Radioactive Substances Regulation Apprenticeship

Number of jobs available- 2
- Region- North West, South East
- City/Town- Penrith, Preston, Welwyn Garden City
- Building/Site- Lutra House, Ghyll Mount, Alchemy, Bessemer Road, AL7 1HE
- Grade- Staff Grade 3
- Post Type- Apprenticeship
- Working Pattern- Full Time
- Role Type- Environment & Sustainability, Science
- Salary Minimum- £20,034 Pro-rata
- Job description- Looking for an exciting, challenging career where your work can change the world? Our Radioactive Substances Regulation Apprenticeship (including a Nuclear Engineering Degree Apprenticeship Level 6) could be for you. This entry level role is suitable for early career job seekers or career changers.
We recruit curious minds to help tackle global challenges, including regulating the next generation of nuclear power stations to address the climate emergency and meet net zero, or the use of novel cancer treatments using radioactivity.
This apprenticeship is perfect for those who have a background or interest in science, technology, engineering and maths. You'll have a permanent contract, receive a wealth of benefits and outstanding training.
Why choose an apprenticeship?
There’s nothing like an apprenticeship to give you the big picture and a great launchpad. Unlike university, apprenticeships are the perfect way to immerse yourself in the industry and gain hands-on paid work experience. No matter your background, this apprenticeship will equip you with sought-after skills, practical experience and technical learning to give you everything you need for a successful career.
We're partnering with Blackpool & the Fylde College who provide a 5-year programme where you will gain a degree as you work alongside experienced engineers and scientists from the Environment Agency. The programme comprises a Foundation Degree and BEng (Hons) Nuclear Engineering, awarded by Lancaster University.
Programme includes; nuclear principles, engineering principles, engineering and project management, and nuclear physics. You will have access to the college’s state of the art engineering and software simulation facilities that will embed the concepts of Nuclear Engineering. Block week study in Blackpool will be required.
Please see the Additional Information Pack for more information about the apprenticeship and the work you will be doing as a Radioactive Substances Regulation (RSR) Apprentice within the EA
- The team- You’ll join our teams regulating radioactive substances activities. You’ll gain experience whilst supporting our specialists' regulating hospitals, universities and nuclear sites including nuclear power stations, sites undergoing decommissioning, fuel manufacturing and disposal sites.
One post is to be in Preston or Penrith and one in Welwyn Garden City. It's mix of college-based learning and hands on experience with the EA.
Please see the Additional Information Pack for details about how this learning will take place.
- Experience/skills required- You will have an interest in science, engineering and the environment and be passionate about creating a better place for people and wildlife.
We want applicants who:

- are responsible and organised
- can manage the competing demands of work responsibilities and study
- communicate well
- work well in teams
- achieve results

Please see the Additional Information Pack for entry requirements: UCAS points / other relevant level 3 qualifications, needed to for the programme
- Contact and additional information-

Applications will be “blind” assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held using MS Teams during July 2023
If you consent to being recruited onto a reserve list, we’ll hold your details for 6 months and we may offer you an alternative post.