Advisor (Nuclear Specialist) - 30249
Environment Agency
Advisor (Nuclear Specialist) - 30249
Advisor (Nuclear Specialist) - 30249
Number of jobs available
2
Region
National
City/Town
All, Various
Grade
Nuclear N1a
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Environment & Sustainability, Knowledge & Information Management, Science
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
£63,684
Closing Date:
09/02/2025, 23:55 hours
Job description attachment 1
Job description attachment 2
Candidate pack
Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
We have two posts to fill so this is a fantastic opportunity to work as an Advisor (Nuclear Specialist) in either our Radioactive Substances Regulation Business Team or our Advanced Nuclear Technologies team in Energy and Resources in the national Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate.
At the Environment Agency (EA) we are responsible for the protection of people and the environment. This includes the regulation of those industries across England which use and dispose of radioactive substances, both within the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors.
Whether it be an operational nuclear power station, a potential new reactor design, a decommissioning site, a hospital or university, a fusion research facility or a waste management site, our work with industry seeks to ensure high levels of environmental protection and radioactive waste management are achieved.
In these roles you will provide national technical leadership, analysis and advice to our site regulators and others across the Environment Agency, to Government, to industry and liaison with other regulators both in the UK and overseas.
You'll need a sound understanding of the nuclear industry, radioactive substances regulation, wider environmental protection, sustainable development and government policies and strategies. You'll also benefit from sound knowledge of the environmental challenges the UK faces and the socio-economic environment.
The team
You'll join either the Radioactive Substances Regulation Business Team or the Advanced Nuclear Technologies team. These teams are within the Energy, Radioactive Substances & Process Industry Department reporting to the Energy and Resources Director
We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources to improve the regulation of radioactive substances.
Experience/skills required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
• ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
• ability to build and retain strong relationships
• ability to deliver high standards and meet targets by prioritising and organising your work
• experience influencing others to deliver outcomes
• experience decision-making and problem-solving for delivery of outcomes, taking account of technical and reputational risks
• ability to create, introduce and deploy new or improved processes without compromising quality or accuracy
• understanding government environment related policies & priorities relevant to radioactive substances.
• specialist knowledge of national/international, legislation and standards relevant to radioactive substances regulation.
• ability to act as a Radioactive Waste Advisor or Radioactive Waste Compliance Adviser.
• significant experience in relevant industry sector and sound understanding of nuclear physics or radiochemistry.
You'll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You'll have an incident management objective in your development plan.
We'll support you to find a role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.
You'll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.
Please see Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact david.nicholson@environment-agency.gov.uk or ian.streatfield@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are "blind" assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we'll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1
Legislative Knowledge
Description
Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.
These roles require you to apply a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect the environment. Please describe examples of how you have done this in the radioactive substances sector.
Competence 2
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Your work will address the needs of internal and external customers, please give examples of how you have done this and how you give effective responses to questions they may raise.
Competence 3
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
These roles seek to improve the way we regulate. Can you describe how you have identified opportunities to create, introduce and deploy new or improved methods and processes without compromising quality.
Competence 4
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
You will be providing advice or developing guidance for stakeholders, customers and our regulatory staff. This will need to be accurate and to a high standard. Please say how you deliver high work standards and meet targets by prioritising and organising your tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit for more information.
Advisor (Nuclear Specialist) - 30249
Number of jobs available
2
Region
National
City/Town
All, Various
Grade
Nuclear N1a
Post Type
Permanent
Role Type
Environment & Sustainability, Knowledge & Information Management, Science
Working Pattern
Full Time, Part Time/Job Share, Compressed Hours
Salary Minimum
£63,684
Closing Date:
09/02/2025, 23:55 hours
Job description attachment 1
Job description attachment 2
Candidate pack
Security checks level
Basic Check
Job description
We have two posts to fill so this is a fantastic opportunity to work as an Advisor (Nuclear Specialist) in either our Radioactive Substances Regulation Business Team or our Advanced Nuclear Technologies team in Energy and Resources in the national Environment & Business (E&B) Directorate.
At the Environment Agency (EA) we are responsible for the protection of people and the environment. This includes the regulation of those industries across England which use and dispose of radioactive substances, both within the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors.
Whether it be an operational nuclear power station, a potential new reactor design, a decommissioning site, a hospital or university, a fusion research facility or a waste management site, our work with industry seeks to ensure high levels of environmental protection and radioactive waste management are achieved.
In these roles you will provide national technical leadership, analysis and advice to our site regulators and others across the Environment Agency, to Government, to industry and liaison with other regulators both in the UK and overseas.
You'll need a sound understanding of the nuclear industry, radioactive substances regulation, wider environmental protection, sustainable development and government policies and strategies. You'll also benefit from sound knowledge of the environmental challenges the UK faces and the socio-economic environment.
The team
You'll join either the Radioactive Substances Regulation Business Team or the Advanced Nuclear Technologies team. These teams are within the Energy, Radioactive Substances & Process Industry Department reporting to the Energy and Resources Director
We promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive culture where everyone feels valued. We use evidence, expertise, engagement, and innovation to enhance and support delivery, influence policy, legislation, and secure resources to improve the regulation of radioactive substances.
Experience/skills required
In your capability-based answers please demonstrate your:
• ability to work effectively with people from a variety of backgrounds and cultures, actively encourage others to consider diversity issues in their work.
• ability to build and retain strong relationships
• ability to deliver high standards and meet targets by prioritising and organising your work
• experience influencing others to deliver outcomes
• experience decision-making and problem-solving for delivery of outcomes, taking account of technical and reputational risks
• ability to create, introduce and deploy new or improved processes without compromising quality or accuracy
• understanding government environment related policies & priorities relevant to radioactive substances.
• specialist knowledge of national/international, legislation and standards relevant to radioactive substances regulation.
• ability to act as a Radioactive Waste Advisor or Radioactive Waste Compliance Adviser.
• significant experience in relevant industry sector and sound understanding of nuclear physics or radiochemistry.
You'll have a range of development opportunities and appropriate training will be provided.
Contact and additional information
You'll have an incident management objective in your development plan.
We'll support you to find a role to suit your needs and circumstances. Appropriate training will be given.
You'll have an EA Office base location, as a national role the working location is flexible/hybrid.
We use smart tools to stay connected and reduce travel, some travel and overnights may be required.
Please see Candidate / Additional Information Pack for information. Any queries, contact david.nicholson@environment-agency.gov.uk or ian.streatfield@environment-agency.gov.uk
Applications are "blind" assessed using your answers to the competency questions.
Interviews will be held via MS Teams within two weeks of the closing date.
If you consent to being held on a reserve list, we'll hold your details for 6 months and may offer you an alternative post.
Competence 1
Legislative Knowledge
Description
Applies a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect both the Environment Agency and the environment
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
If a large number of applications are received, an initial sift using this lead capability may be conducted. Successful candidates will then proceed to a full sift or directly to assessment/interview.
Feedback is generally not available at sift stage.
These roles require you to apply a knowledge of statutory environmental and technical requirements to protect the environment. Please describe examples of how you have done this in the radioactive substances sector.
Competence 2
Focuses on Customers and Partners
Description
Addresses the needs of internal and external customers, provides rapid and effective responses
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
Your work will address the needs of internal and external customers, please give examples of how you have done this and how you give effective responses to questions they may raise.
Competence 3
Focuses on Efficiency, Innovation and Quality
Description
Identifies and seizes the opportunity to create, introduce and implement new or improved methods, processes and without, compromising quality or accuracy.
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
These roles seek to improve the way we regulate. Can you describe how you have identified opportunities to create, introduce and deploy new or improved methods and processes without compromising quality.
Competence 4
Achieves Results
Description
Sets and delivers high work standards, demonstrates the drive to meet targets. Prioritises and organises tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results
More information on how to answer competency questions can be found in the candidate pack.
You will be providing advice or developing guidance for stakeholders, customers and our regulatory staff. This will need to be accurate and to a high standard. Please say how you deliver high work standards and meet targets by prioritising and organising your tasks and resources to ensure timely achievement of results.
If you are applying from the Civil Service please note that the Environment Agency is not a part of HM Civil Service and you would not be a Crown Servant in the event of being appointed. Therefore, you will not be eligible for continuous service. For applicants who currently work in local government or other bodies listed in the Redundancy Payments (Continuity of Employment in Local Government etc) (Modification) Order 1999, you may be eligible for continuous service for the purpose of calculating any future redundancy payment. If you are unsure of your status then you should contact your own HR Team.
We are fully committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce to reflect the communities we serve. We welcome flexible working patterns for all our vacancies, including job share, so please include clearly any information regarding your preferred working arrangements on your application.
We also have a Guaranteed Interview Policy to support those with a disability who are seeking employment. We have committed to guaranteeing an interview to anyone with a disability whose application meets the minimum criteria for the post.
The Environment Agency, as a Non-Departmental Public Body, is committed to providing value for money and utilises Central Government frameworks and contracts for all external recruitment needs. For this reason, we are unable to engage with the market directly through post, email or phone calls . Should you wish to become a support supplier on one of these frameworks or contracts please visit for more information.
JOB SUMMARY
Advisor (Nuclear Specialist) - 30249Environment Agency
Edinburgh
10 hours ago
N/A
Full-time