Deputy Director, Radiation Protection Sciences
| Dyddiad hysbysebu: | 04 Awst 2025 |
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| Cyflog: | £81,000.00 i £117,800.00 bob blwyddyn |
| Gwybodaeth ychwanegol am y cyflog: | £81000.00 - £117800.00 a year |
| Oriau: | Llawn Amser |
| Dyddiad cau: | 31 Awst 2025 |
| Lleoliad: | Chilton, OX11 0RQ |
| Cwmni: | NHS Jobs |
| Math o swydd: | Parhaol |
| Cyfeirnod swydd: | K9919-25-0298 |
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Performance of reporting Departments, reputation with stakeholders on radiation protection matters Developing business plans that cover resources, activities, outputs, and outcomes, tracking performance, delivery, and results and all stages Leading approximately 250 people currently organised in 6 Departments, located in Chilton, Leeds, and Glasgow. Managing resources of approximately £20 million directly May act as RCCE Deputy Director lead for the RCCE estate in Chilton, Leeds and Glasgow, capital equipment, and key information assets. For further details, please see the attached Candidate Pack. Essential Criteria PhD or equivalent experience in one or more of the scientific disciplines that underpin radiation protection Substantial experience of engagement in national and international advisory work in relation to radiation protection Experience of contributing in a senior role to a radiation emergency incident or national level civil nuclear or military emergency exercises Strong scientific leadership skills to promote and develop RCCEs radiation protection functions through internal UKHSA engagement and engagement with external stakeholders/funders High level technical/scientific writing and presentation skills to develop and communicate advice at the international level Ability to communicate complex science to non-specialist audiences, including the public, sometimes in challenging environments Ability to work under pressure and to short deadlines Desirable CriteriaAdditional knowledge of the following is preferable but not mandatory: Experience of managing a large and complex scientific function For further details, please see the attached Candidate Pack. ExternalOpen to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Stage 1: Application & Sift This vacancy is using Success Profiles At sift stage you will be assessed against Experience, using the essential criteria listed in the Job Description. You will be required to complete an: Application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) up to 1000 word Supporting Statement.This should detail how you meet the essential criteria referencing evidence of your experience and skills. You will receive a joint score for your application form and statement. (The application form is the kind of information you would put into your C.V please be advised you will not be able to upload your CV. Please complete the application form in as much detail as possible) Your statement of suitability must be no more than 1000 words If we receive a large number of applications we will conduct an initial sift against qualifications / equivalent experience. Please note feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (success profiles) You will be invited to a face to face interview. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Interviews will be held week commencing 22nd September 2025, please note these dates are subject to change. This vacancy is being assessed using Success Profiles. During the interview we will assess you against the below: Behaviours: Seeing the Big Picture Communicating and Influencing Managing a Quality Service Delivering at Pace You will be asked to prepare and present a 5 minute presentation. The subject of this will be sent to you prior to interview. Slides will be permitted. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton. 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). Successful candidates must pass a disclosure and barring security check. Successful candidates must meet the security requirements before they can be appointed. The level of security needed is Developed Vetting. For meaningful National Security Vetting checks to be carried out individuals need to have lived in the UK for a sufficient period of time. You should normally have been resident in the United Kingdom for the last 10 years as the role requires Developed Vetting (DV) clearance. UK residency less than the outlined periods may not necessarily bar you from gaining national security vetting and applicants should contact the Vacancy Holder / Recruiting Manager listed in the advert for further advice.