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Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.
We’re looking for an Independent Oversight Inspector. Based at our Capenhurst site location, you’ll
provide effective independent internal challenge to: secure increased regulator confidence that UUK conducts its activities in a safe, environmentally responsible and secure manner, which will then result in fewer and less intrusive interventions by external regulatory bodies and help ensure that regulator interventions do not raise significant issues that UUK has not already identified for itself.
Reporting to the Head of Independent Oversight the role of an Independent Oversight Inspector is to provide assurance and challenge to the Licensee’s compliance frameworks and capabilities. Core aspects of the role will include assessing/ inspecting the adequacy of the Site’s arrangements and their implementation.
At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what were looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.
What you’ll do:
• Undertake programmed (or ad hoc where justified) independent surveillance and interventions of the management system and its effective implementation, in order to assure the Head of Independent Oversight that all regulatory requirements are satisfied and identifying areas of strength and weaknesses making recommendations where appropriate.
• Provide independent advice on the readiness of the licensee to start or continue work activities, including advising the Head of Independent Oversight and/or members of the relevant Lead Team on the readiness for Hold Points to be released.
• Periodically review the adequacy of other tiers of the assurance model for the site (for example, self-verification, audit and inspection programmes), their effective implementation and timely resolution of issues arising.
• Liaise with Regulatory bodies in order to maintain regulatory compliance and confidence.
• Liaise with other Site licensees in order to benchmark performance and identify relevant good practice.
• Support the gathering of intelligence (including performance indicators and horizon scanning) to inform a judgement about Audit and Inspection Programme priorities and the need for further surveillance or other interventions.
• Support the production of periodic reports summarising the activities and outputs of the Independent Assurance function’s activities.
• Recommend immediate proportionate action to enforce necessary standards where demanded by the situation.
• Assure governance arrangements through routine surveillance via attendance at licensee’s and tenants’ Safety Committees and other significant safety related meetings.
What do you need to thrive in this role
• Extensive experience of working in the nuclear industry or alternatively experience of other heavily regulated, high hazard industries.
• Experience of influencing change to drive performance improvements.
• Experience of interacting at all levels within the business (from the Boardroom to the ‘shop floor’)
• Experience of interacting with Regulatory bodies and other external stakeholders.
• Knowledge and understanding of national and international nuclear, environmental, chemo-toxic, conventional, transport, safeguards and security regulatory frameworks relevant to the business.
• Understanding of requirements relevant to a nuclear operator in the UK, the UK ‘high hazard’ industry per missioning regime, and regulatory enforcement models.
• Good understanding of the Site’s operations and activities, the associated risks and their effective control and mitigation at both a plant and site level.
• Knowledge of Investigation techniques and root-cause analysis.
• Good planning and programme management skills.
• Knowledge of Intelligent Customer requirements for the procurement of specialist support.
What can you expect from us?
• Annual leave starting at 25 days, which increases by one day for every two years of service up to a maximum of 30 days. In addition, you will accrue 13 additional days off to be used flexibly. There’s also a newly added scheme for buying and selling holiday, up to 5 days.
• A diverse range of family friendly policies.
• A generous bonus scheme.
• A defined contribution pension scheme with up to 16% employer’s contribution.
• Single private medical and dental cover.
• Flexible benefits package including life assurance and income protection. In addition, you’ll have an opportunity to purchase additional benefits that suit your lifestyle and take advantage of tax and NI savings.
• Education and training we take pride in helping people learn and develop by supporting, accelerating and directing your learning. As well as the completion of mandatory health and safety courses, training packages will be offered to meet your specific needs.
Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce
As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.
Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future