Do you want to protect and enhance the environment? We have an exciting opportunity to join our Radioactive Substances Regulation Teams based in Hertfordshire and North London (covering Kent and South London) and/or Thames (covering Solent and South Downs, Wessex and Devon and Cornwall).

Responsible for the regulation of a portfolio of sites you will ensure 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.
- Undertake inspections and audits at permitted sites, ensuring compliance, taking enforcement action when required and contributing to both the security of radioactive sources and protection of the environment.
- Assess the impacts of discharges of radioactive materials into the environment to ensure the protection of the public and the environment.
- 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. Full training and alternative working arrangements will be available to support you with your incident role.

  For more info on working with us see https://environmentagencycareers.co.uk/

Educated to degree level or equivalent with a good understanding of radiological and environmental issues.

The post is subject to a market forces factor additional salary payment subject to relevant qualifying experience.
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.
Legal, regulatory training will be provided as necessary, as will opportunities for relevant continuous professional development.
This role requires handling of sensitive information and will require successful security vetting checks.

You will be required to travel and to occasionally stay overnight so a UK driving licence is essential.

You’ll be based at one of the following Office locations, Wallingford (Oxfordshire OX10 8BD) or Alice Holt near Farnham (GU10 4LQ) or Welwyn Garden City (AL7 1HE). However, there is some flexibility to work from home.                                                                                                                          

We offer a fantastic benefits package including an attractive salary, flexible working, 27 days annual leave, and an award-winning Pension Fund. See the candidate pack for more details.

 Please note this role does NOT qualify for skilled worker sponsorship. Visit https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/uk-visas-and-immigration where you can seek professional expert advice.

 Interviews will be held in late April/early May but may be subject to change.

 If you have any questions, please contact Kate Bourlakis via: [email protected] (Thames Team) or Tracey Cocker via: [email protected] (Herts and North London Team)