Lead Radiation Protection Adviser DRPS

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Lead Radiation Protection Adviser DRPS

Location: PO12 2DL, located in Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking. 

Package: £62,210 – £75,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Ready to play your part?  

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?  

AWE is currently recruiting for a Lead Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) within the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) group at AWE Alverstoke. DRPS provides the Ministry of Defence and commercial customers with technical and advisory services on all aspects of ionising and non-ionising radiation protection.

The purpose of this role is to lead our DRPS RPA Body, lead on Radiation Protection issues for Defence and other external customers and our practices at Alverstoke, and act as owner for RP policies and procedures, driving improvements and innovation.

As Lead RPA within DRPS, you will strategically lead the delivery of radiation protection and associated services at DRPS. You will ensure that DRPS radiation protection and dosimetry practices are technically justified and meet the required technical and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities include:

• Strategically leading efforts to develop and enhance radiation protection, health physics, radiological metrology and/or dosimetry services across DRPS and Defence
• Contributing to national and international initiatives to improve radiation protection practices
• Promoting and communicating technical developments within radiation protection, radiological metrology and/or dosimetry across DRPS and the wider professional community
• Providing leadership and oversight of the Radiation Protection Advice and Policy capability within DRPS
• Leading by example, demonstrating positive behaviours and actively supporting organisational change
• Maintaining and promoting high standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality, while fostering strong teamwork
• Undertaking additional accountabilities as defined under Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, including roles within Company Design and Technical Authorities as detailed in the company management system

Who are we looking for?

We would be interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience the following:

• Experience of both people and technical leadership
• Technical knowledge of the subject matter profession of the group
• Strong communication skills and able to work with a variety of stakeholders
• Commitment and drive for improvements
• Strategic thinking
• Strong leadership skills
• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and should be prepared to support an on-call role for emergency response.

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.