Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Scientist

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Gosport; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Scientist to enhance safety protocols within Defence Radiation Protection Services. This role is ideal for candidates with a physics background and experience in electromagnetic field and laser safety. You will engage with various stakeholders, conduct training, and provide expert advice on complex exposure situations. The position offers a unique opportunity to contribute to the safety of our armed forces while enjoying a supportive workplace that values professional development and work-life balance. If you're passionate about safety and innovation, this role is for you.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Market leading contributory pension scheme

Family friendly policies

Professional Career Development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Qualifications

• Degree in Physics or related subject required.
• Experience in EMF and/or laser safety roles is essential.

Responsibilities

• Conduct safety assurance visits and measurements at customer facilities.
• Support the development of non-ionising radiation protection policy.

Skills

Electromagnetic Field Safety

Laser Safety

Training Delivery

Report Writing

IT Skills

Education

Degree in Physics

Postgraduate Degrees (MSc, MEng, PhD)

Job description

Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Scientist

Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Scientist

Apply locations Alverstoke time type Full time posted on Posted 8 Days Ago time left to apply End Date: January 13, 2025 (18 days left to apply) job requisition id R26365

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Location: PO12 2DL, located in Alverstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £ 40, 000 - £54,960 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Non-Ionising Radiation Protection Specialist for the Defence Radiation Protection Services.

This role is ideally suited to someone with a physics background with experience of electromagnetic field (including radio frequency) safety and/or laser and optical radiation safety.

Working within Defence Radiation Protections Services, the successful candidate will be required to undertake frequent visits to customer facilities to perform safety assurance visits, measurements, attend meetings and deliver training.

In addition, you will support the development of non-ionising radiation protection policy and guidance at MOD-wide and service level, provide non-ionising radiation protection advice for complex exposure situations, design training and work with stakeholders across MOD to enhance non-ionising radiation safety for our armed forces.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

1. a degree in Physics or a closely related subject which includes electromagnetic theory and optics / laser physics. Postgraduate degrees such as MSc, MEng, and PhD would also be welcome.
2. Recent experience of working in an EMF and/or laser safety role.
3. Full UK driving licence.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

1. Laser safety - as a laser safety officer or laser protection adviser.
2. EMF safety – as an EMF safety officer or equivalent.
3. Delivering training courses / good presentation skills.
4. Excellent IT skills.
5. Report writing.

You’ll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

AWE has a wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

1. 270 hours of annual leave.
2. Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
3. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
4. Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
5. Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
6. Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
7. Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
8. Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don’t always ‘tick every box’. That’s why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don’t meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we’d love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

1. We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
2. You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
3. We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
4. Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.