Radioactive Substances Principal Inspector

We are recruiting for a full time Radioactive Substances Principal Inspector on a permanent basis. Your passion has never had a greater purpose. Here at SEPA, we are 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 Principal Inspector, you will discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day. That is what it means to be Passionately Purposeful – for our environment, and for your career.

As Radioactive Substances Principal Inspector, your responsibilities will include:

• Implementing The Environmental Authorisations (Scotland) Regulations 2018 and other relevant legislation at specified premises covering nuclear licensed sites and other sites e.g. hospitals, universities, offshore premises and sites regulated under the Radioactive Contaminated Land (Scotland) Regulations 2009, with a focus primarily on the regulation of the Dounreay nuclear site.
• Scrutinising and assessing applications for authorisations to dispose of radioactive wastes and examining operator BPM cases, ensuring consistency with other regulated sectors.
• Determining authorisations in response to applications, including preparation of decision documents and evaluation of consultee responses.
• Carrying out and reporting on inspections both as part of a routine programme and in response to incidents and complaints.
• Investigating complaints or reports of pollution incidents, taking appropriate action and preparing relevant reports, proposing enforcement action, seeking corrective measures and dealing with the public.
• Contributing to the drafting of media and other written responses to enquiries associated with the control of radioactive substances.
• Attending and representing SEPA at external meetings.
• Participating in Out of Hours Duty Rota.

This is a highly important role within our Regulation, Business & Environment portfolio, which requires:

• A degree or equivalent qualification level in a relevant science or engineering subject.
• Previous relevant experience in radioactive substances/nuclear industry.
• An understanding of the principles of radiological protection.
• An understanding of the requirements of SEPA's regulatory regimes.
• Knowledge and understanding of radioactive substances/nuclear industry.
• A full UK Drivers Licence as driving is essential to the role.

We are cultivating a workplace that supports not only your passion and professional lives, but your personal life. Benefits include:

• 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 and development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.
• 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. 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, and working remotely. As a flexible first employer, we are open to having conversations about flexible working arrangements from day one of your employment with us.

We are proud to be a 'Disability Confident' employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in your role. 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.