Emergency Arrangements Coordinator (78/26)

Classifications

Emergency Arrangements Coordinator

Appointment type
Permanent
Full time/part time
Full time
Job category
EHSS&Q
Flexible working available?
No
Location
Dounreay
Salary range
£46,267 to £79,434
Posted Date
13/03/2026
Closing Date
27/03/2026
Reference
78/26

Join us at the heart of Dounreay’s Security & Resilience (SAR) function as we strengthen our capability to protect the site, our people, and our community.  As an Emergency Arrangements Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in shaping how the site prepares for and responds to emergencies, working with internal experts, national regulators, and key external partners to ensure the highest standards of safety and compliance with Licence Condition (LC)11 and other Health & Safety Legislation.

A trainee would be considered for this post at a salary range of £38,354 - £46,267 

What makes this role exciting:

  • Be part of a high‑profile, mission‑critical team influencing the site’s emergency strategy
  • Design and deliver training that enhances preparedness across the organisation
  • Work closely with major stakeholders including Vulcan NRTE, Highland Council and Office of Nuclear Regulation (ONR)

What you'll be doing:

  • Shape, review and maintain Emergency Arrangements documentation, ensuring full consistency across site operations
  • Build strong relationships with external partners, representing Dounreay and the SAR at key meetings and forums
  • Lead engaging training, assessment and appointment processes for emergency response personnel
  • Coordinate and support site‑wide emergency exercises, while championing Security and Resilience culture across the organisation

Who we are looking for:

  • An HND (Science/Engineering/Business) or equivalent experience, supported by strong operational or site knowledge
  • A confident, collaborative approach with the ability to influence and partner with a wide range of stakeholders
  • Alignment with Dounreay’s behavioural expectations and readiness to participate in the Emergency on‑call rota
  • Ideally, experience in planning or developing Emergency Arrangements, or the motivation to grow into this as a trainee
  • Post specific capability analysis assessment
If you’re motivated, collaborative and eager to play a vital role in safeguarding the site and its people, we’d love to hear from you. Whether you’re an experienced professional or looking to develop into this specialist area as a trainee, this is your chance to join a team with purpose, influence and opportunity. Apply now and help shape the future of Dounreay’s resilience.
  
We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 6 April 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage you to submit your application as soon as possible.
  
If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact careers@dounreay.nrservices.uk at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

Benefits Package

Please note:  All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks.  For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.