AMS PSR

On behalf of Nuclear Waste Services, we are looking for a Learning and Development Assistant (InsideIR35) for a 6 months contract based in Hybrid - 1 day a week in Cumbria.

Nuclear Waste Services brings together the UK’s leading nuclear waste management capabilities.

We have integrated the expertise of Low Level Waste Repository (LLWR), Radioactive Waste Management (RWM), and the Nuclear Decommissioning Authority (NDA) group’s Integrated Waste Management Programme (IWMP). This creates an organisation focused on the management of the UK’s nuclear waste, safely and securely for generations to come.We are part of the NDA group, which is undertaking the biggest clean-up project in Europe over many decades. Nuclear Waste Services is integral to this environmental clean-up mission, as we work to provide permanent answers to our country’s nuclear waste. The UK has been producing and managing radioactive waste on an industrial scale since the 1940s. However, today’s approach and capabilities for waste management need to adapt to keep pace with NDA’s decommissioning ambitions. This includes its commitment to recycle 50% of waste from decommissioning and reduce secondary wastes by around 70% by 2030.

As a Learning and Development Assistant, your main responsibilities will be:

• Administration of learning and development solutions to support the people strategy and maximise company capability.
• Extract, record, and present information from Personal Development Plans on capability & L&D needs.
• Support the Senior Technical Competency Training Manager in analysing learning and development needs linked to annual appraisal process.
• Inputting of Training and Medical Records for the organisation and contractors where necessary.
• General filing of training and development records.
• Issuing required reading and mandatory training for new starters.
• Scheduling of Training and Development Activities.
• Running and taking action from expiry reports to prompt for training and assessments due for renewal in the near future.
• Liaising with external training and development providers .
• Assist and support the development and coordination of Career Pathways.
• Assist and support the management of the Learning Management System (LMS).
• Provide administrative support to the Mentoring Scheme and advise on pairing.
• Produce management information which evaluates the effectiveness of learning and development and recommends improvements.
• Managing the performance management arrangements (including the timetable, advice and material for reviews and calibration) and ensuring accuracy and quality. 
• Carry out new starter L&D actions and maintains systematic records in the HR information system (HRIS)
• Prepare high quality employee correspondence and maintains employee electronic files with accurately filed documents in accordance with
• GDPR requirements and information security. 
• Competence Management Administration, ensuring it is maintained and updated and competence requirements identified and delivered.   
• Procurement administration
• Booking on and off-site meeting rooms and facilities
• Provide assistance and support with general training and development queries

Essential:

• CIPD L5 or equivalent or relevant experience working as a L&D Professional
• Knowledge and understanding of Nuclear Site Licence
• Conditions and associated legislation i.e Health at Safety at Work Act 
• Excellent communication skills
• Attention to detail 
• Ability to work on own initiative

Please be aware that this role can only be worked within the UK and not Overseas.

We want Nuclear Waste Services to be a great place to work where everybody is action orientated, ambitious, collaborative and acts with integrity. It will combine the talent of our people and give them an environment in which to thrive. Not only will this be good for our people, but also allow Nuclear Waste Services to grow its capability even further. We will be driven by doing the right thing for our people, customers, partners, and the communities where we operate to ensure all our operations are safe and secure.

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 

As a member of the Disability Confident Scheme, NWS guarantees to interview all candidates who have a disability and who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of candidates who have a disability who meet all the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. This scheme encourages candidates with a disability and/or neurodivergence to apply.

Armed Forces Covenant

NWS guarantees to interview veterans or spouses / partners of military personnel who meet all the essential criteria for the vacancy. In cases where we have a high volume of ex-military candidates / military spouses or partners, who meet all of the essential criteria, we will interview the best candidates from within that group. 

In applying for this role, you acknowledge the following "this role falls in scope of the Off Payroll Working in the Public Sector legislation. Any rates of payment quoted will reflect the gross rate per day for the assignment and will be subject to appropriate taxes and statutory costs. As such the payment to the intermediary and your income resulting from this contract will be different".