Role: Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA)
Basis/Location: Full or Part Time, based in North–East England/Hybrid Working Salary/Benefits: Competitive and negotiable dependent upon qualifications and experience. We offer private health benefits, a company contributable pension scheme, flexible working, 25 days of paid holidays in addition to statutory holidays and a company credit card to cover all work-related expenses. We aim to provide a great employee experience in a supportive and engaging environment.
Ideally, we would like the post holder to be based in our North Shields offices but we will be happy to discuss flexible working from home elsewhere in the UK with regular visits to the company office. We would be happy to discuss options for full or part time employment. We can be flexible in our approach to employment and welcome an open discussion.
L2 are committed to continuous development, training and career progression. L2 is an active affiliate member of SRP and we encourage all of the team to attend the SRP events and conferences as part of their on-going personal development and learning.
Company Description:
L2 Business Consulting Limited (http://www.l2businessconsulting.com/) is a small medium enterprise (SME) based in North Shields near Newcastle upon Tyne but operating across the UK providing technical consultancy advice to the nuclear, oil/gas, manufacturing, FMCG, veterinary and academic sectors. Our primary consultancy service is focused on radiation protection including appointment as Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) under the Ionising Radiation Regulations 2017 (IRR17) to a large variety of clients across various sectors. L2 is an Equal Opportunities Employer.
Job Description:
We are seeking to recruit a Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) holding a current certificate of competence to join our growing team. The role will report to the Head of the RPA Body and will help support the growing team of health physicists. The post holder will be responsible for providing technical support to a range of clients including undertaking site inspection visits, producing technical reports, undertaking calculations, reviewing client documentation, delivering training, producing procedures, reviewing the results of radiological surveys, reviewing personal dosimetry results, undertaking radiation risk assessments, undertaking predictive dose assessments and producing radiological design basis for new facilities. Alongside this you will also work with clients on Environmental Permitting relating to sealed radioactive sources, unsealed radioactive sources and radioactive waste including making Radioactive Substances Activities (RSA) Environmental Permit applications for clients in the nuclear and non-nuclear sectors and supporting them developing suitable Environment Dose Assessments, BAT Cases and Management Arrangements.
Qualifications and Requirements:
You will need a relevant science degree such as radiation protection, chemistry, physics, biology or environmental science. You will also hold a current certificate of competence as a Radiation Protection Adviser.
You must have current permanent right to live and work in the UK (e.g. British Citizenship, Indefinite Leave to Remain or Settled Status under the EU Settlement Scheme).
The post holder must hold a UK driving licence.
Experience of effectively working with a range of office software including Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Teams.
The post holder will need to be able to apply for and obtain via the company, Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
Personal Qualities of Post Holders:
* Motivation and enthusiasm
* Ability to work independently and also as part of a team
* Good time management and ability to work to deadlines
* Good written and verbal communication skills
* Ability to put forward cohesive arguments and influence people.
In the first instance, please send your CV to mark.lyons@l2businessconsulting.com. Closing date is Friday 30th May 2025. We will endeavour to respond to all applications made and welcome the opportunity for an informal discussion.
We are not accepting any applications from recruitment agencies at this time.