About the Role
We are seeking a motivated and collaborative individual to join our team as a Radiological Facility Environment Lead. This role offers an exciting opportunity to contribute to the commissioning, management and operation of the new alpha radionuclide research facility and will lead on enabling the smooth implementation of environmental compliance, and support on the implementation of safety and security compliance. You will report directly to the Nuclear Laboratory Control Manager (NLCM) collaborating with other team members with expertise in Safety, Security, Health Physics and Programme Coordination, and with the associated Academic and Technical teams within a dynamic and inclusive environment.
You will be responsible for:
- Environmental - compliance and management by handling regulatory permits and Best Available Techniques (BAT) submissions, coordinating maintenance and waste activities, supporting technical and project teams as a subject matter expert, and ensuring robust training, safety reporting, and adherence to environmental and hazardous material regulations.
- Compliance - environmental and waste authority for the facility by engaging with regulators, setting performance targets, ensuring compliance with permits and BAT, overseeing reporting of material movements, and supporting safe, well-managed operation of radioactive laboratories.
- Emergency Responses - leads and develops the facility’s environmental monitoring programme to ensure alignment with internal and external requirements, while supporting the coordination of demonstration exercises to maintain operational readiness.
We welcome candidates who bring diverse perspectives, experiences, and approaches to their work.
About You
We encourage applications from individuals with a wide range of backgrounds and experiences. You should demonstrate:
Essential Criteria:
- Strong grasp of the environment regulatory requirements commensurate with the role (ideally for higher-hazard laboratory facilities).
- Familiarity with the preparation and submission of Environmental Permits, and reporting to Regulators.
- Experience of working in radionuclide research laboratories, the management of sealed and open sources, preparing waste management strategies guided by BAT and laboratory compliance arrangements.
Desirable Criteria:
- Hold a good engineering / scientific degree.
- Experience documenting the examination, inspection, maintenance, and test requirements for air concentration monitoring, process extract, and filtration systems.
- Experience of specifying air concentration monitoring, process extract, and filtration systems.
- Material Safeguard and Transport regulations.
- Familiarity with education or research sectors.
We value transferable skills and real-world experience as much as formal qualifications.
Our Benefits include:
- Very generous employer contribution pension
- 29 days annual leave, plus Christmas closure
- EV car scheme available
for more info, please see University of Manchester Benefits
Flexible and Hybrid working
Equal Opportunities
We’re an equal opportunities employer and welcome all applications; appointments are based on merit.
Enquiries about the role, shortlisting and interviews
Name: Sunit Patel
Email Address: sunit.patel@manchester.ac.uk
General enquiries and administrative support
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Technical and job portal support
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This role is not eligible for Skilled Worker visa sponsorship. Applicants must demonstrate the right to work in the UK.
Applications close at midnight on the closing date.
Further particulars (with person specification) linked below.
