Trainee Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) / Laser Protection Adviser (LPA)

RSK Group; England; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading radiation protection consultancy in the UK seeks a Trainee RPA/LPA. As a trainee, you will provide radiation safety advice, produce reports, and conduct training. A science degree is preferred, but no prior experience is needed. The role offers training, flexible working, and a potential salary of £28k to £35k. This role is perfect for recent graduates looking to start a career in radiation consultancy.

Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Private Healthcare

Qualifications

• Candidates with a science-based degree are preferred.
• No previous experience in radiation protection is required.
• Ability to work well with clients and in teams.

Responsibilities

• Provide radiation safety advice to Clients.
• Produce quality radiation protection reports.
• Conduct training courses with supervision.
• Assist in radiological surveys and remediation strategies.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Analytical skills

Presentation skills

Education

Science-based degree

Job description

The Vacancy

Who are we?

Aurora is the leading radiation protection consultancy company in the UK, we are the best at what we do. Our Clients cover many sectors and we work with some of the biggest establishments in the world, including those who conduct high tech research to tackle the challenges of sustainable energy, provide lifesaving treatments in healthcare, and those who push the boundaries to develop engines to cross the finish line ahead of the rest. Our Clients are important to us and the service we provide shows we care, and we always treat them professionally.

What's the job about?

Our Clients use sources of ionising radiation (like radioactive material and x-rays) and non-ionising radiation (such as lasers) in their work. Radiation Protection Advisers (RPAs) and Laser Protection Advisers (LPAs) are qualified and experienced legal consultants who provide advice to help their Clients comply with the law.

As a trainee RPA/LPA, you'll be working with experienced staff by visiting Clients and providing advice and support. We appreciate that you'll need support and training, and we're committed to provide that. So, if you like meeting new people and have excellent communication skills, you'll fit right in.

We also provide training courses to Clients, so being confident in presenting to others is a skill we value. We've been busy the last few years developing our training services, especially On Demand Training, it's been fun making training videos and animations, this is another thing we'd like you to be involved in.

Because of the nature of the type of consultancy we provide, a background in science is really useful as you'll often be using analytical skills to tackle complex problems and coming up with solutions. Therefore, a science based degree would come in handy! We also don't expect you to have any previous experience in working with radiation protection. We especially welcome graduates or those who are embarking upon a new chapter in their career.

In addition to consultancy work, we would like to involve you in site based projects. This is where you support our Team of Site Managers in radiological monitoring of facilities. You'll get to use state of the art radiation detection equipment as well as learning key techniques in our laboratory.

Aurora is always looking for ways to improve our capabilities which is why we have invest in R&D projects. You'll get a chance to help us with these projects. That could be looking at new techniques for detecting radiation or finding ways of speeding up the processing of results. There's no such thing as a silly idea, so if you're someone who enjoys putting ideas forward, please don't hold them back.

What's it like working for Aurora?

We've reached the top by recruiting people who share the same outlook: that work should be a place where you enjoy what you do and feel fulfilled. We encourage our people to be in control of their development and ensure they work with people who are recognised as experts in the field. Everyone at Aurora matters, we've been successful because we care about our people, we embrace individuality knowing that collectively we form a strong team.

How would it work for you?

• Our main office is near Harwell in Oxfordshire, which is where you will be based, but we do offer flexible working arrangements.
• Travelling is part of the role so you'll need a full UK driving license.
• We would commit to your training as an RPA and LPA, so that would include arranging for your attendance on professional training courses. This would include sponsoring you to complete the Certificate of Professional Development in Radiation Protection at the University of Strathclyde as well as the Laser Safety Management Course at Loughborough University.
• We would support your development at every stage so that you gain the necessary knowledge and practical competencies so that in time you can submit applications to become qualified as an RPA and LPA.
• We also will support you in developing other skills such as commercial and sales training, presentation skills, written, time and project management.
• Salary would be in the range of £28k to £35k (depending on experience). You'd also receive private healthcare after a year of service. We have a bonus scheme so that if the Company does well, so do you. We offer a comprehensive package, including life cover.

What would be my responsibilities?

The work of the Trainee RPA/LPA will involve:

• providing advice and information to Clients on all aspects of radiation safety and the interpretation and application of relevant legislation, standards and guidance. Initially by shadowing experienced staff and then gradually taking the lead;
• producing quality radiation protection advisory reports which help Clients understand what they need to do to comply;
• provide radiation protection training courses in the form of presentations, initially under the supervision of experienced staff;
• helping to developing Aurora's Training services which will involve working with the Training Team to come up with innovative ideas on how to deliver training to Clients;
• support experienced Site Based staff in conducting radiological surveys using radiation detection instrumentation and then developing strategies to remediate areas; and
• Conduct R&D related activities with other staff to develop radiation detection capabilities.

About Us

Aurora is a leading radiation protection consultancy company in the UK. Our clients come from multiple diverse sectors. We work with some of the biggest establishments in the world, including those who conduct high-tech research to tackle the challenges of sustainable energy, provide lifesaving treatments in healthcare and those who push the boundaries to develop engines to cross the finish line ahead of the rest. Our clients are important to us and the service we provide shows we care.

We've reached the top by recruiting people who share the same outlook: work should be a place where you enjoy what you do and feel fulfilled. We encourage our people to be in control of their development and ensure they work with people who are recognised as experts in the field. Everyone at Aurora matters, we've been successful because we care about our people, embracing individuality and knowing that collectively we form a strong team.

Aurora is part of the RSK Group, a leading integrated environmental, engineering, and technical services business providing dynamic, multidisciplinary services to a wide range of sectors. RSK was founded in 1989 and has grown considerably since then.

At RSK, we operate as a group of businesses that work together seamlessly, aiming for growth through diversification. Our strategy helps us build a strong and resilient business, capable of weathering external challenges, while also providing greater value to our clients and more opportunities for our employees.

Since the beginning, our philosophy has remained the same: employ, develop and reward talented individuals. People are crucial to our company, and we recognise that our success hinges on our colleagues' growth. We're committed to preserving RSK's people-first culture, promoting innovation, and fostering a supportive and caring environment for collaboration. At RSK, we want you to be part of our successes and help you reach your career aspirations. We take pride in offering employees fulfilling and challenging careers by promoting ongoing growth and empowering individuals to excel.

We are committed to fostering an inclusive workplace that welcomes individuals from all backgrounds, experiences, and perspectives. We firmly believe that embracing and celebrating the diversity in our workforce makes us a stronger and more innovative company.

By providing workplace adjustments, we make it easier for people to confidently explore and pursue our career opportunities and recognise that flexibility is key to fostering a dynamic and thriving workplace. Many of our office-based positions benefit from a flexible working arrangement, allowing our team members to achieve a balance between professional and personal commitments.

We actively encourage applications from candidates of all genders, races, ethnicities, ages, neurotypes, religions or beliefs, sexual orientations, and those with disabilities.

If you're passionate about making a difference, join us as we work together to build a brighter, more equitable, and sustainable future for all. Do you have what it takes?

An RSK Story

Benefits

Life Assurance

Annual Leave Purchase

Cycle to Work Scheme

Bonus Scheme

Discounted Gym Membership

Mental Health Support

Electric Vehicle Salary Sacrifice Scheme

Private Healthcare