis. Your passion has never had a greater purpose. Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise.

When you join us as Radioactive Substances Inspector, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That’s what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.

As Radioactive Substances Inspector, that involves:

• Support the regulation of and enforce against the requirements of EASR 2018 in respect of radioactive substances activities at nuclear sites
• Review statutory returns submitted to SEPA by nuclear sites across Scotland
• Support the determination of applications and variations to environmental authorisations submitted by nuclear sites
• Input to the wider work programme of SEPA’s Radioactive Substances Unit

This is a highly important role within our Regulation, Business & Environment portfolio, which means you’ll need:

• Degree or equivalent qualification level in relevant science or engineering subject
• Good, relevant experience in radioactive substances/nuclear industry
• Knowledge and understanding of radioactive substances/nuclear industry
• Understanding of the principles of radiological protection
• Understanding of requirements of SEPA’s regulatory regimes
• Full UK Driving Licence as driving is essential to the role

We’re cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and your professional lives, but your personal life. You’ll find benefits that make a difference at work and at home, such as:

• Hybrid and Flexible working opportunities
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata)
• Paid time off to support your Wellbeing and enable you to Volunteer in your community
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS)
• Progressive Family Friendly policies
• Training & development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best
• Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer. Protecting our environment, promoting our work, and supporting our people, working at SEPA means being part of an organisation that’s grounded in respect for your expertise – and your wellbeing. So you can be your best, and make the biggest impact.

We recruit solely based on merit. Our shortlisting process is conducted on an anonymous basis. Please ensure that you include all relevant information when you apply. We support flexible working arrangements to help you maintain a healthy balance between career and home life. This includes working part time, reduced hours, job sharing, working remotely. As a flexible first employer we are open to having conversations about flexible working arrangements that work for you and SEPA from day 1 of your employment with us.

We’re proud to be a 'Disability Confident' employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role that you do. Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape. For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre-employment checks including a level two Disclosure Scotland check. If you have questions or need any assistance with the recruitment process please contact SEPA’s Recruitment Team.