Job Description

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Reference number

429737
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Salary

68,568 - 80,816
per annum, pro rata (+MPS up to 15,000 if RPA certified)
A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%
GBP
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Job grade

Grade 6###

Contract type

Permanent###

Type of role

Science

Other###

Working pattern

Flexible working, Full-time, Job share###

Number of jobs available

1

Contents

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Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information

Location

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Chilton (Scientific Campus), Leeds, Glasgow (Labs)

About the job

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Job summary

We pride ourselves as being an employer of choice, where Everyone Matters promoting equality of opportunity to actively encourage applications from everyone, including groups currently underrepresented in our workforce.


UKHSA ethos is to be an inclusive organisation for all our staff and stakeholders. To create, nurture and sustain an inclusive culture, where differences drive innovative solutions to meet the needs of our workforce and wider communities. We do this through celebrating and protecting differences by removing barriers and promoting equity and equality of opportunity for all.

Radiation, Chemical, Climate and Environmental Hazards (RCCE)

RCCE provides advice, research and services to protect the public from hazards resulting from exposure to chemicals and poisons, ionising and non-ionising radiations, and other environmental hazards. RCCE provides a specialist assessment and advice functions within UKHSA's overall response as a Category 1 responder to radiation and chemical emergencies.


RCCE has a network of dispersed teams providing front-line advice on a local level across England and to the Devolved Administrations and income generating professional and technical services across the UK. The operational functions also include laboratory measurement facilities, dose survey and assessments for normal and emergency situations (with associated R&D), the development of training standards in chemical and radiation protection and the delivery of a comprehensive portfolio of training activities. The work involves support for government departments and international activities in support of the development of protection standards and legislation.


The primary remit of the Operational Services Department is the provision of the technical and scientific services in both ionising and non-ionising radiation protection on an income generating basis, contributing to the development of radiation protection standards and supporting RCCE's emergency response function. The Department has the strategic and managerial lead for a number of core RCCE services.

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Job description

Please note that the Market Pay Supplement (MPS) advertised of up to 15,000 is only applicable to candidates with current UK professional certifications as a Radiation Protection Adviser.

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Main duties of the job

To maintain active oversight of all income generation via RCCE's portfolio of radiation protection services (10x core services with an annual income of ~10.5M, expenditure budget ~8.7M) with responsibility for strategic and financial planning. Accountability for the performance of the Operational Services Department, with overall responsibility for the effective line management of the Department's staff (~88). These staff are dispersed over three locations - Chilton, Glasgow and Leeds. Ensuring effective management of a portfolio of income generating services
with an annual income in the region of ~4.2M; this work includes both ionising and non-ionising radiations. The Department has the strategic lead for RCCE's dental x-ray protection services, radiation protection consultancies and professional and occupational radiation protection training.
Ensuring appropriate RCCE contribution to development of standards, legislation etc with respect to operational radiation protection issues.

Department specific

Ensuring effective management of staffing and resources to deliver the wide portfolio of work handled by the Operational Services Department. Ensure attainment of the annual financial performance agreed for the Department; this includes consideration of GIA activities as well as income earning workstreams. Ensuring effective line management of teams of geographically dispersed staff. To include issues of corporate governance, health and safety, the recruitment and career development of staff.

Wider RCCE/UKHSA activities & committees

Chair and maintain operation of RCCE Income Group (RIG). To address:
o Rapid decision making and robust oversight of opportunities relating to standard services and other external income activities delivered to UKHSA costing and pricing protocols.

o Monitoring of monthly income performance of commercial services operated by RCCE to determine progress against target and develop realistic forecasts

o Strategy and business planning for core services.

o Effective and efficient use of staff resources across departments.

o Pricing of services, bidding for work.

o Marketing.

o RIG has delegated authority to deal with FEC and FEC+ proposals up to a contract value of 200k.
Support and contribute to the operation of the UKHSA Opportunities Assessment Group. Managerial lead with respect to UKHSA's RPA Body status. Lead for all income generating training activities within RCCE. Represent RCCE on UKHSA's external training group.

Radiation Protection Standards, Development of legislation etc

To ensure (with appropriate liaison) the continued development of RCCE's professional and occupational level radiation protection training activities. To ensure appropriate expertise is input at a national and international level on ionising and non-ionising radiation protection matters and to support the development of, and advise on, the implementation of radiation protection policies.
o Input to IAEA, ICRP, ICNIRP (and other bodies) as relevant.
Take the lead (non-nuclear) for RCCE with respect to UKHSA-RCCE's role as a statutory consultee under JOPPIR.

Emergency Response

In emergency situations the postholder will be expected to undertake senior management and/or advisory roles as stated in the RCCE Emergency Plan; this will involve close liaison with UKHSA colleagues and a wide range of external stakeholders including government and regulatory bodies.

General

Support the work of RCCE as required. Deal with the media and special interest groups as required.

Communication and key working relationships

Internal

RCCE Director /Directorate Management Team Members - daily UKHSA Corporate Services - weekly UKHSA Directors and other senior managers - as required (weekly/monthly)

External

UK Government Departments and Agency Officials (eg HSE, EA, and Devolved Administrations). Senior representatives in nuclear and non-nuclear industry, the medical sector (including NHS), academia and Local Authorities. Representatives of national and international committees as appropriate. Representatives of international organisations, eg International Atomic Energy Agency, European Commission etc. ###

Person specification

Essential Criteria

A higher scientific degree, eg MSc or PhD in a relevant subject (e.g. physical or life sciences subject) or equivalent experience plus substantive experience in operational radiation protection. The postholder must have proven experience in and an established reputation for work in operational ionising and/or non-ionising radiation protection and show the capability for maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of developments. Demonstrable ability to deploy staff resources in a flexible and efficient manner in order to address business needs. Understanding of UKHSA/RCCE emergency response (ER) procedures and experience of managing teams in ER situations. A demonstrated ability to lead, manage, direct and prioritize work across a range of technical business areas, particularly with respect to commercial activities, and GiA activities. An effective communicator across a range of audiences: colleagues in UKHSA; officials from Government and devolved bodies; local authorities; members of the public and the media.

Desirable Criteria

Membership of an appropriate Professional body, eg Society for Radiological Protection. Current UK professional certifications as a Radiation Protection Adviser.

(This is the requirement to attract the Market Pay Supplement of up to 15,000 but is not an essential requirement for the role).

Benefits

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Alongside your salary of 68,568, UK Health Security Agency contributes 19,864 towards you being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme. Find out what benefits a Civil Service Pension provides.Learning and development tailored to your role An environment with flexible working options A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%

Things you need to know

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Selection process details

This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and skills and abilities outlined in the essential criteria.

Stage 1: Application & Sift

Competency-based assessments


You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 6 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of a:

Application form ('Employer/ Activity history' section on the application) Maximum of 1000 word supporting statement.

This should outline how your skills, experience and knowledge provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria.


The Application form and supporting statement will be marked together.


Longlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of:

Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria

If longlisting is used, the pile 'meets all essential criteria' will move through to shortlisting.


Shortlisting: In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on the lead criteria of:

A demonstrated ability to lead, manage, direct and prioritize work across a range of technical business areas, particularly with respect to commercial activities, and GiA activities.

Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications/large amount of successful candidates.


If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview & assessment


Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number.


Feedback will not be provided at this stage.

Stage 2: Interview

Competency-based


You will be invited to a single face to face interview.


Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview


You will be asked to prepare and present a 10 minute presentation at the start of your interview. Details will be sent to those successful at securing an interview.


Interview dates to be confirmed.


Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.

Selection Process

Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV.

Eligibility Criteria

External- open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants).

Location

This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton or Labs in Leeds or Glasgow. We offer great flexible working opportunities at UKHSA and operate using a hybrid working model where business needs allow. This provides us with greater flexibility about how and where we work, to get the best from our workforce. As a hybrid worker, you will be expected to spend a minimum of 60% of your contractual working hours (approximately 3 days a week pro rata, averaged over a month) at either Chilton, Leeds or Glasgow.

Security Clearance Level Requirement

If based at one of our scientific campuses or labs, successful candidates will require Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) as a minimum with willingness and capability to work towards Security Check (SC) clearance.


You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 3 years to obtain Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) and 5 years to obtain Security Check (SC) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting at this higher level and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.

Face to Face interviews

In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview.

Future location

UKHSA is investing in a new state-of-the-art National Biosecurity Centre in Harlow, Essex, which will eventually bring together teams currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale and Porton Down. For more details, please see: Huge biosecurity centre investment to boost pandemic protection - GOV.UK


The new facilities will start becoming operational in the mid-2030s, with full completion by 2038. Staff will move in phases as facilities become available. If you're appointed to a role currently based at Canary Wharf, Colindale or Porton Down, please note that we'll continue investing in these sites for the next decade. As we get closer to the transition, we'll provide full information about relocation support available to staff.

Reasonable Adjustments

The Civil Service is committed to making sure that our selection methods are fair to everyone. To help you during the recruitment process, we will consider any reasonable adjustments that could help you. An adjustment is a change to the recruitment process or an adjustment at work. This is separate to the Disability Confident Scheme. If you need an adjustment to be made at any point during the recruitment process you should contact the recruitment team in confidence as soon as possible to discuss your needs.

You can find out more information about reasonable adjustments across the Civil Service here: Reasonable Adjustments , Civil Service Careers

International Police check

If you have spent more than 6 months abroad over the last 3 years you may need an International Police Check. This would not necessarily have to be in a single block, and it could be time accrued over that period.

Artificial Intelligence (AI)

Artificial Intelligence can be a useful tool to support your application, however, all examples and statements provided must be truthful, factually accurate and taken directly from your own experience. Where plagiarism has been identified (presenting the ideas and experiences of others, or generated by artificial intelligence, as your own) applications may be withdrawn and internal candidates may be subject to disciplinary action. Please see our candidate guidance for more information on appropriate and inappropriate use.

Link below:

Artificial intelligence and recruitment , Civil Service Careers

Internal Fraud check

If successful for this role as one aspect of pre-employment screening, applicant's personal details - name, national insurance number and date of birth - will be checked against the Cabinet Office Internal Fraud Hub and anyone included on the database will be refused employment unless they can show exceptional circumstances. Currently this is only for External candidates to the Civil Service.

Careers website

Please visit our careers site for more information UKHSA Hub , Civil Service Careers



Feedback will only be provided if you attend an interview or assessment.###

Security

Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is counter-terrorist check .



See our vetting charter .
People working with government assets must complete baseline personnel security standard (opens in new window) checks.###

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to the following groups:


UK nationals nationals of the Republic of Ireland nationals of Commonwealth countries who have the right to work in the UK nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities with settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) nationals of the EU, Switzerland, Norway, Iceland or Liechtenstein and family members of those nationalities who have made a valid application for settled or pre-settled status under the European Union Settlement Scheme (EUSS) individuals with limited leave to remain or indefinite leave to remain who were eligible to apply for EUSS on or before 31 December 2020 Turkish nationals, and certain family members of Turkish nationals, who have accrued the right to work in the Civil Service
Further information on nationality requirements
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Working for the Civil Service

The Civil Service Code sets out the standards of behaviour expected of civil servants.



We recruit by merit on the basis of fair and open competition, as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's recruitment principles .
The Civil Service embraces diversity and promotes equal opportunities. As such, we run a Disability Confident Scheme (DCS) for candidates with disabilities who meet the minimum selection criteria.###

Diversity and Inclusion

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service Diversity and Inclusion Strategy .

Apply and further information

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The Civil Service welcomes applications from people who have recently left prison or have an unspent conviction. Read more about prison leaver recruitment (opens in new window).
Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records.###

Contact point for applicants

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Job contact :

Name : Lisa Tweedie Email : lisa.tweedie@ukhsa.gov.uk
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Recruitment team

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Further information

The law requires that selection for appointment to the Civil Service is on merit on the basis of fair and open competition as outlined in the Civil Service Commission's Recruitment Principles. If you feel your application has not been treated in accordance with the Recruitment Principles, and you wish to make a complaint, in the first instance, you should contact UKHSA Public Accountability Unit via email: Complaints@ukhsa.gov.uk If you are not satisfied with the response you receive from the Department, you can contact the Civil Service Commission: Visit the Civil Service Commission website: https://civilservicecommission.independent.gov.uk


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