Nuclear Safety Inspector- Supply Chain Management

Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply (CIPS); City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 97,000; Full time

Job summary

A government regulatory body in London seeks a Nuclear Safety Inspector to enhance safety in the nuclear supply chain. This role involves assessing procurement practices and ensuring compliance. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and extensive supply chain experience, especially in high-risk industries. The position offers a competitive salary between £80,670 and £96,883 alongside a Civil Service Pension and flexible working options.

Benefits

Civil Service Pension

Generous holiday entitlement

Flexible and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• A degree or equivalent in a relevant field.
• Considerable experience in nuclear sector supply chain management.
• Ability to understand procurement processes and oversight arrangements.

Responsibilities

• Assess supply chain management arrangements for safety.
• Influence duty holders to ensure effective oversight and assurance.
• Participate in training to develop regulatory abilities.

Skills

Supply chain management experience

Strong communication skills

Technical specification understanding

Education

Degree in Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or related discipline

Job description

Overview

We are the UK’s independent nuclear regulator, dedicated to keeping the UK’s nuclear industry safe and secure. We invest in our people to build capability and resilience within our great teams, underpinned by our inherent focus on inclusion and excellence. Our values, ‘supportive, open-minded, fair and accountable,’ shape how we work. Use your professional expertise to make a positive impact. Be part of a team committed to being a modern, transparent regulator delivering trusted outcomes and value. And, support our mission to protect society by securing safe nuclear operations. As a Nuclear Safety Inspector – Supply Chain, you’ll play a vital part in this work and bring credibility to everything you do.

What you’ll be doing

• The nuclear industry is evolving fast – and you’ll be central to its transformation. Your work will be critical to the decarbonisation of the UK’s economy; our national defence, energy security; and the decommissioning of our nuclear legacy.
• As a Supply Chain Inspector, you will assess duty holders’ supply chain management arrangements, which ensure the delivery of nuclear plant, equipment, and services safely and ‘right first time.’ It involves establishing whether duty holders have adequately considered safety when developing its supply chain strategies.
• A fundamental element of the arrangements are the duty holders’ procurement processes. You’ll influence duty holders to deploy adequate oversight and assurance arrangements for all organisations that provide high risk nuclear plant, equipment, and services. There may also be the chance to represent ONR/UK nationally and internationally.
• From day one, you can expect thorough training. This will ensure you have the regulatory abilities required in this crucial role.

What you need to be great for this role

• A degree (or equivalent) in a Science, Mathematics, Engineering, or a related discipline and membership of a relevant professional body.
• Considerable experience of supply chain management in the nuclear sector, or equivalent high hazard industry, delivering ‘right first time,’ plant, equipment, and services.
• Ability to understand technical specifications, procurement processes, oversight and assurance arrangements and the application of relevant codes, standards, legal and regulatory frameworks.
• Ability to develop, implement, and maintain quality management arrangements related to the acquisition of high-risk plant and equipment.
• Strong communication skills with a range of contacts, judgment on complex technical issues, and the ability to influence others. Requires respect, credibility and humility to connect with and persuade duty holders.

Pay, Benefits, Culture

Our people’s dedication to public safety and security is central to the delivery of our commitments to the public we serve. We therefore offer competitive salaries, with this role attracting a salary of £80,670 - £96,883 and a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Plus, flexible and hybrid working options in addition to generous holiday entitlement. Discover more about:

• Our wide range of benefits - Rewards and benefits | Office for Nuclear Regulation (onr.org.uk)
• Our people - Meet our people | Office for Nuclear Regulation (onr.org.uk)
• And our latest plans - Plans | Office for Nuclear Regulation (onr.org.uk)

Our colleagues are from all walks of life with varied personal experiences and career journeys into ONR. We want the best people for our roles. As an inclusive employer we welcome diverse perspectives and value individuals’ contributions, regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief.