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Job Number BU03803 School/Department
School/Department School of Computer Science & Engineering Grade
Grade 7 Salary Information
Contract Duration
Contract Duration Permanent Responsible to
Responsible to Head of School Closing Date
Closing Date 04-07-2025 Applications are invited for a permanent, full-time Radiation Protection Officer in the School of Computer Science and Engineering at Bangor University.
The Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) will, with the support of the Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) & Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA), put systems in place to ensure that work undertaken with radioactive material within the school is compliant with all relevant legislation. The RPO will provide guidance and support to an existing team of Radiation Protection Supervisors and liaise with regulators as required. In addition to this primary role, the RPO will play a critical role in the governance structure within the university, ensuring the safe operation of the laboratories, both in terms of research with radioactive materials, and work with other materials in laboratories that use radioactive materials. The successful candidate will be required to pass any relevant national security clearances e.g. BPSS.
Candidates should have a PhD in a relevant subject, or an undergraduate degree in a relevant subject coupled with appropriate proven experience in a similar role, i.e. current or recent experience as a Radiation Protection Supervisor or similar working with radioactive materials. They will have have excellent working knowledge of regulations relevant to working with radioactive material in a research environment.
The successful candidate will be expected to commence as soon as possible and the role is available on a permanent basis.
This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check and any relevant national security clearances. This role will be located on campus at Bangor and M-SParc on Anglesey. Through our Dynamic Working framework, there will also be the option to spend some time working remotely (although remaining in the UK) to support work life balance, which will be discussed further with candidates at interview. Applications will only be accepted via our on-line recruitment website, jobs.bangor.ac.uk. However, in cases of access issues due to disability, paper application forms are available by telephoning 01248 383865.
Closing date for applications: 04 July 2025 Informal enquiries can be made by contacting: Prof. Will Heath, Head of School, w.heath@bangor.ac.uk tel. +44 (0)1248 388540 Overview
Bangor University is in a region of outstanding natural beauty between the mountains, lakes and forests of Eryri (Snowdonia National Park) and the dramatic North Wales coastline. Ynys Môn (the Isle of Anglesey) is nearby and is where our dedicated science park - M-Sparc is located. School of Computer Science and Engineering staff figure among the world leaders in a broad range of technologies, from Artificial Intelligence and Pattern Recognition to Data Visualisation; Medical Microwave Electronics and Medical Simulation; Optoelectronics, Broadband and Optical Communications; Organic Electronics; Nanotechnology, Nuclear Engineering and Nuclear Medicine. The School is also home to the Nuclear Futures Institute. With nuclear decommissioning and nuclear new-build projects on its doorstep, and an increasing number of businesses from the nuclear supply chain becoming active in the area, the University is focussing on existing and emerging nuclear power generation technologies including novel fuel systems for pressurised water reactors (PWRs), Small Modular Reactors (SMRs), micro-reactor technology and fusion systems, for power production, de-carbonisation and nuclear medicine. Purpose of the Job
The Radiation Protection Officer (RPO) will, with the support of the Radiation Protection Advisor (RPA) & Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA), put systems in place to ensure work undertaken with radioactive material within the School is compliant with all relevant legislation. The RPO will provide guidance and support to an existing team of Radiation Protection Supervisors and liaise with regulators as required. In addition to this primary role, the RPO will play a critical role in the governance structure within the university, ensuring the safe operation of the laboratories, both in terms of research with radioactive materials, and work with other materials in laboratories that use radioactive materials. Research areas include: matters related to the nuclear fuel cycle (conversion, fuel manufacture, wasteform development) and nuclear medicine. The primary place of work will be the main campus in Bangor with some working at facilities outside of Bangor e.g. Bangor University's science park - M-SParc on Anglesey. Main Duties and Responsibilities
Acting as the point of contact within the School for the external Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) and Radioactive Waste Advisor (RWA). Acting as the point of contact within the School for Regulators relevant to ionising radiations compliance i.e. Natural Resources Wales (NRW), Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) and the Health and Safety Executive (HSE). Managing Permits including: Oversight of applications for new or variations to existing Permits, working with the RPA/RWA. Manage the collation of waste records and make Pollution Inventory Returns to NRW on behalf of the School. Liaise with the RPA/RWA on the use of Exemptions under the Environmental Permitting Regulations 2016 and routes of radioactive waste disposal. Monitoring the school’s activity against Permit conditions; including: Expert inspection and auditing of storage and disposal facilities. Auditing holdings and usage records. Auditing waste accumulation and disposal. Performing measurements to check radiation doses, dose rates and activity. Provide advice on procedures for disposal of radioactive waste via authorised contractors. Overseeing the security of radioactive sources according to current national requirements and carry out periodic security audits. Managing facility or site decommissioning. Applying and managing maintenance of a Best Practicable Means (BPM) / use of the Best Available Technique (BAT) culture in management and operations including: Advising on design standards for laboratories and designation of areas. Providing site specific information to the RPA. Contributing to the production of local rules and any local radiation safety policy. Promoting the importance of ensuring risks are managed to levels that are As Low As Reasonably Achievable (ALARA) in all operations. To oversee the work of the School’s Radiation Protection Supervisors. To provide guidance on the radiation protection and risk implications of grant applications prepared by researchers within the School. Ensuring that all relevant regulations and licence conditions, including radiation safety procedures, are upheld. Assisting in the preparation and amendment of radiation safety procedures. Ensuring that radiation surveys and quality assurance tests are carried out, such as regular testing and calibration of monitoring equipment and regular operational checks of safety and warning systems. Reporting to the School management, the Radiation Protection Advisor and to the relevant external organisations any incident that could give rise to a radiation hazard. Undertaking dose investigations as required. Ensuring that suitable emergency procedures are in place and regularly tested. ONR specific responsibilities include: Liaise with academic staff to provide annual reports to ONR regarding the Additional Protocol. Maintain an accurate and compliant mass balance accounting system in accordance with the requirements of the ONR, including provision of timely annual reports. Ensure that import and export of active material complies with relevant regulations. Ensure that all transport of active material within the UK complies with relevant legislation. Be an active member of relevant committees e.g: University Health and Safety and Environment Committee College Health and Safety Committee University Radiation Subcommittee Other local committees as appropriate and directed by the Line Manager Other Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will be required to pass any relevant national security clearances, e.g. BPSS, in order to undertake the role fully. The post holder will be expected to participate in performance review and developmental activities. The post holder will be expected to comply with the University’s equality policies and statements, Dignity at Work and Study Policy and the University’s Welsh Language Scheme. The post holder has a general and legal duty of care in relation to health, safety and wellbeing and must take all reasonable steps to ensure a safe and healthy working environment for themselves and for other members of staff, students and visitors affected by their actions or inactions. The post holder is also required to comply with all applicable health and safety policies, procedures and risk assessments. The post holder must comply with relevant legal and financial policies and procedures and be aware of their responsibilities in terms of the legal requirements of their post. Person Specification
Qualifications/Training Either An Undergraduate degree in a relevant subject and appropriate proven experience in a similar role or
A PhD in a relevant subject, or be close to the completion, with relevant knowledge. Safety qualification, e.g. NEBOSH General Certificate. Experience/Knowledge Current or recent previous appointment as a Radiation Protection Supervisor or similar experience working with radioactive materials. Knowledge of and experience of working under the Environmental Permitting Regulations (2016) and Ionising Radiations Regulations (2017). Experience of working within a laboratory handling uranium powders. Experience of writing radiological risk assessments and calculating radiation doses. Experience of maintaining databases of radioactive stocks and wastes. Experience of liaising with regulators. Experience of using complex analytical equipment. Skills/Abilities Demonstrate good verbal and written skills. Demonstrate good analytical skills, ability to analyse numerical data and present results accurately and appropriately. Demonstrate the ability to prioritise workload and work to deadlines. Demonstrate excellent interpersonal skills, with ability to persuade and influence. Demonstrate ability to work as part of a team. The ability to communicate through the medium of Welsh is desirable for this role. If applicants are not able to speak / write in Welsh at present, there are many opportunities to learn if the successful candidate wishes to do so. General
The University is committed to supporting and promoting equality and diversity and to creating an inclusive working environment. We believe this can be achieved through attracting, developing, and retaining a diverse range of staff from many different backgrounds. We strive to develop a workforce from all sections of the community regardless of sex, gender identity, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, trans identity, relationship status, religion or belief, caring responsibilities, or age. We promote and facilitate the use of the Welsh language through our progressive Welsh Language Policy. We comply with the Welsh Language Standards and are committed to equality of opportunity. You are welcome to apply for any job in English or Welsh and all applications submitted will be treated equally. We are a member of Advance HE's Athena SWAN Gender Equality charter and hold a Silver award in recognition of our commitment to and progress towards gender equality within the University's policies, practices, and culture. We are proud to be a Disability Confident employer. All members of staff have a duty to ensure their actions are in line with the overall environmental aims of the University and minimise their environmental impact. All offers are made subject to proof of eligibility to work in the UK and receipt of satisfactory references. We have a legal responsibility to ensure that you have the right to work in the UK before you can start working for us. When you apply for this post you will be required to explain the basis upon which you believe you will able to live and work in the UK legally on the commencement date of the role should your application be successful. If you do not have the right to work freely in any position in the UK already, any offer of employment we will make to you will be subject to you obtaining a right to work visa. The following link provides information on the various visa routes into employment and the eligibility requirements (including switching visa status where permissible) https://www.gov.uk/browse/visas-immigration/work-visas. If you are successful in your application we will discuss visa options with you at the time of making the offer of employment. Please note that, in the event of applications being received from candidates on the University's Redeployment Register with a reasonable skills match to the post specification, these applicants will be given prior consideration. Disclosure & Barring Service This post is subject to a satisfactory enhanced Disclosure & Barring Service check. As Bangor University meets the requirements in respect of exempted questions under the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act 1974, all applicants who are offered employment will be subject to a criminal record check from the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) before the appointment is confirmed. This will include details of cautions, reprimands or final warnings as well as convictions. DBS checks will be updated every 3 years. Candidates should note that the University uses an external Umbrella body to process DBS checks. As such you should be aware that, if successful in your application, your name and e-mail contact details will be shared with the Umbrella body in order that they may contact you to start the application process.
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