Nuclear Regulation Group Manager

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Job description

We’re looking for a high performing professional leader to head up the Environment Agency’s Northern Nuclear Regulation Group based in Preston and Penrith. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to play a key role leading the group at a pivotal time on issues such as decommissioning and clean-up of nuclear sites, assessing radioactive waste and disposal options; working with reactor designers to facilitate the government’s plans for low carbon energy as well as regulating power and defence facilities across the north of England and supporting Natural Resources Wales.

An effective team player, you will work in partnership with national colleagues in the leadership of the nuclear sector, influencing strategies and planning for the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors’ radioactive waste management and wider environmental issues. You will represent the Agency in building effective partnerships with government departments, the civil nuclear industry, the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA), the Ministry of Defence, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) and other regulatory bodies. You will also be a central lead for the Environment Agency and UK at key local, national, and international radioactive substances meetings, and have a key role in the Agency’s radiation incident management arrangements.

The team

You will lead the northern Nuclear Regulation Group of more than 40 nuclear professionals and also be a key member of the National Radioactive Substances Leadership Team ensuring a consistent approach to nuclear regulation across England and Wales.

As a member of the Cumbria and Lancashire area management team you will also have a cross-cutting role to protect and improve the environment for people and wildlife in this fabulous part of the world.

Experience/skills required

You will be a highly experienced and credible leader, with significant experience within the nuclear sector, excellent communications skills, good judgement and strengths in collaboration and facilitation. This position requires a level of diplomacy and political awareness commensurate with a high profile role.

The level of competence expected would involve a significant amount of relevant technical, operational and/or regulatory experience in or associated with the nuclear industry. You’ll have a good understanding of the wider government policies on nuclear energy and radioactive waste. You’ll be a graduate in an appropriate discipline with corporate membership of a relevant institution or have equivalent vocational and academic experience.

Contact and additional information

To arrange an informal conversation about the role with Keith Ashcroft, Area Director - Cumbria & Lancashire, please contact Jennifer Bowling at jennifer.bowling@environment-agency.gov.uk

Closing date for this role is 8 August 2021 at 23:55 hours

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