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Systems & Data Analyst Secondment Opportunity

Closing date: 16/11/2026 View

Role area Technical
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4B

About the role

Systems & Data Analysts deliver systems management, simulation modelling, advanced data analytics and data science services to support evidence-based decision making across the business. They work closely with stakeholders and provide technical input to aid the development, deployment, implementation and ongoing management of solutions that are safe, secure and drive efficiency. The role combines responsibility for hosting, configuration, administration and maintenance of business-critical systems, servers and applications with the application of data analytics, operational research and modelling techniques. Systems & Data Analysts analyse datasets, conduct operational research, deploy data science methods, identify root causes, and support operational improvements, technology optimisation and enterprise strategy development. This is a 9 month opportunity, open to applications from those graded 4B only.

Liaise with stakeholders to understand customer needs and agree a clear and bounded scope. Understand and optioneer (or support optioneering of) potential solutions considering all factors, delivering conceptual designs and justified solutions that ensure project deliverables are met to time, quality and cost. Manage, administer, configure and maintain business-critical systems, servers, databases, applications and hosted environments, ensuring availability, performance, resilience and compliance. Support the deployment, upgrade, patching, monitoring and lifecycle management of infrastructure, platforms and applications used throughout the business. Develop and implement discrete-event, system dynamics and agent-based models to replicate complex operational environments, test scenarios, evaluate risk and optimise resource allocation for safety-critical operations. This informs capacity planning, workflow optimisation and contingency planning. Collaborate with business units, engineering teams, vendors and regulatory bodies to ensure systems and analytical solutions are safe, secure and compliant. Develop, configure, maintain and support specialist platforms used throughout the business at a level commensurate with their grade. Perform descriptive, diagnostic, predictive and prescriptive analytics on large-scale datasets, applying statistical methods, machine learning algorithms and pattern recognition techniques to uncover trends, risks and anomalies. Monitor system performance, availability and security, proactively identifying opportunities for improvement and implementing corrective actions where required. Undertake validation, testing and analysis to understand system performance and delivery against agreed requirements and deliverables. Apply optimisation techniques (e.g. linear programming, integer programming) to implement and propose improvements that deliver efficiency. Support strategy development that aligns with Sellafield's safety and sustainability...

Site Integration Capability Support – Expression of Interest

Closing date: 23/11/2026 View

Role area Operations
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4A

About the role

This expression of interest (EOI) is an exciting opportunity to support the Site Integration Capability (SIC) team in enabling enterprise-wide coordination of activities across Sellafield. The role provides exposure to strategic planning, cross-functional decision making, risk management and senior stakeholder engagement, helping to identify, resolve and escalate threats and opportunities before they impact mission delivery. The SIC (Site Integration Capability) establishes the data, tools, processes and governance for enterprise-wide SCC (Sellafield Coordination Centre adoption), which will align Operations with Strategy. What is the SCC tool? - The SCC tool is a visual capability that provides users with a view of the future demands and services across the Sellafield site. Why is the SCC tool used? - The SCC purpose is to support Sellafield in proactively assessing and planning site activities, allowing issues to be prioritised and escalated. How does the SCC act as an enabler? - The SCC enables the Enterprise to coordinate using the right information, with the appropriate people, in a timely manner. This position provides support to the Site Integration Capability (SIC) Manager to establish data, tools, processes and governance to align Operation with Strategy by use of the Site Co-ordination Centre (SCC) tool and process to identify, resolve and escalate threats and opportunities before they impact on Sellafield’s Mission Delivery. This EOI is open to applications for those at grade 4A only.

Promote and support nuclear, conventional, radiological, environmental and security safety by maintaining a safe operating envelope through ensuring all work activities adhere to site standards, policies, processes, and procedures. Contribute to the continuous improvement of the SCC tool and process with the PPP development team to ensure safe delivery of Site Integration activities against defined standards, company objectives and Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). Act as a triage service for enterprise threats identified via the SCC/SIC software. Asses, coordinate and facilitate the resolution of enterprise threats and opportunities identified through the SCC processes. Lead and support site-wide working groups to identify, resolve and escalate cross portfolio threats to Enterprise Mission Delivery. To support the strategic alignment of Master Production Schedules and Product and Secondary Waste Plan’s (PSWP). Support effective operations integration by acting as secretary for key working groups and governance meetings, authoring reports and presenting at committees/working groups as and when required. In addition to the above, the role holder is expected to fulfil other duties and tasks that are commensurate with their grade assigned to them by management to ensure efficient operations and the success of the team / organisation. Demonstratable knowledge of working within projects/programmes/strategy. Good stakeholder management and influencing skills and the ability to engage effectively at all levels of the organisation. Good written and verbal communication for reporting and stakeholder engagement. Demonstrated experience in developing, simplifying and optimising information to improve decision making and...

Dosimetry Team Leader

Closing date: 23/11/2026 View

Role area NEHSQ
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4B
Closing date: 23/11/2026

About the role

Are you looking for your next challenge in a role that combines leadership, operational delivery, technical oversight and radiological safety? We are looking for a motivated and professional individual to lead the External Dosimetry team in the safe and reliable delivery of an essential site service that directly supports workforce protection and regulatory compliance. This is an opportunity to take ownership of a highly visible operational area, lead an experienced team and play a key role in maintaining the standards expected within a modern radiological protection environment. The role offers a varied workload, daily interaction with multiple stakeholders across site, and the opportunity to influence service delivery, standards and continuous improvement within the dosimetry function.

What You’ll Be Responsible For: As Dosimetry Team Leader, you will lead the team in the safe provision of a quality External Dosimetry Service. This includes: Production and assessment of Whole Body and Extremity Dosemeters. Ordering, assigning and dispatching Neutron Dosemeters. Management and oversight of site PAD stocks. Managing the collection and counting of Static Air Samples. Overseeing the collection of Biological Samples. You will also: Carry out line management responsibilities for the External Dosimetry team. Ensure the safe and compliant delivery of dosimetry services in line with statutory and company requirements. Coordinate routine operational delivery across Whole Body Dosimetry, Extremity Dosimetry, Static Air Sampling and PAD management. Act as a Qualified Person (QP) for the annual calibration of the site stock of Electronic Personal Dosemeters (EPDs). Act as Local Clearance Coordinator for the dispatch of dosimetry equipment to off-site facilities. Ensure equipment maintenance schedules and essential consumable stock levels are effectively managed within budget constraints. Provide technical dosimetry advice to customers and stakeholders. Produce, review and validate procedures and instructions where required. This role would suit someone who enjoys leading people, managing operational priorities, solving problems and maintaining high standards within a safety-focused environment. This is more than a supervisory position. The Dosimetry Team Leader plays an important role in supporting safe operations across site by ensuring critical dosimetry services are delivered reliably, professionally and to a high standard. The role provides the opportunity to: ...

Closing date: 23/11/2026

Technical Profession Expression of Interest – Shift Laboratory Analyst

Closing date: 16/11/2026 View

Role area Technical
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4C 4B

About the role

Laboratory Analysts perform chemical, radiometric and physical analysis to ensure that site processes operate within robust safety, environmental and quality standards. This is essential to demonstrate regulatory and Safety Case compliance. Analysts discharge a variety of analytical techniques to assure operations at varying stages of the lifecycle across the Sellafield site. Expressions of Interest are welcomed from existing Laboratory Analysts (either 4B or 4C) for a position within the Analytical Services Shift Laboratories. The successful candidate will be required to work on a ‘12.5hr Standard Shift’ rota. Please note this is a change to shift pattern only, the successful candidate will retain their current grade.

Deliver analysis compliant with laboratory instructions, Safety Case, Quality Assured Analytical Methods, COSHH Assessments, Risk Assessments and associated safety legislation, to customer and regulatory requirement, maintaining personal, chemical and environmental safety throughout their delivery. Schedule analysis to ensure that results are reported within agreed timeframes. Monitor method performance, taking improvement action as required to maintain high levels of quality control, and reporting non-conformance. Ensure safe and compliant disposal of chemicals and analytical waste. Calculate analytical results and peer-check to ensure accuracy. Result reporting, checking and approval using specialist software. Ensure appropriate maintenance and calibration of analytical and safety equipment. Undertake quality control activities to support the maintenance of UKAS accreditation. As required, extend analytical capability to meet customer need (method validation, extension to scope). Delivery of analysis compliant with ISO 17025, in support of UKAS accreditation. Calculate, check and report analytical results. Author and check technical reports, extensions to scope. Maintain compliance with all site licence conditions during laboratory operations, specifically SLC23. SC Clearance, or the ability to achieve. Monitored worker status, or the ability to achieve. Qualified to HNC/HND level, or equivalent, in Chemistry or a science related subject. Ability to work well under pressure and to be able to meet tight deadlines. Knowledge of analytical techniques and instrumentation. Understanding of ISO 17025 and UKAS accreditation requirements. Experience demonstrating a foundation knowledge of Microsoft Excel. Prior experience within...

Training Developer

Closing date: 23/11/2026 View

Role area Training
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4B
Closing date: 23/11/2026

About the role

The Training Developer is the key contact for all Training analysis, design, development, and evaluation needs within the business. This includes the development of training products that meet stakeholder and regulatory requirements in accordance with the company's processes and procedures. The role holder works with site training and business organisations to promote high standards of training products for end user completion and subsequent deployment of personnel to support the Sellafield mission.

Contributes to the investigation and identifies appropriate prerequisites/equivalents to be used to meet SQEP requirements. Investigates areas of perceived performance gaps. Contributes to forming recommendations for the customer on the back of a Training Needs Analysis investigation. Utilises various systems to investigate if duplicate/similar training material currently exists. Facilitates the analysis of roles, and subsequent tasks. Effectively communicates findings to relevant committees. Independently inputs analysis data using the appropriate system and process. Captures design data in recommended systems. Using the analysis data as the key source of input, determine the optimum training intervention whilst considering cost and effectiveness. Presents decisions to relevant committees, clearly explaining the benefits. Uses a range of resources/software to produce training and assessment material. Inputs to peer review, offering suggestions and feedback in order to improve the training programme. Develops training that is structured according to SL standards, meets customer needs from a SQEP deployment, technical, inclusivity and quality point of view. Facilitates the review of SAT derived and legacy documentation. Carries out Post Training Evaluation and escalates any findings and recommendations. The successful candidate will have excellent communications skills, be able to prioritise work scope and have and understanding of the systematic approach to training and how it is used at Sellafield. Experience in delivering a functional service to a diverse customer base whilst maintaining required compliance standards would be an advantage. Ability to analyse data to identify trends and...

Closing date: 23/11/2026

Electrical Services Team Leader

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Role area Operations
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4A Team Leader

About the role

The role holder is responsible for all operational activities on the electrical distribution network ensuring site supply and demand is met to support SLC11, legislation and Sellafield (SL) standards and procedures.

The role holder will provide 24/7 Shift Team Manager cover for Electrical Services, includes DAP duties for the 11KV site electrical distribution network and all standby generation duties including but not limited to release of plant, SSC duties, COMAH DAP, compliance with safety case, IS for emergency response etc. Appointment of LV & HV AP(E) role. Line management of team of Operational Engineering Assistant trained in AP(E) specifically telecontrol, Low Voltage and High voltage tasks. Provide guidance on all aspects of electrical safety to operations, maintenance, projects and contractors to minimise the risk of injury to individuals and ensure compliance of legislation, policies and procedures. Act as excavation Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all electrical services providing guidance and permissions on site excavations. Maintain compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (E@WRs), IET Wiring Regulations & SL Electrical Safety Rules (ESR) & guidance; during any activities by personnel on electrical equipment or electrical systems by undertaking the agreed programme of Task Observations and Electrical Safety Audits. Ensure high hazard electrical work (e.g. work on or near live exposed conductors that may give rise to danger) has high quality pre job briefs and the appropriate control & supervision. Introduce and encourage use of Maintenance Standards and Human Performance tools and techniques in activities associated with work on electrical equipment and electrical systems. Attend relevant stakeholder meetings or isolation surgeries to provide electrical safety advice on the hazards identified and the controls required...

Authorised Person Electrical

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Role area Operations
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4A

About the role

Provide an expert front line electrical safety support service to reinforce, maintain and improve electrical safety & electrical maintenance during plant operations and maintenance (including isolations) to ensure compliance with all relevant legislation & guidance and to work with our people to continually improve their knowledge and experience and safe working practices.

Provide guidance on all aspects of electrical safety to operations, maintenance, projects and contractors to minimise the risk of injury to individuals and ensure compliance to legislation and guidance. Maintain compliance with the Electricity at Work Regulations (E@WRs), IET Wiring Regulations & SL Electrical Safety Rules (ESR) & guidance during any activities by personnel on electrical equipment or electrical systems by undertaking the agreed programme of Task Observations and Electrical Safety Audits. Provide training, coaching and mentoring to Nominated Persons Electrical (NP(e)), Planners, Safe Systems of Work Controllers (SSC) and others as required on activities associated with work on electrical equipment or electrical systems. Nominate, re-nominate and assess NP(e)s and contractors (as required) to meet SL and Regulation 16 of the E@WRs requirements. Produce, endorse or advise on Risk Assessments to identify and assess electrical hazards prior to commencing or instructing others to carry out work on any electrical equipment, electrical system or any other task which has risk from electricity. Ensure high hazard electrical work (e.g. work on or near live exposed conductors that may give rise to danger) has good quality pre job briefs and the appropriate control & supervision. Attend relevant stakeholder meetings or isolation surgeries to provide electrical safety advice on the hazards identified and the controls required to mitigate hazards. Lead or support investigations with electrical implications to determine root causes and identify learning to share across site. Support SAP(e) in improving electrical safety and maintenance,...

Business Support – 12 Month Secondment

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Role area Business Management
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4C 4A

About the role

The purpose of the Portfolio/Business Advisor is to support the provision of quality information, intelligence and analysis to the portfolio governance bodies to enable timely and informed decision making to support a specific business area (variance in size and complexity) in the successful achievement of directorate or departmental objectives.

Compiles, collates, interprets and flags issues on performance reports and assures their content putting the information in to context against overall deliverables to support directorate or departmental decision-making. Leads the development of the Delivery Plan on lower complexity areas and supports the Business Manager with development of the plans for high complexity projects/areas. Delivers baseline management activities through the full lifecycle, developing trends, CCRs & presenting at local & divisional committees. Manages the stakeholder engagement required for successful implementation. Pro-active stakeholder engagement to ensure understanding of the business area context, deals with challenges and queries on management information and escalates complex issues. Attends the EACs when relevant to gather appropriate management information for high complexity areas, providing challenge where necessary. Provides professional portfolio/business management advice and guidance to key stakeholders by being the focal point of contact in a team, ensuring there is an alignment between policy and practice. Supports the development and maintenance of resource demand plans through regular sharing of information and intelligence on changes to the baseline plan and Delivery Plan. Provides support into governance meetings, developing agendas, calendars of business, terms of reference and undertaking effectiveness reviews, taking an appropriate record and tracking actions. Ability to present accurate information to high standards in a variety of formats to timescales. Qualification in a relevant professional area or with relevant work experience. Good communication skills with the ability to summarise technical and / or complex data. ...

Supply Chain Resilience and Assurance Specialist

Closing date: 16/11/2026 View

Role area Commercial Function
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4C

About the role

Provide supply chain analysis and risk management for the Supply Chain Directorate (SCD) to protect mission delivery, build supply resilience, and strengthen business continuity.

Supply Chain Mapping: Lead the mapping, monitoring and oversight on Sellafield’s Key and Critical suppliers. Establish and maintain the processes, systems, and methods for the Commercial Function to map and monitor the wider supply chain (1200 suppliers). Provision of Market and supply chain intelligence: Support Category Teams with provision of market research and information, including market and category intelligence and macro risks. Manage market intelligence and financial ratings service provision from external service providers. Reporting, trending, and analysis of supplier financial health: Manage the regular Financial Health, Claims, and Cost Inflation monitoring and Risk Management processes for Commercial Function, chairing the functional meetings. Develop recommendations on supply chain risks for leaders and teams in the Commercial Function. Manage the Supplier Failure Contingency Planning process and associated Business Continuity planning for Commercial Function. Lead for Commercial Function regarding supply chain and external risks, such as changing legislation, climate change, and cyber security: Analyse information and data sources to build an intelligence picture and real-time insight on current and future supply chain risks, communicating the output and proposing response strategies Analyse, evaluate and integrate information from multiple external and internal sources, to identify risks and produce assessments and dashboards: Present concise, easy to understand and actionable reports via both written and verbal presentation. Provide user support to SCD on our systems related to supply chain risk, including our supply chain risk management system, market intelligence system, and financial health monitoring systems. The...

Strategy Advisor

Closing date: 16/11/2026 View

Role area Technical
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4B
Closing date: 16/11/2026

About the role

Strategy Advisors support the identification, collation, interpretation, presentation, analysis and management of information and data, enabling provision of strategic advice and effective strategic decision making within required deadlines. This supports the delivery of the NDA Strategic Outcome Specification and aligns to regulatory guidance. This includes supporting the evaluation of technical and strategic options, supporting overall coherence, recognising key interdependencies, and assessing deliverability, whilst supporting transparency and stakeholder confidence in strategic decision making. Strategy Advisors conduct strategic assessments and manage business-critical data and analysis that informs best value approaches for delivery and mission enabling functions; whilst maintaining regulatory, and other stakeholder, confidence, with oversight from appropriate levels of supervision and governance.

Deliver work packages to help inform/develop the strategy and approaches, within the required timescales. Support the development and maintenance of strategy, technical, baseline plans and integration documents, ensuring a unified approach. This includes the initial gathering and collation of information, arranging meetings with key contributors/stakeholders, facilitating or participating in workshops to develop the strategy, progress strategy implementation and ultimately the mission. Deliver strategic reporting e.g. development and maintenance of the strategy health dashboards and enabler dashboards. Work with other Portfolios and Enterprise Departments to align strategies and plans, resolve any disconnects, and ensure integration with the overall enterprise and NDA strategy. Attend and provide input to appropriate strategy working group meetings as required. Support the delivery of strategy governance meetings, including the arranging and alignment of key governance meetings, preparing agendas, recording minutes and actions and tracking these through to completion. Gather learning from experience (LFE) from all areas and apply this learning effectively when delivering work scope. Support prioritisation activities, ensuring risks are appropriately considered and managed. Support the identification, underpinning and management of key decisions, including the use of specialised decision management software such as Accolade. Authorities: Prepares appropriate strategy documents. Checking strategy, technical, business and other key documents to required level. Perform specific duties required by the role and assigned by the Line Manager, in accordance with the bounds of the skills and competencies possessed by the individual. To identify personal development needs to...

Closing date: 16/11/2026

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