Radiation Protection Adviser

Radiation Protection Adviser

Location: PO12 2DL
, Alverstoke (near Lee-On-Solent, Gosport) with free onsite parking.

Package: £47,860 - £75,640 (depending on suitability and level of experience) plus allowances.

Working pattern: Flexible working requests considered. Submit preferred pattern in application.

Ready to play your part?

AWE’s purpose is to keep the nation safe. This role offers you the chance to contribute to this mission.

AWE is looking for a Radiation Protection Adviser for the Defence Radiation Protection Services (DRPS) Group which provides UK Defence and Security with ionising and non‑ionising radiation protection advice. The DRPS Radiation Protection Adviser (RPA) Body is formally recognised by the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) under the provisions of the Ionising Radiations Regulations 2017 (IRR
17). The DRPS RPA Body is appointed in this role for most of the Ministry of Defence and other defence and security customers.

• Conduct radiation protection visits and provide advice.
• Provide non‑ionising radiation protection advice.
• Offer medical physics expert advice.
• Support MOD by writing and reviewing radiation protection and safety policy.
• Provide environmental services, including radioactive waste advice.
• Design and deliver radiation protection and operational training.
• Support DNSR.
• Mentor and support development of health physicists.

Required:

• RPA
  2000 Certification as an RPA, MPE, or RWA.
• Previous experience providing radiation protection advice.

Preferred experience:

• Working in Defence.
• Knowledge of JSP
  392.

Other attributes: ability to work calmly in a priority‑changing environment, manage workload, initiative, enthusiasm, flexible approach, and ability to meet tight deadlines.

• 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (9 %–13 % of pensionable pay).
• Family friendly policies: maternity leave – 39 weeks full pay; paternity leave – 4 weeks full pay.
• Opportunities for professional career development, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.
• Life assurance (4 × annual salary).
• Discounts on everyday spending.
• Special leave policy, including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces), and caring.

Details on working at AWE and benefits are available on the ‘Working at AWE’ page and the ‘AWE Benefits Guide’.

• Apply promptly; the role may close before the advertised closing date if applications are high.
• Must obtain and maintain security clearance; AWE will fund clearance. British citizenship and UK residency requirements apply.
• Inform us of any adjustments or accommodations needed during the recruitment process.
• Interviews typically take place over Teams and are usually a one‑stage process.

We value potential, fit with our values, transferable skills, and experience. Even if you do not meet every requirement, please apply if you feel this role and AWE are a good fit.

We promote an inclusive workplace and encourage diverse applicants. Information provided will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from interview and hiring decisions.

British citizenship is required to apply.