Information on the role:

We are offering an opportunity in the Internal Communications team at Sellafield Ltd.

This is a 12 month maternity cover.

The successful candidate will be expected to have a broad understanding of digital communication tools and skills.

There will be the opportunity to investigate and develop skills to use the following:
• SharePoint 2013 and OnLine
• Viva Connections
• Viva Engage
• Govdelivery
• Digital signage (Clever Touch and Clever Live)

Part of the role will be to work with the Internal Communication team to ensure these channels and others are being used effectively.

What will the Successful Candidate be Doing:

The successful candidate will be fulfilling the role of communications officer within the department, meaning they will be expected to:
• Develop contacts within the organisation in order to provide advice and support on internal communication and engagement approaches in line with the Sellafield Ltd Communications and Stakeholder Engagement strategy.
• Offer colleagues suggestions on the best way to tailor content for publications.
• Edit copy effectively with an eye for a great headline, flair and accuracy.
• Bring a new perspective to our internal communications campaigns and offer advice on communications tools which could be used to support them.
• Identify and commission copy from contributors where appropriate, and offer advice on the best way to present/write that content for different channels.
• Ensure that corporate branding and editorial standards are upheld.
• Ensure that all communications activity undertaken is backed up with planned effective measurement and feedback, and that this information is used to develop ongoing communications.
• Contribute to the Sellafield Ltd Emergency Duty team.

The Ideal Candidate:

This is a fantastic opportunity to work at the highest levels of the organisation and develop communication skills. You will need to feel confident about:
• Using recognised internal communication standards and techniques. • Understanding the impact and influence of communication on workforce engagement.
• Evaluating our communication and engagement methods.
• Identifying different audiences and producing effective, tailored content.
• Creating and writing digital platforms.
• Working quickly and accurately to tight deadlines.
• Challenging the status quo and making a case for clear, effective and strategic communications.
• Advising senior stakeholders.

Additional Information

• Open VN
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Contact/s: Chris Wood – chris.x.wood@sellafieldsites.com

This opportunity is for 1 position. In the event that there is high interest in this position, the hiring manager will hold informal, documented discussions to determine which candidate is best suited to the role, expected to take place week commencing 19th February 2026.

Sellafield Ltd are recognised as a Disability Confident Employer (Level 3). Disability Confident employers offer an interview to disabled applicants that meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. Sellafield Ltd define the minimum criteria as the ‘essential skills’ which are listed on the vacancy notice. Whilst completing your application form, you will be able to indicate if you wish to be considered under the disability confident scheme. If you would prefer to discuss this directly with us, please contact the GBS Recruitment team on recruitment@sellafieldcloud.co.uk

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The closing date for this vacancy is 8th February 2026.