Band 3 Nuclear Protective Security Inspector

ONR is not a Civil Service department, however, we are an arms length body of Department of Work and Pensions.

Job Purpose

The Office for Nuclear Regulation regulates all aspects of security for civil nuclear materials and sensitive nuclear information in the United Kingdom. We regulate against our outcome-focussed Security Assessment Principles in accordance with the Nuclear Industries Security Regulations 2003. ONR also supports the development and improvement of good practice for nuclear security, both domestically and internationally.

About The Role

Protective Security inspectors regulate security across the civil nuclear industry, to ensure dutyholders are compliant with relevant legislation and that operations are safe and secure. Inspectors achieve this through a mix of compliance inspections and assessment of security plans and arrangements, to ensure dutyholders manage the risk of theft and sabotage adequately. The role covers all aspects of physical security, personnel security and nuclear transport security.

The role requires:

• Good knowledge, and extensive experience, of security risk management, covering the application of physical security and other elements of protective security.
• A solid understanding of current and emerging security threats.
• Personal conduct and demeanour, which reinforces the utmost level of professional competence.
• Highly effective analytical skills derived from extensive training in security topics and developed in the nuclear industry or other industry where effective security risk management is critical.
• The ability to critically analyse large volumes of highly technical data, to make informed and timely nuclear regulatory judgements, proportionate to the risks.
• Highly articulate verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to present complex technical matters to a non-expert audience.
• A highly effective ability to influence senior representatives of dutyholders, to implement improvements and change, without the need to exercise enforcement powers.
• An ability and willingness, to work collaboratively, but be equally comfortable applying sound professional judgement to make challenging decisions on own.

Principal Responsibilities

• Working in a team of nuclear inspectors to deliver effective and efficient regulation across the UKs civil nuclear industry.
• Undertaking the assessment of dutyholder security plans and arrangements to ensure they are capable of adequately managing security risks.
• Undertaking compliance inspections of dutyholder arrangements and facilities, to ensure risks are being effectively managed and that dutyholders are meeting their legal obligations.
• Engagement with senior stakeholders across the nuclear industry.
• Identification of trends and intelligence of operational significance.

Line Management Responsibilities

None currently, however, there could be an expectation to manage staff in the future.

Location / Travel

This post may be undertaken from the closest ONR office (Bootle, Cheltenham, or London).

You may be eligible for relocation package up to 15,000. This post requires some travel including overnight stays predominantly across the United Kingdom and occasionally abroad. The successful applicant requires a full driving licence which permits the holder to drive in the UK unless reasonable adjustments can be made under the Equality Act 2010.

ONR operates hybrid working (working in the office and or at home) as part of our flexible working policy. There is an expectation that everyone will spend time in the office on a regular basis, recognising that some work is better done face to face. Managers will work with their teams on what works best to meet individual, team, business and organisational needs to enable collaboration, as well as balancing personal choice and wellbeing.

Work with Us

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 value individuals contributions , regardless of their age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, social background, religion, or belief. Our values supportive, open-mindedness, fairness and accountability are central to this. We invest in our people to build capability, resilience, and promote wellbeing in our great teams, underpinned by our inherent focus on inclusion and excellence.

Security Clearance

Developed Vetting (DV) is required for this post and those candidates who pass the selection process will need to hold DV clearance before an offer of employment is made. Details of the DV clearance process can be found here. Retaining DV clearance is a condition of employment.

Person Specification

Inclusion

We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. We will consider reasonable adjustments to ensure the recruitment process is inclusive and barrier-free. If you require reasonable adjustments as part of your application, please contact ONR HR as soon as possible, preferably before the vacancy closes, by emailing [email protected]/ or [email protected] to discuss further.

We will also offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for applicants who opt into the guaranteed interview scheme.

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