Radioactive Substances Specialist

We are recruiting for a full time, Aberdeen based Radioactive Substances Specialist on a permanent basis

Your passion has never had a greater purpose.

Here at SEPA, we’re connected by a passion that drives us to be purposeful in every action we take – to protect our environment. Through our expertise, we lead projects that make a difference for Scotland, and our workplaces are grounded in respect for that expertise. That’s why, when you join us as Radioactive Substances Specialist, you’ll discover enriching benefits, meaningful support, and opportunities to learn every day.

• Regulate radioactive substances activities under Environmental Authorisations Scotland Regulations 2018, including the assessment and determination of applications.
• Undertake inspections to evaluate compliance with regulatory requirements.
• Progress proportionate enforcement action when necessary, in line with SEPA's enforcement policies to secure compliance and protect the environment.
• Communicate and engage confidently with a wide range of operators, stakeholders, experts and other regulators on matters relating to radioactive substances.
• Work in a specialist regulatory team and regulate a varied range of sites located primarily in the NE of Scotland, including offshore facilities in the North Sea, requiring travel to offshore locations.

• Relevant scientific degree or relevant equivalent experience.
• Good experience working with radioactive substances or in radiation protection.
• Knowledge of the legislative framework covering radioactive substances both nationally and internationally.
• Knowledge of the oil and gas sector and the ability to travel to offshore facilities (training can be provided).
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

• Hybrid and flexible working opportunities.
• Up to 35 days annual leave and 7 additional public holidays each year (pro rata).
• Paid time off to support your wellbeing and enable you to volunteer in your community.
• Local Government Pension Scheme (LGPS).
• Progressive family‑friendly policies.
• Training and development to enable colleagues to improve their skills, competencies and knowledge to perform at their best.

Plus, many more lifestyle benefits such as 24/7 access to an online employee discount platform, credit union facilities and access to a Cycle to Work Scheme.

SEPA is committed to promoting equality, diversity, and good relations in everything it does – as a community leader, as a provider and commissioner of services, and as an employer.

We are proud to be a ‘Disability Confident’ employer and will work to identify and implement reasonable adjustments and equipment to support you in the role. Applicants with a visual impairment can request job descriptions and application forms in Braille, large print or on tape.

For the security and wellbeing of our colleagues, successful candidates will undergo Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) pre‑employment checks including a level two Disclosure Scotland check.