Head of Radiation Protection - Submarines

Job Description Head of Radiation Protection Full Time, On-Site Derby, Raynesway Rolls-Royce Submarines is part of an enterprise involved with delivering a range of strategically important programmes for the nation. An opportunity now exists to join a growing business leading all aspects of radiation protection for Rolls-Royce Submarines that provides the power to the country submarine flotilla and an emerging civil market and also provide advice and guidance to the wider Rolls-Royce business. Collaborative working across the submarine enterprise, civil nuclear community and wider Rolls-Royce is vital and provides shared learning, cooperation and support that makes the sectors stronger. Why Rolls-Royce? Rolls-Royce is one of the most enduring and iconic brands in the world and has been at the forefront of innovation for over a century. We design, build and service systems that provide critical power to customers where safety and reliability are paramount. We are proud to be a force for progress, powering, protecting and connecting people everywhere. We want to ensure that the excellence and ingenuity that has shaped our history continues into our future and we need people like you to come and join us on this journey. What we offer We offer excellent development opportunities, a competitive salary, and exceptional benefits. These include bonus, employee support assistance and employee discounts. Your needs are as unique as you are. Hybrid working is a way in which our people can balance their time between the office, home, or another remote location. It a locally managed and flexed informal discretionary arrangement. As a minimum we’re all expected to attend the workplace for collaboration and other specific reasons, on average three days per week. The role: Assuming the responsibilities of Lead RPA and Radioactive Waste Adviser (RWA) to the business which includes two Nuclear Licensed Sites and one Authorised Site, you will develop Radiation Protection Policy covering Health Physics, Dosimetry, Radioactive Waste and Environmental Permitting requirements for the business. Leading the Central Radiation Protection team to deliver an independent programme of assessment and surveillance activities with regard, to IRR17, EPR, and Site License condition compliance. What you will be doing Set Radiation Protection policy and provide guidance to ensure compliance with relevant legislation throughout RRSL. Provide recommendations, observations, advice & guidance to the Licensee Authority and to all operational teams Develop the risk-based programme of Assurance activities with regard to IRR17 and EPR, in particular RSR Permits, taking account of other regulatory and legislative requirements. Prioritising assessment activities according to perceived risk factors and compliance issues. Lead improvements to RP and functional maturity. Define and monitor RP function and team development requirements, identify RP critical roles and competencies. Provide subject matter expertise and represent the Submarines business on functional initiatives and lead improvements by proposing and implementing changes. Lead the development and maintenance of the management arrangements for undertaking RP and integrated assurance activities on the RRSL Nuclear Licensed Sites and wider business. Provide expert advice and guidance to the wider Rolls-Royce group and act as the Intelligent Customer (IC) for any technical work outsourced through the wider Rolls-Royce organisation or external supply chain. Who we’re looking for: At Rolls-Royce we put safety first, do the right thing, keep it simple and make a difference. These principles form the behaviours that guide us and are an essential component of our assessment process. They are the fundamental qualities that we seek for all roles. Qualifications Degree level or equivalent qualification in Radiation Protection or an appropriate discipline and awareness of the latest UK Standards, Codes of Practice and Guidance Documents Hold a certificate of competence to act as an RPA/ Hold a certificate of competence to act as a RWA or be working towards this/ Membership of SRP or equivalent. Experience of emergency arrangements exercises and The Radiation (Emergency Preparedness and Public Information) Regulations 2019. Experience in the design or operation of nuclear/radiological facilities and their regulation within the UK (including nuclear, radiological, and environmental safety, security & safeguards) Experience with nuclear site licence and environmental permit conditions (and other regulatory requirements) Experience with relevant ONR/EA Safety Assessment Principles (SAPs) and Regulatory Guidance/ developing, planning, undertaking, and reporting independent oversight and assurance assessments We are an equal opportunities employer. We’re committed to developing a diverse workforce and an inclusive working environment. We believe that people from different backgrounds and cultures give us different perspectives which are crucial to innovation and problem solving. We believe the more diverse perspectives we have, the more successful we’ll be. By building a culture of caring and belonging, we give everyone who works here the opportunity to realise their full potential. We welcome applications from people with a refugee background. You can learn more about our global Inclusion strategy at Our people | Rolls-Royce To work for the Rolls-Royce Submarines business an individual has to hold a Security Check clearance. Rolls-Royce will support the application for Security Clearance if you do not currently already have this in place. Due to the nature of work the business conducts and the protection of certain assets we can only progress applications from individuals who are a UK national or, in MoD approved cases, a dual national. Job Category HS & E Posting Date 03 Apr 2025; 00:04 Posting End Date 13 Apr 2025 Rolls-Royce pioneers cutting-edge technologies that deliver the cleanest, safest and most competitive solutions to our planet vital power needs.