An exciting opportunity has become available to join the IWM team as a Senior Strategy Advisor. In this key role, you’ll lead and deliver a number of high-impact work packages across the enterprise helping to shape and drive strategic initiatives that make a real difference. The IWM team is split into three different areas which covers: - Higher Activity Waste (HAW). - Lower Activity Waste (LAW)/ Controlled Waste. - Effluents. Please note this vacancy is only open to those who are in the Technical profession.
The role advertised will involve working closely with the Senior Strategy Mangers who are responsible for providing strategic assurance to the Site Strategic Authority. The role includes leading the development and maintenance of key waste strategy information including the Sellafield Ltd Waste Management Plan (WMP) and Integrated Waste Implementation Plan (IWIP). The role incumbent will develop breadth of understanding across the entire waste management system, where appropriate collaborating across the NDA Group to support optimising waste management pending disposal and will become / work towards becoming a strategy subject matter expert within the IWM team. Furthermore, the deliverables offer an opportunity to gather evidence for registration / chartership with professional bodies such as The Royal Society of Chemistry (RSC) and the Institution of Chemical Engineers (IChemE) (not an exhaustive list). As a Senior Strategy Advisor, you’ll deliver expert guidance and strategic insight to a diverse range of stakeholders, driving forward key objectives that align with the vision for IWM within the Site Strategy team. You’ll be instrumental in shaping future direction, influencing decision-making, and delivering tangible outcomes that support long-term sustainability and innovation. The role is primarily office based and can be located at either Hinton House (Risley) or Albion (Whitehaven). Agile working is supported with the expectation that the majority of time is spent within an SL workspace. Demonstrated delivery of technical / strategic work at the appropriate grade. Knowledge of Sellafield Site Strategy. Understanding of how value stream strategies / strategic implementation approaches support progression...
Ready to take the next step in your leadership journey within Sellafield Fire & Rescue Service? We are inviting expressions of interest from capable and committed Sellafield Fire & Rescue Service Crew Managers who are keen to progress into the role of Watch Manager through our structured Career Pathway Process. This is a key opportunity for those ready to lead teams, manage operational readiness and uphold the highest standards of safety, professionalism and nuclear security across the Sellafield site. Participation in and successful completion of the SL Leadership Standard Assessment is a mandatory step within the Watch Manager Career Pathway. Once successfully passed, individuals will enter a holding pool until a Watch Manager position becomes available. If more than one candidate is in the pool when a vacancy arises, a structured scoring process will be applied using agreed criteria to ensure fair and transparent selection. Full details of how the pathway works and the governance procedure can be found via the ‘Career Pathways’ tab on the ‘Security, Resilience and Emergency Management SharePoint Page’.
Watch Managers play a critical leadership role within SF&RS. Acting on behalf of the Station Manager, they supervise and develop teams of firefighters to ensure readiness for fire, medical, environmental and other emergency incidents. They provide incident command, manage safety-critical and SQEP training and oversee the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire and rescue equipment. Watch Managers also support multi-agency coordination, apply JESIP principles and contribute to strategic site command operations, including liaison duties at the Main Site Command Facility (MSCF). The role demands resilience, sound judgement and the ability to lead by example in high-pressure environments. Lead and develop operational teams to maintain SF&RS emergency response capabilities. Act as Incident Commander and apply risk-based decision-making in dynamic situations Manage the delivery of training, competence assurance and safety-critical activities Represent SF&RS in multi-agency command environments and support site command centres Uphold SL’s Nuclear Professionalism Standards and contribute to a strong leadership culture Sellafield Fire & Rescue Service substantive Crew Managers. Crew Managers that have a My Contribution 'Performance Rating' of 'Meets Expectations' or above. Crew Managers that have a 'Potential Rating' of 'Potential to progress at a higher grade or zone in the organisation'. Individuals with a current rating of 'Unable to rate' will also be eligible to express interest. Please submit your Expression of Interest including: A brief statement detailing how you would ensure your team continues to grow and develop whilst meeting operational demands, especially when time or resources...
Ready to lead at a strategic level within Sellafield Fire & Rescue Service? We are inviting expressions of interest from experienced and capable Watch Managers who are ready to progress into the role of Station Manager through our structured Career Pathway Process. This is a significant opportunity for those who are passionate about leading teams, shaping operational strategy and driving excellence across SF&RS. Once successfully passed, individuals will enter a holding pool until a Station Manager position becomes available. If more than one candidate is in the pool when a vacancy arises, a structured scoring process will be applied using agreed criteria to ensure fair and transparent selection. Full details of how the pathway works and the governance procedure can be found via the ‘Career Pathways’ tab on the ‘Security, Resilience and Emergency Management SharePoint Page’.
Station Managers play a pivotal role in leading SF&RS operations across the Sellafield site. Acting on behalf of the Emergency Response Manager, they manage and direct teams of Watch Managers, Crew Managers and Firefighters to ensure the delivery of a safe, effective and professional emergency response service. They are accountable for operational readiness, training strategy and the coordination of complex multi-agency incidents. Station Managers act as Senior Tactical Incident Commanders, oversee SQEP and safety-critical training and provide strategic situational awareness to site leadership. The role demands resilience, adaptability and the ability to lead by example in high-pressure environments. Step into a senior leadership role within SF&RS, with direct influence over operational readiness, team development and emergency response strategy. Lead multi-disciplinary teams and shape the delivery of critical site-wide capabilities, building on your Watch Manager experience to drive performance and assurance. Represent SF&RS at site command centres and in multi-agency environments, enhancing your visibility and impact across SL’s emergency management landscape. Drive continuous improvement and change initiatives, contributing to the evolution of SF&RS and supporting SL’s broader safety and resilience goals. Develop your strategic command experience, including JESIP application and liaison roles, positioning you for future progression within the emergency response profession. Sellafield Fire & Rescue Service substantive Watch Managers. Watch Managers that have a My Contribution 'Performance Rating' of 'Meets Expectations' or above. Watch Managers that have a 'Potential Rating' of 'Potential to progress at a higher grade or zone in the...
Please note as this is a profession VN you must be in the Technical profession to apply. The SNM inspections team are responsible for carrying out the Examination, Inspection, Maintenance and Testing of all SNM packages and assets supporting site license conditions requirements within the SNM Strategy and Technical team. Inspections of SNM packages are carried out as evidence to underpin the safe and secure storge of SNM, prior to longer term and final disposal of SNM. In addition, the role requires collaboration with innovation to support the delivery of inspection improvement on to plant. In addition to the SNM package inspection program, the Inspections team deliver the asset inspections program, evaluating the current store and facility conditions, and carry out data analysis to assess storage conditions. Again, this work ties in closely with the SNM innovation team to deliver improvements of asset inspections and data collection and processing. The role is based within Albion square, with the requirements to carryout C2/C3 plant work on the Sellafield Site when required in order to support inspections programs and other technical business needs. The SNM inspections team form an integral part of underpinning the Sellafield mission of Safe and Secure storage of SNM. As part of the inspections team, you will be required to become a Suitably Qualified and Experienced Person (SQEP) against site licence condition 28 by working with a mentor to learn about the requirements. The role requires you to collaborate with the SNM operations teams and the SNM innovation team to support the delivery of inspections improvements on to plant. You will analyse data, assessing package and storage conditions and author technical reports which support the ongoing SNM safe storage case.
Support delivery of the SNM package inspection program by carrying out on plant inspections to comply with SLC28 (Examination, Maintain, Inspect and Test), including becoming SQEP to carry out this role. Deliver technical reports including inspection reports, technical justifications and data analyse to support the underpinning of SNM safe storage. Deliver technical packages of work to support inspection improvement, from proposing to implementing onto plant. Why SNM? It is a fascinating time to join SNM Technical, with preparatory work underway to develop and progress new two new facilities: SPRS Retreatment Plant (SRP), designed to retreat and repack our inventory, and the recently announced Plutonium Immobilisation Plant, which will take the next 30 years to research, mature, and build. This offers unique challenges for our technical teams working within SNM. Successful applicants will enable the progression of these projects and enable existing SNM operations through their delivery of technical support. This will require successful candidates to provide on-plant support in most cases. The SNM Strategy and Technical team works collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders including Major Projects, UKNNL, Universities and international laboratories. Together we work to further mature our understanding of special nuclear materials and the environments that they are stored in. Bachelor’s degree in relevant Science, Technology, Engineering or Maths (STEM) subject, or equivalent working experience. Monitored worker or ability to obtain. DV clearance or to be prepared to gain DV clearance. Ability to drive and deliver technical work packages. Strong...
Opportunity to join the Site Management Strategy and Technical Team. Site Management Strategy and Technical are a multi-disciplinary team that primarily support Infrastructure and Analytical Services, but also interact with each of our value streams. The appointed Strategy Team Member will focus on the Utilities and Energy scope within the team’s deliverables, completing strategic studies, business-critical data analysis to inform decision making, and supporting the implementation of sustainability strategies across the business. This role offers opportunity to influence and impact; it is fundamental in developing and implementing the Site Integrated Energy Strategy. The Strategy Team Member will support our mission, taking action to satisfy our Carbon Footprint and Climate Change responsibilities. This is an opportunity to enhance and broaden your skills and knowledge, while working in a varied area of the profession. The appointed individual will collaborate closely with other NDA group members, improving their visibility with the infrastructure leadership team, Environment and Sustainability teams, and external stakeholders.
Strategic Development: Lead and support strategic assessments and studies to develop underpinned strategic positions. Project Support: Assist projects in maintaining strategic alignment and support operations and engineering teams in developing asset care programs. Data Analysis and Management: Manage business-critical data and analysis to provide insights into best-value approaches for mission-enabling functions. Stakeholder Engagement: Engage with stakeholders on the Integrated Energy Strategy and Carbon Management Plan. Share learning and make improvements on Energy and Carbon strategies with the NDA Group-Wide Energy Programme. Work with plant operations and engineering teams, and the Programme teams to develop and implement strategic requirements. Bachelor’s degree in a science or engineering subject (BSc, BEng), or the equivalent relevant experience. Ability to achieve membership of a relevant professional body. Experience of optioneering and studies/strategic assessment work Demonstrable experience authoring technical documents. Strong communication skills and the ability to work with people at various levels of the organisation. Chartered in a relevant discipline. Experience engagement with a wide range of stakeholders. Experience delivering implementation plans based on strategic assessments. Please note you must be within the Technical Profession to be considered for this opportunity. This vacancy will close Sunday 14th December 11:59pm. Open VN Number of Vacancies: 1 Contact/s: Gary Hewitt For more information about the role, please contact Gary Hewitt (gary.hewitt@sellafieldsites.com). The interviews for this vacancy are expected to take place Thursday 8th January 2026. ASW’s may have the right to apply...
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