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DNO - WHG Nuclear Material Accountant
UK Ministry of Defence
London
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GBP 44,000 - 55,000
Full time
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Job summary
The UK Ministry of Defence is seeking a Nuclear Material Accountant to ensure the safety and compliance of valuable nuclear materials. This role requires detail-oriented individuals who can maintain accountability and support the UK’s Military Nuclear Stockpile integrity. Join a diverse team committed to serving national security through stringent regulatory and safety standards.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience of Audit/Assurance in regulated environment.
- Understanding of nuclear policies and procedures.
Responsibilities
- Manage MOD owned Accountable Nuclear Material compliance.
- Collect and verify Nuclear Material Accountancy Data.
Skills
Education
Job description
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Job Summary
Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation.
Bristol, London, Reading
Job Summary
Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation.
The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.
The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensurethat we havea credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines – known as the Dreadnought Class – and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry.
Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.
The Nuclear Material Accountant (NMA) is responsible to Dir Warhead through the DD Fissile Enablers for the security, safety control and accounting of the Defence Accountable Nuclear Material such as Plutonium and Enriched Uranium. These nuclear materials are of high value, high consequence, sensitive in use and used for the manufacture of the UK Nuclear Deterrent and Naval Nuclear Submarine Reactor Cores. DNO Nuclear Material Accountancy and Control arrangements are maintained to standards that provide outcomes at least as good as those required by UK civil nuclear and international regulation.
This post is advertised at 37 hours per week.
Job Description
As a Nuclear Material Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper management of MOD owned Accountable Nuclear Material in compliance with statutory legislation, obligations, and MOD policy. Your responsibilities will include collecting and verifying Nuclear Material Accountancy Data to support various key functions such as evidence of the UK's Military Nuclear Stockpile integrity and material stockpile stewardship, analysis, and prediction.
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
As a Nuclear Material Accountant, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the proper management of MOD owned Accountable Nuclear Material in compliance with statutory legislation, obligations, and MOD policy. Your responsibilities will include collecting and verifying Nuclear Material Accountancy Data to support various key functions such as evidence of the UK's Military Nuclear Stockpile integrity and material stockpile stewardship, analysis, and prediction.
This post is on the MOD Civilian Nuclear Post Control List (PCL) and may attract the Nuclear Recruitment and Retention Allowance (RRA). This is a discretionary allowance. The post being listed on the PCL does not mean that the post holder will have an automatic entitlement to receive the RRA. The NSQEP RRA is not a contractual allowance and can be amended or withdrawn without notice in line with MOD Main and Submarine Delivery Agency policy.
Person specification
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and maintain the DNO Nuclear Material Accountancy & Control standards and guidance, outlining detailed accountancy requirements and reporting frequencies to ensure compliance with regulations.
- Provide guidance on Nuclear Material Accountancy & Control to assist operators in implementing DNO Policy, offering support and advice on the development of new control measures to minimize accounting errors.
- Create the annual DNO assurance programme to evaluate the adequacy of site accountancy and control processes, assessing their effectiveness and compliance with policy based on errors, incidents, previous findings, wider lessons learned and other relevant intelligence.
- Conduct Physical Inventory Verification of Defence Nuclear Material to evaluate site accountancy and control effectiveness, identifying risks, issues, and areas for further assurance activities, and implementing intervention measures where necessary.
- Support the 2nd line of defence assurance of Nuclear Material Accountancy & Control systems by auditing site activities and ensuring compliance with processes and DNO requirements.
- Generate consolidated Accountable Nuclear Material accounts and routine reports, review Site returns, and provide expert scrutiny to address any account issues, ensuring reliability of recording, reporting of errors, discrepancies, anomalies, and mass balances.
- Commitment to delivering high-quality results consistently.
- Ability to deliver detailed, accurate, and error-free information.
- Proactive approach in anticipating and resolving issues before they arise.
- Positive problem-solving attitude with a focus on identifying effective solutions.
- Proficiency in sourcing and evaluating relevant evidence to support decision-making processes
Once in post the successful candidate should undertake training to qualify as a classified radiation worker and carry a Radiation Record Passbook, enabling them to conduct physical inventory verification activities across various sites as part of their role.
Hybrid and flexible working can be considered for this post but will need regular workplace attendance due to security constraints. Candidates are encouraged to discuss options with the recruiting line manager before submitting an application.
Skills
Desirable Skills
- 2 years’ experience of Audit/Assurance of activity in regulated environment.
- Experience of working in the Defence nuclear programme with knowledge of policies and procedures across all life cycle phases.
We'll assess you against these behaviours during the selection process:
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service
We'll assess you against these technical skills during the selection process:
- Nuc 7.1: Management, Decommissioning and Disposal of Nuclear Materials including Irradiated Fuels
Benefits
We truly believe that the MOD is a great place to work, and we offer a unique employee experience. We want to ensure that every single employee feels appreciated & fairly rewarded and offer the following additional benefits:
- Learning and development tailored to your role and broader skill development, enabling you to build a long-term career in your chosen area. Where appropriate there will be offers of training under our apprenticeship schemes.
- An environment with flexible working options
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
- 25 days annual leave rising to 30 days upon completion of 5 years’ service
- On-site Gym (Optional depending on site)
- Cycle Loan (Advance on Salary)
- Thank You Scheme
- Defence Sports & Recreational Association (DSRA)
- Defence Discount Service
- On-site Nursery (Depending on site)
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.
Please be advised that the Department is conducting a review of all pay related allowances which could impact on those allowances that the post currently being advertised attracts.
Any move to MOD from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax-Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at https://www.childcarechoices.gov.uk/.
The Ministry of Defence is committed to providing a safe and healthy working environment for its staff which includes educating them on the benefits of not smoking, protecting them from the harmful effects of second-hand smoke and supporting those who want to give up smoking. Under the Smoke-Free Working Environment policy, Smoking and the use of all tobacco products (including combustible and chewing tobacco products) will not be permitted anywhere in the Defence working environment however some exemptions are in place, please refer to local guidance. The policy is Whole Force and includes all Defence personnel, contractors, visitors and other non-MOD personnel. All applicants seeking, considering, or accepting employment with the Ministry of Defence should be aware of this policy and that it is already in place at a number of Defence Establishments.
MOD Recruitment Satisfaction Survey – We may contact you regarding your experience to help us improve our customer satisfaction. The survey is voluntary and anonymous. You may however be given the opportunity to provide additional information to help us improve our service which includes the collection of some personal data as defined by the United Kingdom General Data Protection Regulation (UK GDPR). The MOD Privacy Policy Notice sets out how we will use your personal data and your rights.
Selection process details
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
The Ministry of Defence requires all candidates who are successful at interview to declare any outside interests. These declarations will be discussed with successful candidates following the interview process and before a formal offer of employment is made, as some outside interests may not be compatible with MOD civilian roles. This will not, in the majority of cases, prevent employment in MOD, but it is a measure that must be taken to ensure that appropriate mitigations can be put in place to manage any potential, perceived or actual conflicts of interest from the first day of employment.
Candidates will be required to provide a statement of suitability.
We will assess you against these technical requirements during the Application stage:
- Nuc 7.1: Management, Decommissioning and Disposal of Nuclear Materials including Irradiated Fuels
- Making Effective Decisions
- Leadership
- Managing a Quality Service
*Please note that not following the appropriate format will mean that you may be unable to reach the required grades for sift or interview*
Candidates will be required to complete an online CV template to include job history, full details of education and qualifications and previous experiences and skills. Please also include any relevant responsibilities and achievements.
If a large number of applications are received then the initial sift will be based on Nuc 7.1: Management, Decommissioning and Disposal of Nuclear Materials including Irradiated Fuels only. However, evidence should be provided against all behaviours requested.
Candidates who are found to meet an acceptable standard at interview but are not successful in one of the advertised posts may be considered for similar roles within the Business Unit.
The requirements for the role have been benchmarked and these will be used to sift all candidates, with those meeting the minimum requirements invited to interview.
You have 250 words to answer each Behaviour.
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equality of opportunity. There is a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria. If you need to advise us that you need additional help or reasonable adjustments for the recruitment process, please contact: DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk .
As a result of the changes to the UK immigration rules which came in to effect on 1 January 2021, the Ministry of Defence will only offer sponsorship for a skilled worker visa under the points based system, where a role has been deemed to be business critical. This role does not meet that category and we will not sponsor a visa. It is therefore NOT open to applications from those who will require sponsorship under the points based system.
Should you apply for this role and be found to require sponsorship, your application will be rejected and any provisional offer of employment withdrawn.
Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.
This vacancy is using Success Profiles (opens in a new window), and will assess your Behaviours, Experience and Technical skills.
Security
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Successful candidates must undergo a criminal record check.
Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is developed vetting (opens in a new window).See our vetting charter (opens in a new window).
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.
Nationality requirements
Open to UK nationals only.
Working for the Civil Service
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
The Civil Service Code (opens in a new window) sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.
We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles (opens in a new window).
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.
The Civil Service also offers a Redeployment Interview Scheme to civil servants who are at risk of redundancy, and who meet the minimum requirements for the advertised vacancy.
Diversity and Inclusion
The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan (opens in a new window) and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy (opens in a new window).
This vacancy is part of the Great Place to Work for Veterans (opens in a new window) initiative.
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.
Contact point for applicants
Job Contact
- Name : DNO External Recruiting
- Email : DNO-externalrecruiting@mod.gov.uk
- Email : DBSCivPers-Resourcingteam3@mod.gov.uk
Please ensure you read the attached candidate information document prior to completing your application. If you are dissatisfied with the service you have received from DBS, or believe that DBS has failed to follow the recruitment process in line with the Civil Service Commission principles of selection for appointment on merit on the basis of Fair and Open competition, you can raise a formal complaint by writing to DBS at the following address: Defence Business Services, Scanning Hub, Room 6124, Tomlinson House, Norcross Lane, Blackpool, FY5 3WP. If after raising your complaint with DBS you remain dissatisfied you can complain directly to the Civil Service Commission at the following address: Civil Service commission, Room G/8, 1 Horse Guards Road, London, SW1A 2HQ Or by email: info@csc.gov.uk.
- Seniority levelEntry level
- Employment typeFull-time
- Job functionAccounting/Auditing and Finance
- IndustriesDefense and Space Manufacturing
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