• Manage and deliver IWM enabling technical work packages on a diverse range of waste management issues (including, but not limited to, delivery of reports, technical studies, guidance documents, data analysis, briefing notes, and presentations).
• Producing project scopes; developing and maintaining project schedules; undertaking research through specific web searches or document reviews; engagement with supply chain and liaising stakeholders to collate data and information to support the delivery of programme enabling work packages; analysing data and information; preparing and distributing documents to support project workshops; leading or facilitating project workshops; taking notes during project workshops; preparing output reports; and liaising with internal and external stakeholders. Projects or work activities may be self-performed or delivered using contractor resource; and so, work will include the management of supply chain contractors engaged to support project delivery.
• Interface with the wider business groups colleagues to ensure that technical input to specific work tasks is accurate, and to communicate the outputs of these tasks.
• Deputise (where necessary) for the Senior Waste Specialist(s) to support management and execution of IWM packages of work.
• Provide technical project management support to the Programme Manager and Senior Waste Specialist(s) as required.
• Provide support to the delivery of external facing waste management services such as Peer Review / Peer Assist / Peer Learning process. This could include organisation / planning of visits to waste producer sites, participation in and delivery of post-review reports as required.
• Provide support, as required, to the wider IWMP Virtual Programme Management Office in the delivery of programme management activities. This includes execution of systems and processes for the delivery of routine IWM activities including reporting, schedule production and the organisation of meetings / events.
• Assist / lead the development and implementation of new processes / procedures / tools to support IWM and the wider business group.
• Present to industry groups, such as the IWM Industry Forum and participate in cross-industry forums as required.
• Attend customer and stakeholder meetings / conferences / exhibitions as required.
• Act as a point of contact for the IWM Delivery team with internal and external stakeholders.
• To be aware of and abide by the company’s Standards and Expectations
• To consider ED&I in all conversations and interactions, ensuring you treat all individuals equally, respectfully and in line with NWS’s ED&I values.

Experience Required

• Good degree in science or engineering subject.
• Chartered membership status (or working towards it) in relevant professional institute.
• Programme/Project management experience.
• Working knowledge of the inventory of radioactive wastes, including knowledge of the form, characteristics, and hazards of the wastes.
• Good understanding of the requirements for the management, treatment and disposal of radioactive wastes and materials.
• Familiarity with and use of the NDA Value Framework and its application to IWM Programme.
• Familiarity with current waste management plans and baselines across the estate (as detailed in Lifetime Plans).
• Proven ability to produce clear, concise written technical work that is appropriate for a range of audiences.
• Ability to communicate at all levels.