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Lead Radiation Protection Adviser DRPS
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Lead Radiation Protection Adviser DRPS
Lead Radiation Protection Adviser (DRPS)
About the Role
If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, apply promptly to avoid disappointment—the role may close sooner if applications are high.
Location: PO12 2DL, Alverstoke (near Lee-on-Solent, Gosport), with free onsite parking.
Package: £62,210 – £75,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience).
Working Pattern: Flexible working requests welcome—let us know your preferred arrangement on your application.
Why AWE?
At AWE, this is more than just a job—it’s about supporting the nation’s security. Could this be the opportunity for you to make a difference?
We’re recruiting a Lead Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) within the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) team at AWE Alverstoke. DRPS provides initiating and non-ionising radiation protection services to the Ministry of Defence and commercial clients.
Key Role Purpose:
- Lead the DRPS RPA Body and oversee radiation protection for Defence and other external customers.
- Own Radiation Protection (RP) policies and procedures, driving improvements and innovation.
- Strategically lead radiation protection, health physics, and dosimetry services, ensuring they meet technical and regulatory standards.
Responsibilities
- Strategically develop and enhance radiation protection, health physics, radiological metrology, and dosimetry practices across DRPS and Defence.
- Engage in national and international initiatives to advance radiation protection standards.
- Promote and communicate technical advancements in RP, metrology, and dosimetry—within DRPS and the wider profession.
- Provide leadership and oversight of the Radiation Protection Advice and Policy capability.
- Lead by example: Demonstrate positive behaviours, support organisational change, and foster teamwork.
- Maintain high ES&SQ (Environment, Safety, Health, Security, and Quality) standards.
- Undertake additional accountabilities (as defined under Chief Engineer Management Arrangements), including design and technical authority roles.
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Requirements
We’re looking for candidates with:
- Experience in both leadership (technical and people-focused).
- Technical expertise in radiation protection, health physics, radiological metrology, or dosimetry.
- Strong communication skills (were able to engage diverse stakeholders).
- Commercial acumen—which includes a commitment to continuous improvement.
- Strategic thinking and strong leadership.
- Eligibility to obtain and maintain security clearances (British citizenship + UK residency requirements apply, see below).
- Willingness to support an on-call emergency response(role when necessary.
Eligibility & Security Clearance
To apply for this role, you must be a UK citizen. For security clearance:
- Standard clearance (UK support) requires 5 years’ UK residency.
- Developed Vetting (DV) requires 10 years’ UK residency.
AWE will fund your security assessment—essential for this role.
Culture & Benefits
We reward hard work with meaningful benefits, travel because our work truly matters:
- Leave: 270 hours annually.
- Pension: Market-leading contributory scheme (9–13% contribution depending on your level).
- Family-friendly: 39 weeks’ fully paid maternity leave, 4 weeks’ fully paid paternity leave.
- Career growth: Funding for professional memberships and development opportunities.
- Wellbeing: Access to an Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) and Occupational Health Services.
- Life assurance: Cover up to *4x annual salary.
- Discounts: Savings on everyday goods and services.
- Flexi-leave: Paid time for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces), or caregiving.
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Next Steps
We celebrate diversity and believe great people don’t always ‘tick every box’—your fit with our values, transferable skills, and potential matter. If you feel this role aligns with your strengths, apply even if you’re not a perfect match.
Interviews are typically virtual (ileus Teams, usually a single stage).
Accommodations: Let us know on your application if you require adjustments during recruitment.
Why Join Us?
At AWE, we aim for workplaces where everyone feels included, valued, and can be their true self. We actively promote an open and inclusive culture, encouraging diverse contributors.
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