Job Description

To act on behalf of the Chief Executive Officer in supporting the delivery of the Cambridge Programme, ensuring strategic priorities are translated into tangible outcomes. The role operates with delegated authority from the CEO, providing senior project leadership, stakeholder management and delivery oversight across a complex portfolio of work involving internal and external partners.

The postholder will work directly with senior leaders, subject matter experts and external stakeholders to drive progress, resolve barriers and ensure delivery remains aligned to organisational priorities and CEO expectations.

This is a 12 month opportunity, open to applications from those graded 4A only.

Principal Accountabilities

• Lead delivery of the Cambridge Programme on behalf of the CEO, translating strategic priorities into clear plans and outcomes.
• Drive progress across workstreams, maintaining oversight of performance, risks, dependencies and key milestones.
• Act as the primary programme contact, building strong relationships with senior internal and external stakeholders.
• Represent the organisation in meetings and engagement activities, influencing outcomes and resolving barriers to delivery.
• Coordinate governance, reporting and decision-making processes, ensuring timely escalation of issues and risks.
• Produce high-quality briefings, reports and presentations to support Executive and Board discussions.
• Provide strategic advice and support to the CEO, anticipating opportunities, challenges and decisions.
• Track actions and commitments through to completion, ensuring accountability and delivery.
• Identify opportunities to improve programme effectiveness and accelerate progress through practical solutions and continuous improvement.

Essential Experience & Skills

Essential Experience
• Significant experience leading complex strategic projects or programmes.
• Experience working with senior executives and influencing decision-making.
• Strong stakeholder management skills across organisational boundaries.
• Experience producing high-quality executive briefings and reports.
• Demonstrable track record of delivering outcomes in complex and ambiguous environments.

Essential Skills
• Strategic thinking combined with a strong focus on execution.
• Excellent communication and influencing skills.
• Strong planning, organisation and prioritisation capability.
• Ability to work independently with delegated authority.
• Political awareness and sound judgement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Additional Information

• Open VN
• Number of Vacancies: 1
• Contact: Rebecca Haniak

The informal discussions for this vacancy are expected to be 30th September 2026.

ASW’s may have the right to apply for internal Sellafield Ltd vacancies. Please note if you are an Agency Supplied Worker you are required to attach evidence of all qualifications obtained to support your application. We require a minimum of A*-C (9-4) GCSE in English Language, Maths & Science/IT or equivalent / higher qualification.

Contracted Supply Workers (CSWs) are not eligible to apply to internal vacancies. CSWs are welcome to apply to external vacancies advertised on our external vacancies board.

This is a 12 month opportunity where only applications from candidates at grade 4A will be considered. The anticipated start date for the successful candidate is 5th October 2026. Line manager approval must also have been sought to ensure candidates can be released from their current role.

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 27th September 2026.