JOB SUMMARY

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking at developing their regulatory knowledge in the Defence environment. The successful candidate will be working within the Defence Safety Authority (DSA) in the Defence Nuclear Safety Regulator’s (DNSR) Team with a key responsibility to provide regulatory advice, guidance and, where necessary, identification of Enforcement action within Nuclear Authorisation, Nuclear Safety and Radiological protection areas.
This challenging opportunity has become available in the Nuclear Weapons Programme (NWP) that is focused on AWE Aldermaston but extends across various UK sites and all Life Cycle Phases (LCP) of the Nuclear Weapons Programme, from Design, to manufacture, transport and at sea during operational deployment. Regulation of the Replacement Warhead Programme (RWP) includes the nuclear weapon Approval & Design Authorities (ADA). This is comprised of the MOD, DNO Approval Authority and the AWE Design Authority. The regulatory conditions on ADA cover ‘cradle to grave’ aspects including: concept, design, modifications, assembly, disassembly, processing, storage, handling of weapons ashore and the operational deployment of weapons onboard submarines. Inspector Replacement Warhead, alongside the ADA regulatory team, will lead the regulation of the intrinsic safety of Replacement Warhead (RW) and the provision of information to the nuclear weapon life-cycle Authorises
This captivating new role will give you the ability to develop your skills within Nuclear Safety Regulation and general Nuclear Safety technical fields. You will be part of a small team focusing on RW, thereby working closely with ADA colleagues, whilst leading on your own areas of responsibilities.
This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

JOB DESCRIPTION

You will form part of the DNSR Inspector team for Nuclear Weapons and will supporting the Principle Inspector for Nuclear Weapons; carrying out inspection, assessment and permissioning activities to assure compliance with the Authorisation Conditions listed in DSA.02-DNSR.

You will have delegated regulatory authority from the Principle Inspector for the following:

• Seek assurance of compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Approve/agree nuclear safety submissions and safety management arrangements.
• Offer formal regulatory advice to Authorisee’s representatives.
• Direct the postponement or cessation of specified activity if safety standards have been or are likely to be compromised to an unacceptable degree.
• Assess the demonstration of nuclear emergency arrangements.
• The granting or withholding of permission for activities in the NWP which may present a nuclear or radiological hazard.
• Co-operate closely with relevant staff from other MOD and statutory regulators

This role will provide you with the chance to work on a wide range of nuclear projects over a range of Authorised Sites, directly influencing the DNE within all areas of the CADMID cycle. You will also have significant opportunity to develop your skills within Nuclear Safety Regulation and general nuclear safety technical fields.

QUALIFICATIONS

HNC / Degree level qualification or equivalent in a STEM field or equivalent experience.

TECHNICAL SKILLS

We’ll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:

• Nuclear Competency NC 1.1 - Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security Culture at minimum Practitioner Level
• Nuclear Competency NC 1.5 - Nuclear Safety and Nuclear Security Assurance and Regulation at minimum Practitioner Level

BENEFITS

Alongside your salary of £44,590, Ministry of Defence contributes £12,917 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.

• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

The post does not offer relocation expenses.
External recruits who join the MOD who are new to the Civil Service will be subject to a six-month probation period.
Please Note: Expenses incurred for travel to interviews will not be reimbursed.
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NATIONALITY REQUIREMENTS

Open to UK nationals only.

YOUR MAIN RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INVOLVE:

To regulate nuclear and radiological safety as specified in Letters of Delegated Regulatory Authority and in accordance with the DNSR Regulatory Management System.

• Support to Principle Inspector in leading and influencing nuclear safety across the Authorised activities in support of the DNE, through providing regulatory advice and guidance to the Authorisee (NFC 1.1).
• Conduct inspections of the Authorisees arrangements against defence regulations and support the Authorisee in demonstrating sustained compliance of safe nuclear operations (NFC 1.5).
• Seek demonstration of a safety culture (Leadership & Management for Safety) by the Authorisee, and the application of a Security Informed Nuclear Safety (SINS) approach and assess its manifestation in the operation and sustainment of nuclear safety (NFC 1.1).
• To assist and provide briefs for other DNSR Principal Inspectors, NWR and DNSR Head as required (NFC 1.5).