Labs & Analytical Support Manager

Nuclear Restoration Services; Dounreay; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

13.5% employer pension contribution

28 days annual leave + bank holiday

Company bonus scheme

Flexible working

Relocation assistance

Healthcare options

Job summary

Nuclear Restoration Services in the United Kingdom seeks a Labs & Analytical Support Manager to lead the analytical programme, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. You will manage a specialist team, work closely with customers and regulators, and drive continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

The role requires planning, management and delivery of the programme to meet time, cost and quality requirements, while maintaining ISO 17025/17020

Qualifications

• Experience leading analytical, laboratory or technical programmes within a regulated environment.
• Ability to engage with customers, regulators, auditors and contractors while maintaining safety, quality and performance.

Responsibilities

• Plan, manage and deliver the analytical programme to time, cost and quality.
• Oversee laboratory operations and regulatory compliance (ISO 17025, ISO 17020, UKAS).
• Monitor safety, cost, programme and quality performance and implement remedial actions.
• Lead and develop Dounreay staff as a line manager to support safe delivery of analytical services.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Problem solving

Regulatory engagement

Education

Science/Engineering degree or equivalent

Job description

We are seeking a Labs & Analytical Support Manager to manage the delivery of the analytical programme, ensuring services are delivered safely, efficiently and to the highest standards. This is an opportunity to lead a specialist team, work closely with customers and regulators, and drive continuous improvement across laboratory operations.

What will you be doing

You will be responsible for the planning, management and delivery of the analytical programme, ensuring activities are delivered to time, cost and quality requirements. Working with internal and external stakeholders, you will oversee laboratory operations, maintain regulatory compliance and ensure customer requirements are met.

Key responsibilities include:

• Create, implement and maintain the Lifetime Plan and Strategies for the Laboratory Service.
• Ensure compliance with ISO 17025, ISO 17020 and maintenance of UKAS accreditation.
• Monitor and report on safety, cost, programme and quality performance, implementing remedial actions where required.
• Lead Dounreay staff as a Line Manager and support the safe delivery of analytical services.

Who are we looking for

We are looking for a proactive and organised leader with experience managing analytical, laboratory or technical programmes within a regulated environment. You will be comfortable engaging with customers, regulators, auditors and contractors, while ensuring high standards of safety, quality and operational performance.

The successful candidate will have strong leadership, problem-solving and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to deliver complex programmes and continuously improve service delivery.

Key requirements include:

• Degree in Science/ Engineering or equivalent qualification plus experience
• Experience managing programmes and projects to time, cost and quality requirements.
• Knowledge of quality management systems, auditing processes and accreditation standards.Ability to monitor performance, resolve issues and implement effective solutions.
• Experience leading and developing teams within a safety-focused environment.
• Post specific physical capability analysis assessment

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

• Be part of a nationally significant nuclear decommissioning programme
• Work within a highly skilled and supportive team
• Contribute to achieving Zero Harm and environmental restoration goals
• Opportunities for ongoing professional development and progression
• Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact [e-mail] at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.

Step Up in Your Career - Internal Opportunity

We welcome all internal colleagues to apply, whether you’re ready for a move or just curious about the opportunity.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated - visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?

It is the applicants responsibility to inform their line manager of their application and we encourage informal conversations before applying, to discuss the role, speak to our Resourcing Specialist, Jacob Weaver: [e-mail]