Job Description

This post is full time (35 hours per week) and open ended (permanent).

Relocation assistance will be provided where appropriate.

The University of Glasgow has been changing the world for more than 570 years, and today we are delighted to rank in the top 100 of universities worldwide in both the Times Higher Education and QS World University Rankings. We are also delighted to ranked number 13 in the world in the Times Higher Education (THE) World Impact Rankings 2023. Our people have always been at the forefront of innovation, and our past achievements inspire our current world changers.

This is an exciting opportunity in a vibrant, research-intensive Higher Education Institution, over two large main campuses and several other smaller sites. Reporting to the Director of University Safety & Resilience (USR), the post covers the two statutory appointed competent persons\' roles of Radiation Protection Adviser and Radioactive Waste Adviser, and encompasses the University\'s use of both ionising and non-ionising radiations.

You will lead a small team of professional and technical radiation safety staff, with administrative support. The scope of the role is broad and diverse, covering the radiation safety and environmental protection aspects of all University teaching, research, professional and clinical activities, including our busy Small Animal Hospital and Weipers Equine Centre, in collaboration with a network of local Radiation Protection Supervisors.

Furthermore, you will lead in the development of policy, guidance, training and monitoring activities in relation to radiation safety and radiation environmental protection. The RPA/ RWA will also work closely with our Estates teams to support the safe commissioning, maintenance and de-commissioning of facilities. Key partners will be the Safety and Environmental Protection Service, also within USR, and the Occupational Health and Wellbeing Service.

In this role, you will manage the Radiation Protection Service providing advice and specialist services to the University community in the areas of Ionising Radiation, Non-Ionising Radiation and Radioactive Waste management ensuring compliance with current legislation, including the Ionising Radiations Regulation 2017, the Environmental Authorisation (Scotland) Regulations 2018 and the Nuclear Safeguards (EU exit) Regulations 2019.

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As part of Team UofG you will be a member of a world changing, inclusive community, which values ambition, excellence, integrity and curiosity.

As a valued member of our team, you can expect: * A warm welcoming and engaging organisational culture, where your talents are developed and nurtured, and success is celebrated and shared.

• An excellent employment package with generous terms and conditions including 41 days of leave for full time staff, pension - pensions handbook

, benefits and discount packages. * A flexible approach to working.

• A commitment to support your health and wellbeing

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We believe that we can only reach our full potential through the talents of all. Equality, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of our values. Applications are particularly welcome from across our communities and in particular people from the Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic (BAME) community, and other protected characteristics who are under-represented within the University. Read more on how the University promotes and embeds all aspects of equality and diversity within our community .

We endorse the principles of Athena Swan and hold bronze, silver and gold awards across the University.

We are investing in our organisation, and we will invest in you too. Please visit our website for more information.

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