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Recruiter – 18 Month Fixed Term Contract

Closing date: 17/08/2026 View

Role area People
Location Risley Warrington
Band 4B

About the role

Recruiters play a pivotal role in building positive relationships which enable the business to deliver safely and effectively. They are responsible for sourcing, identifying, evaluating, and selecting top talent, as well as scanning the external market to provide strong market analysis and insights. Working alongside the Resourcing Partner to identify emerging themes and trends that impact on Sellafield’s ability to secure key talent streams. With a strong understanding of recruitment brand placement and market gaps, key duties include informing and supporting the development of target resourcing strategies, supporting the business in the creation of compelling job descriptions, sourcing candidates through various channels, conducting initial assessments, facilitating the interview process and ensuring the candidate experience is managed well in commencement to employment.

Support the Resource Partner to maintain a strong talent pipeline by proactively networking and engaging with potential candidates. Benchmarking and screening external candidates and developing high-quality candidate shortlists for Hiring Manager review. Conduct assessments of candidates to evaluate their qualifications, skills, and cultural fit. Supporting the Resource Partner with the recruitment process across designated professions, from job posting to offer negotiation, ensuring a smooth and positive candidate experience. Maintain accurate and up-to-date candidate data in the applicant tracking system (ATS) and other relevant databases. Provide guidance and support to hiring managers throughout the process, advising on interview techniques and best practices. Responsible for monitoring the success of the attraction strategies and recruitment campaigns through reporting and data analysis. Facilitate/participate in learning from experience sessions. Stay informed about market trends, industry standards, and recruitment best practices to continuously improve the recruitment process at Sellafield Ltd. Ensure compliance with applicable employment legislation and regulations within the nuclear industry. Collaborate with hiring managers to create detailed job descriptions and job specifications tailored to Sellafield Ltd. Source and attract potential candidates through various channels, including job boards, social media platforms, professional networks, job fairs and referrals. Lead and act as a brand ambassador at various events, such as careers fairs or on-campus school talks/fairs. Provide support to the social media strategy and development of content for use on various media platforms used by the recruitment team (careers site, blogs, social...

Assistant Cost Engineer

Closing date: 17/08/2026 View

Role area Project Controls
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4C
Closing date: 17/08/2026

About the role

Assist in the provision of a Cost Engineering service for a project.

Assist in ensuring the accuracy and timeliness of data communicated and reported to all Stakeholders. Highlight/escalate any issues as appropriate, through the Project Controls Management structure. Maintain compliance with approved SL Procedures and Cost Engineering systems. Assist in the active contribution to continuous improvement of the functional quality and performance of Project Controls. Interface and maintain relationships with Internal Stakeholders. Demonstrate behaviours that allow a challenging attitude and the capacity to learn continually. Good communication, collaboration and team working skills. Embrace the company values of Mental Health, Diversity and Inclusion (DI). Baseline: Support the preparation of baselines during all project phases. Support the creation of a time-phased cost control estimate. Monitor, Control & Forecast: Support to the preparation, monitoring and forecasting of expenditure profiles and provide accruals where required within the Cost Breakdown Structure. Support to ensure all commitments are recorded to maintain projects forecasts within approved financial limits. Support the preparation the ‘estimate at completion’ at control account level for review and approval. Maintain the cost control databases and validate the information across Cost Engineering systems. Apply metrics such as quantity tracking to identify cost trends and to update estimates of final costs and support the feedback of norms. Support the Commercial team with approval of contractor valuations and applications for payment. Support the provision of Lifecycle/Fiscal Year cost profile for financial management decision making. Support the provision of the required...

Closing date: 17/08/2026

Safety Case Advisor

Closing date: 17/08/2026 View

Role area Safety Case
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 4B
Closing date: 17/08/2026

About the role

The Safety Case Advisor (SCA) supports the Safety Case Manager (SCM) in overseeing the implementation, maintenance, review, and withdrawal of the Nuclear Safety Case, and contributes to its development when needed. They undertake this in line with relevant Sellafield limited guidance and procedures, relevant legislation, good practice, and business requirements. The SCA role has a growth pathway in place which takes a trainee from a B4B Entry SCA to a B4A Fully Accomplished SCA. This is demonstrated over a approx. 3-5 year period and through gaining a deep understanding of the Safety Case process and methods and evidence in applying these in different scenarios. The current vacancies are in: Infrastructure, WVP, PFCS and MSSS - however, please note that we are a mobile profession and you will be required to move to different plants in your career in order to broaden your experience, gain appropriate evidence along the pathway and support business needs. This is a key role that provides operational support to the business. Any activity involving nuclear material should consider the requirement for a Nuclear Safety Case. While the role is varied, it requires significant reading and report writing, which applicants should consider before applying. It is particularly well suited to individuals who enjoy problem-solving.

Support the Safety Case Manager in Managing the Nuclear Safety Case to ensure Nuclear Safety, legal compliance and efficient and effective operations and project delivery through all relevant lifecycle phases. Ensure internal and external stakeholder engagement (at varying levels of seniority) to secure stakeholder support and build confidence in any proposed approach. Seeks and shares learning (internal to the profession, within the wider business and external to the business) to identify any opportunities for improvement or innovation in their Safety Case area. Maintains a broad awareness of business and profession drivers in order to ensure Safety Case Management approaches align with current business needs, context and strategic drivers. Challenging approaches when necessary to achieve a Safety Case that best enables the mission. Assists in the development, maintenance, assurance and optimisation of SL’s Nuclear Safety Case arrangements to ensure that arrangements reflect industry relevant good practice and are flexible enough to enable the mission (for example- by providing learning, experience and technical opinion on the arrangements and at times, leading on the development of methods/ processes/guidance). Supports the development and maintenance of the capability for Safety Case facility teams to ensure a healthy pipeline of technical resources for the future (for example by acting as a mentor/ inputting in to training and briefing). Note: The accountabilities outlined in this job description are not exhaustive. Position holders may be required to undertake other work-related activities commensurate with their grade and skills which are necessary to fulfil the job purpose. This may include...

Closing date: 17/08/2026

Retrievals Strategy Leader

Closing date: 10/08/2026 View

Role area Technical
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 3A Lower

About the role

Strategy Leaders are fundamental in defining and implementing both local and enterprise level strategies that support the delivery of the NDA Strategic Outcome Specification and demonstrate regulatory compliance. They are accountable for identifying, gathering, interpreting, presenting, analysing, and managing the information that forms the foundation of strategic advice provided to senior management (Executive & Board) and stakeholders. This includes evaluating technical and strategic options, ensuring overall coherence, recognising key interdependencies, and assessing deliverability, whilst maintaining transparency and stakeholder confidence in strategic decision making. Strategy Leaders lead (directly or indirectly) Strategy Managers, Specialists and Advisors who carry out strategic assessments, manage business critical data, and deliver analysis that informs best value approaches for delivery and mission enabling functions; whilst maintaining regulatory, and other stakeholder, confidence.

Accountable for ensuring strategy in their business area remains relevant, and the required implementation plans and tracking arrangements are in place to ensure coherence between strategy and delivery to ensure performance is monitored and effective contingencies can be developed if required. Lead the delivery and/or enable the delivery of work packages that inform, and develop, strategy and approaches, for example strategic assessments. Lead on the development of strategies that demonstrate regulatory compliance across all Site Licence Conditions; including but not limited to Licence Conditions 32 (Accumulation of radioactive waste), 33 (Disposal of radioactive waste), and 35 (Decommissioning). Lead 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, chairing and leading interaction with key contributors, facilitating or participating in workshops to progress the strategy, strategy implementation and ultimately the mission. Lead the development of lifetime record systems to ensure corporate knowledge is retained and decisions are underpinned. Lead strategic reporting e.g. development and maintenance of the strategy health dashboards and enabler dashboards. Work with other Portfolios and Enterprise departments to integrate the Portfolio strategy and plans with other interacting areas; working with the other Strategy teams and Strategy Authorities to resolve disconnects to optimise the site position and ensure each area remains integrated and aligned with the overall enterprise and NDA strategy. Lead appropriate strategy governance meetings and support senior strategy governance by providing specialist knowledge and...

Safety Case Manager

Closing date: 17/08/2026 View

Role area Safety Case
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 3B Upper
Closing date: 17/08/2026

About the role

The Safety Case Manager (SCM) will provide leadership and line management to a team of nuclear safety case advisors to manage (i.e. implement, maintain, review and withdraw) the Nuclear Safety Case in their business area as well as input into and support the development of Nuclear Safety Cases in their area in accordance with SEMS Area 2.6.3 ‘Manage Safety Case’ process arrangements, relevant legislation, good practice and business needs.

1. On behalf of the Safety Case owner, will manage the Nuclear Safety Case to ensure Nuclear Safety, legal compliance and efficient and effective operations and project delivery throughout through all relevant lifecycle phases. 2. Provides expert advice and leadership in respect to Safety Case management issues to support continued operations and progress against project delivery. 3. Provides input and support to the development of Nuclear Safety Cases to ensure that a) the extant Safety Case is appropriately considered in the development of a new Safety Case and b) the Safety Case being developed is implementable. 4. Sponsors Safety Case documentation through appropriate governance routes to ensure delivery of the Safety Case in line with business and programme requirements. 5. Serving as the main contact with the regulator (supporting the Safety Case Delivery Lead and Development Team Managers on engagements when necessary) to ensure regulatory support and achieve permissioning for mission critical activities. 6. Leading on other stakeholder engagements to secure stakeholder support and build confidence in any proposed approach to ensure nuclear safety and efficient and effective operations and project delivery. 7. Seeks and shares learning internally to the profession, within the wider business and external to the business, to ensure continuous learning and improvement associated with Safety Case Management. 8. Maintains a broad awareness of business and profession drivers in order to ensure Safety Case Management approaches align with current business needs context and strategic drivers. Challenging approaches when necessary to achieve a Safety Case that best enables...

Closing date: 17/08/2026

WANO Corporate Host Interface Representative (HIR) – Development Opportunity

Closing date: 17/08/2026 View

Role area Business Improvement
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band Various

About the role

The Host Interface Representative (HIR) is a pivotal role supporting the successful delivery of a WANO Corporate Peer Review (CPR). Acting as the primary liaison between Sellafield and the WANO review team, the HIR ensures effective coordination, communication, and facilitation throughout all phases of the review. The role requires leading the organisation’s preparation, enabling efficient execution of the review, and supporting post-review understanding and response to findings. The HIR works closely with senior leadership and key stakeholders to ensure the organisation is fully engaged and derives maximum value from the review process. Who: Senior Leaders within the organisation (Band 3B Upper and above) When: 2027 onwards. With the ultimate aim of 2029 Corporate Peer Review delivery. How: This will be an additional role for personal development, not a full time role.

Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to engage effectively at all organisational levels. Excellent stakeholder management and influencing capability Highly organised with strong planning and coordination skills Ability to work under pressure and manage competing priorities Credible and confident when interacting with senior leaders and external reviewers Proactive, solution-focused, and resilient High levels of professionalism, discretion, and integrity Act as the single point of contact between Sellafield and the WANO CPR Team Leader and review team Lead and coordinate pre-review preparations, including readiness activities, document collation, and scheduling Ensure WANO has a clear understanding of the organisation’s structure, governance, strategy, and key risks Develop and manage the review programme, including meetings, interviews, and site engagements Coordinate all logistical arrangements to support the review team Facilitate effective delivery of the review by ensuring availability of key personnel and timely resolution of issues Maintain alignment with senior leadership, providing updates on progress and emerging themes where appropriate Support internal engagement to ensure openness, transparency, and responsiveness during the review Challenge findings from the review which are not accurate or would not give value to Sellafield Assist in post-review activities, including understanding findings and supporting development of action plans Dedicate a reasonable proportion of time to the role, whilst managing/delegating full time role duties Good understanding of nuclear industry operations, governance, and organisational structures Familiarity with WANO processes and peer reviews...

Nuclear Performance Manager (WANO Office)

Closing date: 17/08/2026 View

Role area Business Improvement
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 3B Lower 3B Upper

About the role

The Nuclear Performance Manager is responsible for supporting the delivery of the site's WANO improvement strategy and ensuring that learning from external assurance, operational experience, benchmarking and industry good practice is effectively translated into sustainable improvements across operational facilities. Working under the direction of the Head of Nuclear Performance, the role provides leadership, coordination and challenge to facility and functional teams to improve operational performance, strengthen defence in depth, and reduce the risk of recurring performance issues. The role acts as a focal point for monitoring programme performance, coordinating improvement activities, supporting governance arrangements and helping operational leaders implement strategic improvement programmes that enhance nuclear safety based on Sellafield’s performance against WANO programmes of Peer Review (PR) and enhanced Performance Monitoring (ePM). This role may also involve representing the company internationally, and it may provide useful experience, and insights, for anyone interested in a secondment to WANO Paris Centre. Who: Existing Band 3B Lower & Upper. When: Immediate

Strong commitment to nuclear safety and operational excellence. Credible and professional with the ability to influence at all organisational levels. Excellent stakeholder engagement and relationship-building skills. Strong analytical and problem-solving capability. Effective facilitator capable of driving improvement through collaboration. Self-motivated and able to work with a high degree of autonomy. Resilient and adaptable in a demanding operational environment. Highly organised with strong attention to detail. Able to challenge constructively while maintaining positive working relationships. Strong communication skills with the ability to present complex information clearly. Team player with a collaborative and proactive approach to delivering results. WANO Programme Delivery and Improvement Support the development and implementation of site-wide WANO improvement strategies and programmes. Identify, assess and monitor performance gaps highlighted through WANO assessments, operating experience and benchmarking activities. Work with operational and functional teams to develop and track corrective action plans and improvement initiatives. Facilitate the sharing of lessons learned and best practice across facilities and central functions. Support the implementation of improvement programmes focused on common performance gaps across a range of functional areas within Sellafield. Take on additional role of WANO Interface Officer (WIO) if required. Governance and Programme Oversight Support governance forums through the preparation of reports, programme summaries and improvement recommendations. Escalate emerging risks, barriers and trends that could impact programme delivery. Conduct periodic reviews of improvement plans and assess effectiveness of implemented actions. Assist...

Category Manager – ICT

Closing date: 10/08/2026 View

Role area Commercial Function
Location Sellafield or Risley
Band 3A Upper
Closing date: 10/08/2026

About the role

To support Sellafield and the directorate in the execution of the business and functional strategies. To partner with the stakeholders and lead cross functional teams in the development and execution of business aligned; integrated sub category and make v's buy strategies. Take the lead in determining the true business need and working collaboratively with the Sourcing Delivery Team in the sourcing and selection of suppliers. Post selection, take the lead in the proactive management of suppliers, and maximise value to the business through the delivery of innovative, progressive solutions, services and goods. Category Manager for lCT - This role shapes and delivers the strategy for the delivery of the Sellafield Ltd requirements for lCT from the Supply Chain. This role will include ownership of the lCT Commercial Category Strategy as well as full lifecycle commercial ownership and execution including procurement and contract management requirements. The role integrates heavily into the Information Services Organisation. The role will generally lead a team between the size of 6-18.

Act as lead during project/programme submissions at SL Investment Review Panels (IRPs) and NDA Expenditure Review Panels (ERPs) Plan - Develop, maintain, support and improve the quality of the Procurement Plan for their assigned category/ portfolio, to ensure the Plan in place is accurate with robust data integrity, any changes made to the Plan follow the change control process and that no fee abatement is incurred Strategy - Development and delivery of sourcing, contracting and supplier management strategies within the assigned sub-category(s) and suppliers to deliver fit for purpose, lowest cost and innovative solutions for the business. Category and commercial management - To lead sub category and commercial management activities, providing direction and coaching as required to cross functional teams in order to drive the right outcomes, while ensuring compliance with European Union (OJEU) and Public Contract Regulations. Supplier Governance & Performance - Execution of appropriate supplier relationship/contract management strategies. Ensure all SL minimum standards and controls are met in line with the Commercial Management Framework and that supplier contract, operational and strategic reviews are conducted and appropriate SRM/ contract management plans are in place in order to maximise value through performance, continuous improvement and innovation. Category Management & Compliance - To undertake sub category and commercial management activities, ensuring intelligent application, providing direction and coaching as required to cross functional teams in order to drive the right outcomes, while ensuring compliance with European Union (OJEU) and Public Contract Regulations and with all SL...

Closing date: 10/08/2026

Nuclear Operator EOI – Shift Working

Closing date: 17/08/2026 View

Role area Operations
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band Industrial Grade 2

About the role

Expression of Interest (EOI) We are inviting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from our existing Nuclear Operators for future opportunities in shift vacancies. This is to enable the continued support to business needs including Minimum Safety Staffing Levels (MSSL). To be considered for a shift position, an employee must: Be a fully competent Nuclear Operator Have a performance rating of meets expectations as a minimum for the 25/26 Financial Year Be willing to move to another facility if required Have a minimum of 2 years length of service within a Nuclear Operator role. Individuals may express interest in one alternative shift working pattern only, and the preferred shift pattern must be different from their current arrangement. Placement into a shift role will be determined based on a combination of business requirements and individual performance. Please note that opportunities for shift roles are currently limited. As a result, eligible individuals may experience an extended wait before being matched to a suitable vacancy. If you have any queries regarding the EOI please contact: operations.profession@sellafieldsites.com

Operations Manager – Expression of Interest

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Role area Operations
Location Sellafield West Cumbria
Band 3B Upper

About the role

We are seeking expressions of interest from current Band 3B Upper employees who are interested in a sideways move into the Operations Profession as an Operations Manager. Operations Managers are responsible for the safe, efficient and compliant operation of a facility or group of facilities. The role involves leading teams, managing resources and delivering organisational objectives while ensuring compliance with site standards, regulatory requirements and company expectations. The role also supports continuous improvement and operational performance across the business. The recent launch of the Operations Career Pathway provides greater clarity on development opportunities within the profession and supports the development of capability and resilience across our organisation. This is an opportunity to broaden your experience, apply your existing skills in a different environment and contribute to the long-term strength of our operational workforce. If you are interested in developing your career within Operations, we encourage you to express your interest.

Manage operations that ensure compliance with the Nuclear Site Licence conditions / procedures on behalf of the Head of Operations to ensure delivery against programme / delivery plans, within the bounds of the Safety Case. Maintain and ensure nuclear safety and security, as well as other safety including conventional, industrial, radiological, and environmental, of the facility by enforcing site standards, policies, processes, procedures and training. Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, in order to enable effective operations. Manage an operations team comprising Team Leaders and Operators, coaching the team, setting objectives, and reviewing performance, ensuring training takes place to ensure that staff have the necessary skills and knowledge to complete operations in a safe and effective manner. Authorise and validate modifications to ensure facilities are safe and well maintained. Manage operational delivery and improvements to ensure delivery against programme in a safe manner. Ensure governance arrangements are in place to support safe delivery of operational activities including effective assessment. In addition to the above, role holders are 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. Essential Skills: Significant experience (typically at least 2-3 years) within or supporting operations. In addition, Operations Manager 2 (B3B Upper) roles require broader experience typically gained from working across multiple operational areas. Sound knowledge of Safety Case principles and the application...

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