UKHSA is the UK's primary authority carrying out research to advance knowledge and providing guidance and services on the protection from the risks of radiation. The job is within the Radiation Assessments Department which supports UKHSAs mission to protect people from ionising radiation, by advising on exposures and protection standards. The Department assesses the health impacts to the public due to ionising radiation in the environment. To do this effectively, radiation doses from past, present and possible future sources of radiation must be evaluated. A significant part of the Department's work involves developing, applying and maintaining the models or tools to estimate these radiation doses. We provide a range of scientific and technical research, training and software products to government, industry and others. Our areas of focus include emergency planning and response, permitted releases of radionuclides into the environment and solid waste management and disposal, contaminated land, and transport of radioactive waste. The post holder will have relevant experience in the field of radiation assessments, acting as a point of authoritative advice. They will manage a group that plans, designs and executes complex scientific research projects on assessments of radiation on members of the public including associated mathematical modelling. The post will include writing scientific papers and reports, giving scientific presentations (including at international forums), representing UKHSA or UK interests at scientific meetings and committees, the provision of training and drafting of UKHSA advice. Specifically, the post holder will: Provide scientific direction and be a focal point for specialist scientific knowledge in the Radiation Assessments Department. Oversee and manage both contract and non-contract projects. Direct and manage work on the development, maintenance and application of models and tools for estimating the consequences of releases of radioactivity to the environment, especially in planned exposure situations. Undertake and manage assessments of the radiological impact of radioactive releases especially in planned exposure situations. In the event of a radiation emergency, lead one of UKHSAs response teams providing expert advice supporting incident management. Selection Process This vacancy will be assessed using a competency-based framework which will assess your qualifications, knowledge and experience and / or skills and abilities outlined in the 9 listed essential criteria. Stage 1: Application & Sift You will be required to complete an application form. You will be assessed on the listed 9 essential criteria, and this will be in the form of: an application form (Employer/ Activity history section on the application) a 1000 word Statement of Suitability. This should outline how your skills, experience, and knowledge, provide evidence of your suitability for the role, with reference to the essential criteria. The Application form and Statement of Suitability will be marked together. Longlisting:In the event of a large number of applications we will longlist into 3 piles of: Meets all essential criteria Meets some essential criteria Meets no essential criteria Please note only applications meeting all the essential criteria will be moved through to shortlisting. Shortlisting:In the event of a large number of applications we will shortlist on: Experience and expertise in carrying out environmental radiation assessments Desirable criteria may be used in the event of a large number of applications / large amount of successful candidates. Please note you will not be able to upload your CV. You must complete the application form in as much detail as possible. Please do not email us your CV. If you are successful at this stage, you will progress to interview and assessment Please do not exceed 1000 words. We will not consider any words over and above this number. Feedback will not be provided at this stage. Stage 2: Interview (Competency based) You will be invited to a face to face interview. In exceptional circumstances, we may be able to offer a remote interview. Knowledge, experience, skills & abilities will be tested at interview. There will be a presentation. Interviews will be held week commencing 7th April 2025. Please note, these dates are subject to change. Once this job has closed, the job advert will no longer be available. You may want to save a copy for your records. Eligibility Criteria Open to all external applicants (anyone) from outside the Civil Service (including by definition internal applicants). Location This role is being offered as hybrid working based at our Scientific Campus in Chilton, Oxfordshire. 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) on site at Chilton. Security Clearance Level Requirement 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 Counter Terrorism Check (CTC). 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 3 years as the role requires Counter Terrorism Check (CTC) 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.