About the Role
Emergency Preparedness Assistant
We are looking for a proactive, detail oriented and resourceful Emergency Preparedness Assistant who is passionate about their work and can make an active contribution to the team. In this vital role, you’ll help develop, maintain and implement emergency response arrangements.
The Opportunity
Resilient emergency arrangements are an essential part of operating a Nuclear Power Station. We are currently seeking a highly motivated individual to take on this high-profile role and we’re looking for someone with drive, a sense of ownership and a “can do” attitude.
You’ll be responsible for managing the stations emergency arrangements and ensuring an effective response is available for a variety of potential incidents ranging from nuclear and chemical to environmental and security.
Pay, benefits and culture
The salary range for this role is from £39,543 - £68,958, but you’ll be appointed based on the parameters outlined in the Company Agreement secondment terms.
At EDF, everyone’s welcome. We strive to create an inclusive and diverse environment where everyone has a voice and where you feel confident being yourself. We’re committed to equality, diversity and inclusion. We’d like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility. We’re a disability confident employer and we’ll do all we can to help with your application, making adjustments as you need.
We’ll value the difference you bring and offer opportunities for you to thrive and succeed.
What you’ll be doing
To maintain adequate emergency arrangements, you will need to:
- Become familiar with the Nuclear Site Licence and its impact on the emergency arrangements
- Maintain adequate emergency plans and procedures
- Liaise with senior staff from corporate functions, regulatory bodies and other off-site organisations
- Plan and deliver exercises to practise and demonstrate all aspects of the station’s emergency arrangements
- Specify the necessary training for emergency personnel
- Ensure the station is compliant with applicable legislation such as REPPIR
- Ensure emergency facilities and equipment are maintained to a high standard.
- Supporting the associated Emergency Preparedness training programme, developing and delivery material, coordinating training programmes etc.
Who you are
As a minimum, you will have a relevant HNC level qualification (or equivalent) in an engineering or science related discipline and holding a relevant degree may be an advantage.
You’ll need a high level of self-motivation and drive, good communication skills, influencing skills and the ability to motivate others.
Good organisation and presentation skills are also paramount.
Closing date for applications is Monday 28th July, interviews will follow shortly after.
To be appointed to this role, you will need to meet the criteria for Security Vetting which will, ordinarily, require you to have been a resident of the UK for at least 3 of the last 5 years.
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