Biosphere Research Manager

Role description

Nuclear Waste Services (NWS) are looking for a Biosphere Research Manager to join them as they progress in the Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) programme – the UK’s largest environmental protection project.

NWS’ vision is to secure a safer future for us all.

NWS’ mission is to protect people and the environment by managing the UK’s nuclear waste innovatively and sustainably.

Part of NWS’ mission is to deliver a Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) and provide radioactive waste management solutions. The GDF will play an important role in resolving the long-outstanding environmental issue of how we safely dispose of legacy and future nuclear waste. It will be one of the most significant national infrastructure projects in the UK and will create investment and employment opportunities which will last for decades.

As as Biosphere Research Manager, you will join the Research Team at a key stage in the development of a growing organisation, and the implementation of the UK Geological Disposal Facility (GDF) for Higher Activity Wastes.

Responsibilities

• Leading NWS’s site-specific biosphere characterisation work – working closely with environmental assessment and environmental safety case specialists.
• Develop and manage the development of conceptual biosphere / ecosystem models
• Identifying research needs in the areas of biosphere characterisation and biosphere evolution, and develop and implement an appropriate research strategy to meet these needs
• Procuring and managing supply chain support for this work.
• Acting as a representative of NWS scientific fora and events relevant to the biosphere research strategy

Skills and Experience

• University degree (PhD) and work experience (industrial, academic) in a relevant environmental or scientific discipline.
• Knowledge of modern biosphere / environmental software
• Experience in modelling environmental systems (climate, marine and terrestrial systems), including models that predict the transfer of radionuclides through the terrestrial and marine environment and atmosphere
• Ability to deliver high quality written technical reports and deliver verbal presentations
• Ability to programme an advantage.
• Chartership with a relevant institution (or working towards).

For more information, please click on the apply button or contact Lisa Morgan at Thomas Thor on l.morgan@thomas-thor.com

NWS have offices based in Harwell, Warrington and Cumbria, and welcome applicants from any location. Please discuss your individual requirements with your recruitment consultant.

As well as the opportunity to be part of this major environmental project, NWS also offer you an annual bonus, 30 days of annual leave (with public holidays on top) and one of the most generous pensions currently available in the UK (Civil Service Alpha Pension Scheme).

About NWS:

As of the 31 January 2022, Nuclear Waste Services has been set up to combine all of the NDA Waste activities, giving greater flexibility and driving improvements and synergies across the NDA Group. This brings together LLW Repository Limited, Radioactive Waste Management Limited and the NDA Integrated Waste Management Programme (each with their own IT teams, infrastructure, and systems).

Equal Opportunities:

Nuclear Waste Services value the unique differences that each of our colleagues bring to work every day and are committed to creating a diverse workplace where everyone feels respected, included and able to perform at their best. We value the diversity of our people and recognise the benefits a diverse workforce can bring to the business. Currently we are underrepresented in some areas, and would particularly welcome applications from Women, Black, Asian and Ethnic Minorities, LGBTQ+ and candidates who have a disability.

Disability Confident:

Radioactive Waste Management (RWM) is a member of the disability confident scheme, we guarantee to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all of the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all of the essential criteria RWM will interview the best candidates from within that group.