29765 - Radioactive Substances Regulation Senior Advisor

We have two posts to fill so this is a fantastic opportunity to work as a Senior Advisor (Nuclear Specialist) in either our Radioactive Substances Regulation Business Team or our New and Operational Nuclear Sites team in Energy and Resources in the national Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate. At the Environment Agency (EA), we are responsible for the protection of people and the environment. This includes the regulation of those industries across England which use and dispose of radioactive substances, both within the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors. Whether it be an operational power station, a new build project, a decommissioning site, a hospital, landfill or the national repository for radioactive waste, our work with industry seeks to ensure high levels of environmental protection are achieved. In these roles you will provide national technical leadership, analysis and advice to our site regulators and others across the Environment Agency, to Government, and to other regulators and industry. You'll need a sound understanding of the nuclear industry, radioactive substances regulation, wider environmental protection, sustainable development and government policies and strategies. You'll also benefit from sound knowledge of the environmental challenges the UK faces and the socio-economic environment. The team You'll join either the Radioactive Substances Regulation Business Team or the New and Operational Nuclear Sites team. These teams are within the Energy, Radioactive Substances & Process Industry Department reporting to the Energy and Resources Director We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources to improve the regulation of radioactive substances.

In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:

• ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
• ability to build and retain strong relationships
• ability to deliver high standards and meet targets by prioritising and organising your work
• experience influencing others to deliver outcomes
• experience decision-making and problem-solving for delivery of outcomes, taking account of technical and reputational risks
• ability to create, introduce and deploy new or improved methods and processes without compromising quality or accuracy
• understanding government environment related policies & priorities relevant to radioactive substances.
• specialist knowledge of national/international, legislation and standards relevant to radioactive substances regulation.
• ability to act as a Radioactive Waste Advisor or Radioactive Waste Compliance Adviser.
• significant experience in a relevant industry sector and sound understanding of nuclear physics or radiochemistry.
  
  The Environment Agency are fully committed to having an inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We don't just talk about diversity; we seek it, embrace it, and live it, for the benefit of our staff, our communities, and our environment.