Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA) and Health Physicists

Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA) and Health Physicists Multiple roles at different locations Locations: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with

free onsite parking . PO12 2DL Alverstoke, Gosport, Hampshire

with routine travel to defence establishments across the UK and occasional overseas travel Package: Health Physicist:

£38,000 + RPA2000 Accredited Radiation Protection Adviser:

£48,000 + (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 for example term time contract or part time. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. At our Reading site we operate a 9-day working fortnight. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 2-3 days onsite per week. Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a

Radiation Protection Advisers (RPA) and Health Physicists

for the

Radiation Protection and Dosimetry (RPD) Group

and

Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) Group . RPD (Reading location)

are part of the Science function at AWE. We are responsible for providing legal and technical advice to a range of internal and external customers regarding health and safety in relation to working with radioactive materials and other sources of ionising radiation. DRPS (Gosport location)

is the trusted Partner of high-quality radiation science for UK Defence and Security. Our RPAs and HPs work within a team of experienced specialists providing radiation protection advice and services to a wide range of military and civilian customers. Successful candidates will hold a current RPA 2000 certificate or have operational experience of providing clear and proportionate radiation protection advice to their customers. You will require strong interpersonal and communication skills capable of influencing customers, stakeholders, and others in the team. The ability to communicate advice through a variety of media is essential. The role will also provide development opportunities to become a chartered member of the Society of Radiological Protection. The role will involve both office-based and practical elements which provide opportunities to get out and see some of our unique facilities and processes that we undertake. Whilst it would be advantageous for the candidate to have a degree in a science, technology or engineering discipline, experience in health physics, dosimetry, environment, radioactive waste management, or health and safety (ESH) is essential. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave. (Reading site only) 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. Important things you need to know: 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.

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