Technical Operations Manager (Physics Background/Graduate)
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Technical Operations Manager (Physics Background/Graduate)
HEO Outer London £32,469 - £39,532
Based at UKHSA Chilton, Oxfordshire
Permanent Contract
Technical Operations Manager for Personal Dosimetry Service
Are you a physics graduate or a professional with a physics background? Do you have strong technical skills and excellent communication abilities? Do you want to join a dynamic team that provides a vital service to thousands of employers and workers in the radiation industry?
If yes, then you might be the perfect fit for the role of Technical Operations Manager at the Personal Dosimetry Service (PDS) of UKHSA Chilton.
PDS is a commercial service, approved by the Health & Safety Executive (HSE), that measures and reports the radiation doses to employees working with ionising radiations in various sectors, such as industrial, research and medical. PDS uses passive personal dosemeters, which are worn by the workers and then sent back to PDS for analysis. PDS also contributes to UKHSA's expertise and advice on radiation matters and generates a significant income for UKHSA. PDS has a staff of around 25 people and serves over 80,000 workers in the UK and abroad.
Main duties of the job
As a Technical Operations Manager, you will be part of the operations team that supports PDS with specialist equipment, supplies and software. You will be responsible for ensuring the smooth functioning and development of these customised systems, which are essential for PDS's performance and quality standards. You will also help PDS maintain its status as an Approved Dosimetry Service and an ISO17025 accredited Laboratory.
Your main duties will include:
- Communicating with customers to answer and solve their technical dosimetry questions.
- Analysing and investigating the performance of dosemeters using intercomparisons and performance tests
- Participating in the general work of the group and attending internal and external meetings to provide feedback on Intercomparisons and Performance Tests
- Being involved in internal audits and other activities to ensure PDS's ISO 17025 accreditation.
- Taking part in various technical projects related to quality assurance, software, hardware, type testing, bespoke equipment, etc.
Location
Based at UKHSA Chilton - due to the nature of the role, you will be expected to be based on-site on a full-time basis
*Please be aware that this role can only be worked from within the UK and not overseas. Relocation expenses are not available.*
Working Pattern - Full Time, Part Time, Flexible Working
About us
For more information on the UKHSA please visit: UK Health Security Agency - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Benefits
- Learning and development tailored to your role
- An environment with flexible working options - flexitime arrangements
- A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
- A Civil Service pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
- Range of health and wellbeing support
- Free on-site parking
- Generous annual leave allowance (starting on 27 days plus bank holidays, increasing with time in post)
- Financial Reward Scheme, based on performance
- Options for further training courses, qualifications
Any move to UKHSA from another employer will mean you can no longer access childcare vouchers. This includes moves between government departments. You may however be eligible for other government schemes, including Tax Free Childcare. Determine your eligibility at Childcare Choices | 30 Hours Free Childcare, Tax-Free Childcare and More | Help with Costs | GOV.UK
Details
Date posted
22 January 2024
Pay scheme
Other
Salary
£32,469 to £39,532 a year per annum
Contract
Permanent
Working pattern
Full-time, Part-time, Flexible working
Reference number
UKHSA00394
Job locations
UKHSA Chilton
Chilton, Oxfordshire
OX11 0RQ
Employer details
Employer name
UK Health Security Agency
Address
UKHSA Chilton
Chilton, Oxfordshire
OX11 0RQ
Employer's website
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Employer contact details
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