Nuclear Compliance Security Lead

TN United Kingdom; Manchester; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established institution seeks a Nuclear Compliance Security Lead to enhance energy security and environmental sustainability. This role involves managing security for a new laboratory, ensuring adherence to health and safety regulations, and collaborating with a diverse team of experts. The successful candidate will enjoy a supportive environment that values bold thinking and integrity, along with a market-leading pension scheme, generous leave, and health services. This is a unique opportunity to make a significant impact in a prestigious university setting.

Benefits

Market-leading pension scheme

Excellent health and wellbeing services

Starting annual leave of 29 days

Additional paid closure over Christmas

Discounts at major retailers

Qualifications

• Experience in facility security and personnel vetting.
• Knowledge of security systems and risk assessment.

Responsibilities

• Support implementation and management of the university’s radionuclide laboratory.
• Lead security-related issues and ensure compliance with regulations.

Skills

Facility Security

Personnel Vetting

Security Systems Maintenance

Security Risk Assessment

Emergency Response

Training and Drills

Interfacing with Local Services

IAEA Standards Compliance

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Client:

The University of Manchester

Location:

Manchester, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

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EU work permit required:

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Posted:

10.05.2025

Expiry Date:

24.06.2025

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Job Description:

Closing soon! We are looking for a candidate with experience in facility security, personnel vetting, security systems maintenance, security risk assessment, emergency response, training and drills, interfacing with local services, and good practices aligned with IAEA standards.

The University

The University of Manchester, established in 1824, is renowned for discovery, social change, and pioneering spirit. Joining our diverse and global community means contributing to excellence in research, learning, and societal benefits.

We value bold thinking, integrity, and celebrating differences, fostering an environment for positive global impact.

The role

This role offers a unique opportunity to leverage your expertise within our leading organization, addressing critical challenges in energy security and environmental sustainability.

The successful candidate will support the implementation, commissioning, management, and operation of the university’s new alpha radionuclide laboratory and lead security-related issues. Reporting to the Nuclear Laboratory Control Manager, you will be part of the Nuclear Compliance core team, working alongside safety, environmental, health physics leads, and project coordinators to ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental, and nuclear security regulations.

What you will get in return:

• Market-leading pension scheme
• Excellent health and wellbeing services, including an Employee Assistance Programme
• Starting annual leave of 29 days plus bank holidays
• Additional paid closure over Christmas
• Discounts at major retailers

We are an equal opportunities employer, welcoming applicants regardless of age, sex, gender, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or transgender status. All appointments are based on merit.

Academic Technology Approval Scheme (ATAS)

If the role involves postgraduate research and you are not an EEA or exempt country national requiring sponsorship, you must obtain an ATAS certificate before applying for a visa.

Our university supports flexible working; learn more here.

Note: We do not accept CVs or applications via recruitment agencies. Enquiries should be directed to [e-mail].

For questions about the vacancy, visit support page. The application deadline is midnight on the closing date. Please see the attached Further Particulars document for the person specification criteria.