Band 4 Nuclear Associate Nuclear Safeguards

Principle ResponsibilitiesAs a Nuclear Associate inspector your job will be varied, and you are likely to undertake a variety of tasks across the sector, either supporting or supported by, experienced inspectors. This varies from regulating the construction of new nuclear build to the decommissioning of legacy facilities. As a Nuclear Associate you will have opportunities to support planned and reactive inspections, assessments of nuclear material accountancy declarations and other safeguards-related submissions, research projects, international work and the development of technical guidance.Our Safeguards inspectors need to be assured that nuclear material remains appropriately accounted for and controlled, and that nuclear facilities are constructed and operated as declared by operators. A key part of the role involves influencing operators to appropriately consider their operational arrangements and procedures, and ensuring robust measures are implemented to deliver reliable and consistent nuclear material accountancy and control. Our inspectors also facilitate the activities of the International Atomic Energy Agency (IAEA) to ensure that the UK meets its international safeguards obligations. The work of the ONR Safeguards team is extremely varied and dynamic as we work collaboratively with other regulators, government departments, international stakeholders and with multi-disciplinary teams across ONR. Our inspectors rotate between roles, enabling them to develop cross industry experience and providing new and varied challenges. As a Nuclear Associate we will actively support your development, with tailored coaching and mentoring from experienced inspectors to enable you to develop the skills, knowledge, attributes and experience to become an effective regulator. This will cover; legal, regulatory and behavioural competences as well as enabling you to build and extend your technical nuclear material accountancy, control and safeguards expertise. An extensive suite of training will be available to you including a structured programme on relevant aspects of the law and how we regulate this. As a Nuclear Associate, you may also have the opportunity to take up placements within industry to further develop your practical experience. ONR will provide you with the opportunity to develop new skills and experiences at a pace driven by you, and as your competencies develop to progress to Band 3E (salary range 53,305 to 63,516) and ultimately Band 3 (salary 63,975 to 73,431). Line Management Responsibilities None at this level, however, there could be an opportunity to manage staff in the future as you develop greater skills and experience.