Radiation Protection Adviser Grade 9

Unviersity of Liverpool - The Academy; Liverpool City Region; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent institution in Liverpool is seeking a Radiation Protection Adviser to lead a team focused on radiation safety and compliance. The role involves advising various departments, managing radioactive materials, and ensuring adherence to legislation. Candidates should hold a relevant honours degree and have professional experience in radiation protection. Excellent communication and leadership skills are essential. Commitment to diversity is a fundamental principle of the institution.

Qualifications

• Experience as a professional RPA, RWA, and LPA in a complex multi-disciplinary environment.
• Ability to lead a team and provide practical guidance on radiation safety.
• Monitor compliance with legislation and environmental permits.

Responsibilities

• Advise and monitor compliance with legislation and environmental permits.
• Liaise with external regulatory bodies.
• Carry out audits and inspections of University departments.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership

Flexibility in approach

Education

Honours degree in a relevant scientific subject

Certificates of Competence to act as RPA, RWA, and LPA

Job description

The University of Liverpool is a Russell Group University with a wide variety of academic and non-academic activities.

An opportunity has arisen for a suitably qualified and experienced Radiation Protection Adviser/Radioactive Waste Adviser/Laser Protection Adviser to join the Universitys Radiation Protection Office.

You will lead a small team and will have responsibility for maintaining, developing and advising on implementation of the Universitys policies and procedures in relation to radiation safety, the management of radioactive materials/waste, environmental protection and legislative compliance. You will provide advice and practical guidance on all aspects of ionising and non-ionising radiation safety to a variety of University departments; these include academic research and teaching departments in the fields of physical sciences and engineering, health and life sciences and the Universitys veterinary hospitals and practice

In addition, key functions of the role include advising on and monitoring compliance with legislation and environmental permits, liaising with external regulatory bodies, carrying out regular audits and inspections of University departments, overseeing management of the Universitys central radioactive waste service and the provision of training to staff and students.

You should have:

Honours degree or equivalent in a relevant scientific subject

Certificates of Competence to act as a Radiation Protection Adviser, Radioactive Waste Adviser and Laser Protection Adviser

Experience as a professional RPA, RWA and LPA in a complex multi-disciplinary environment, preferably within the Higher Education or Research sector

Excellent communication skills at all levels

Flexibility in approach, excellent communication skills and the ability to lead a team are essential.

This role is eligible for sponsorship under the skilled worker route

This is a challenging role, where the right person can make a real difference.

Commitment to Diversity

The University of Liverpool is committed to enhancing workforce diversity. We actively seek to attract, develop, and retain colleagues with diverse backgrounds and perspectives. We welcome applications from all genders/gender identities, Black, Asian, or Minority Ethnic backgrounds, individuals living with a disability, and members of the LGBTQIA+ community.