The role
The University of Bristol’s School of Physics is seeking a full-time Radiation Protection Supervisor (Technical Specialist) to manage all aspects around Radiation Safety for the School of Physics.
You will work closely and liaise with the technical and academic teams within the Interface Analysis Centre including the HyDUS project consortium, National Threat Reduction Programme and Sellafield Centre of Expertise in Uranium and Reactive Metals.
What will you be doing?
As the Radiation Protection Supervisor, you will be responsible for managing radiation safety across a number of projects and sites (UoB main and off campuses) to provide advice and assurance to School of Physics Senior Leadership team (Head of School and School Manager) on compliance with legislation, organisational and local policies and procedures. You will be responsible for the formulation and review of local rules and safe systems of work, providing guidance and review of radiation risk assessments, undertaking regular auditing and reviewing of radiation inventory i.e. sources, samples and waste, and conducting inspections, training and incident investigations as necessary. You will ensure due diligence in the handling and management of radioactive materials with authority to report any anomalies and escalate through the correct channels.
You will work closely with the University's Radiation Protection Advisor, the School's Local Radiation Protection Supervisors and School Technical Manager.
You will work closely with senior academics, research staff, PhD students, School Management and Technical Services staff with some collaboration with external agencies and authorities.
You will be joining a vibrant team of researchers, conducting nuclear research of all different types from nuclear forensics through nuclear medicine to advanced nuclear reactors for Net Zero.
You should apply if
You are interested in supporting novel and exciting research in atomic innovation.
You have a demonstrable background in management of radiation safety or health physics.
You have extensive operational experience in supporting research and technical services teams.
You are self-motivated with the ability to manage your own workload.
You have an innovative approach to work and problem solving.
You have excellent IT skills.
Additional information
Contract type: Open ended
Work pattern: Full time/35 hours per week. Part time hours considered
Grade: I
Salary: £38,249 - £44,128 per annum
School/Unit: School of Physics
This advert will close at 23:59 UK time on 21/08/2025
We anticipate that interviews will be held on 8th September
For informal queries, please contact: Audrey Plaquin-Chan [email protected]
Our strategy and mission
We recently launched our strategy to 2030 tying together our mission, vision and values.
