Radioactive Substances Regulator

Number of jobs available- 1
- Region- East of England
- City/Town- Ely, Norwich
- Building/Site- Ely Office, Dragonfly House
- Grade- Staff Grade 5
- Post Type- Permanent
- Working Pattern- Full Time
- Role Type- Environment & Sustainability
- Salary Minimum- £37,462
- Job description- Do you want to protect and enhance the environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our non-nuclear Radioactive Substances Regulation Team based in East Anglia.
You will be responsible for the regulation of a portfolio of sites, ensuring compliance under the Environmental Permitting Regulations. The Environment Agency regulates a range of activities that affect the environment, people and the economy. You will have the opportunity to create a better place for people and wildlife through the regulation of radioactive substances.
- You will ensure radioactive materials are kept and used in a secure environment.
- You will undertake inspections and audits at permitted sites, ensuring compliance, taking enforcement action when required and contributing to both security of radioactive sources and protection of the environment.
- You will assess the impacts of discharges of radioactive materials into the environment to ensure the protection of the public and the environment.
- You will respond to and investigate incidents and non-compliance events making sure suitable preventative and protective action is implemented.

Responding to incidents is a central part of what we do. You will be required to have an incident role and make yourself available to respond to incidents or provide business continuity support during an incident. This may attract an additional payment and full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.
You'll be based at either the Norwich or Ely Environment Agency offices.
The team- You will be part of the Installations/RSR Team based in East Anglia. We are responsible for Non-Nuclear Radioactive Substances regulation across East Anglia, Lincolnshire and Northamptonshire.
The team is one of three Installations teams in East Anglia. Our team influence the environment in a positive way - not just in the short term but also influencing future trends.
- Experience/skills required- You must have relevant experience in a regulatory or industrial role, demonstrating strong communication skills and the ability to take a risk-based approach to your decision making and work planning.
Educated to degree level or equivalent with a good understanding of either radiological and/or environmental issues.
A full UK driving licence is essential.
You will be willing to undertake specialist/or further training when necessary.
Legal, regulatory, and technical training will be provided as necessary, as will opportunities for relevant continuous professional development.

Everyone starting in a new role with the Environment Agency will be welcomed into the team and given all the training and support needed.
- Contact and additional information- In East Anglia we want to create a diverse workplace where individuals are respected, valued and listened to. We’re all different, and by embracing Equality, Diversity & Inclusion (EDI) we can become an equal opportunity employer where we grow and learn together.
It is our ambition to champion diversity through building a workforce as diverse as the communities we serve.