At Sellafield Ltd, we are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world-class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. By joining Sellafield Ltd, you join an amazing team of people, from all walks of life, where you can thrive in a connected, considerate culture of innovation, collaboration, and community; and play a significant part in the UK's sustainable nuclear future.
The HR Business Partner acts as a strategic liaison between the People Function and Enterprise areas , ensuring alignment of people strategies with organisational goals. Lead and participate in year cyclical people-related activities. Advise managers on complex employee relations issues. Facilitate and support organisational design processes. Implement workforce planning and talent management initiatives. Support change management and organisational development activities. Analyse and present people metrics to inform decision-making. Ensure compliance with employment law and internal policies. Coach line managers on core people processes, instilling people management best practice to drive enhanced line manager capability, and escalating concerns, demand or opportunities. Authorities & Dimensions: No budget responsibility unless managing people related budgets for a team. The job will influence and guide budget holders’ decisions relating to people-related cost effectiveness. The job may operate within a single Enterprise area or multiple areas. Essential Skills: Level 5 CIPD Associate Diploma / Foundation or Undergraduate Degree in a related field or equivalent experience. CIPD Associate Accreditation or willingness to work towards. Knowledge and experience in Senior level human resource practices. Ability to apply commercial awareness / business acumen to strengthen business partnering capability. Organisational design methodology and practice. Strong understanding of HR principles, employment law and best practices. Ability to handle confidential information with professionalism and integrity. Problem-solving skills and attention to detail. Proficiency in HR information systems and reporting. Demonstrable experience of...
The Threat Intelligence function at Sellafield Ltd is responsible for planning, gathering, processing, and analysing cyber threat information specific to Sellafield Ltd and the broader civil nuclear sector. The team transforms this information into valuable and actionable intelligence to inform risk management, security operations, and strategic planning, supporting the proactive defence of the organisation’s critical assets. This is a newly established threat function within the Cyber Security Operations function at Sellafield Ltd, designed to strengthen the organisations cyber security posture. Sellafield operates in a uniquely complex, regulated and high-stakes nuclear environment, where protection of critical assets is paramount. The role must navigate the challenges of building foundational cyber capabilities from the group up, establishing robust security practices, integrating advanced detection technologies, and developing tailored processes to suit both legacy and emerging technologies. Operating at the intersection of IT and OT the function must ensure seamless delivery, compliance with stringent regulatory frameworks, and resilience against evolving threats. Plan, gather, process, and analyse information from varied sources (open, closed, internal, dark web) relevant to Sellafield Ltd and the civil nuclear sector. Produce high-value intelligence outputs, ranging from technical indicators to strategic advisory for business and operational risk decision-makers. Assess emerging threats, actor tactics, vulnerabilities, and trends; contextualise findings for impact on the organisation. Collaborate with SOC, engineering, and incident response teams to ensure intelligence integration and alignment with current and future threats. Maintain relationships with external partners, government, and sector-specific threat-sharing groups. Develop and enhance processes,...
This is a newly established role within Sellafield Ltd’s CS&IA Organisation, designed to enhance proactive threat detection capabilities within the Cyber Security Operations capability. The role is crucial for uncovering hidden threats and adversary tactics across complex, regulated IT and OT environments, enabling timely detection and response to protect nuclear safety and operational resilience. The Senior Threat Hunter leads in developing advanced methodologies, integrating threat intelligence and driving automation, while balancing technical delivery with mentoring and collaboration. This position requires adaptability to evolving threats, commitment to regulatory compliance and proactive contribution to the continuous improvement of cyber defence. The Senior Threat Hunter, as a technical specialist, leads continuous improvement, mentors junior staff and ensures compliance with regulatory and organisational security standards and operates within the regulated nuclear environment to ensure resilience, compliance and the safe and secure operation of the site. Develop and maintain structured threat hunting methodologies and playbooks to ensure repeatable, high‑quality hunting activities. Execute threat hunting activities to identify indicators of compromise and emerging attack techniques. Identify telemetry gaps and work with the SOC engineering team to improve data visibility and detection logic across IT and OT environments. Adapt hunting methodologies for OT environments, considering unique constraints such as limited telemetry, legacy systems, and operational safety requirements. Analyse threat intelligence and correlate findings with internal telemetry to detect potential risks. Develop and refine/test hunting hypotheses based on adversary TTPs and frameworks such as MITRE ATT&CK. Produce clear, actionable reports and...
Looking for a placement where you’ll really feel valued? Join Sellafield and help create a clean and safe environment for future generations while shaping the UK's sustainable future through world-first engineering, science and innovation. This year, we have summer placement opportunities in our Design Engineering profession for those studying Civil Engineering. https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/placements/design-engineering/ You’ll play a meaningful role in helping us deliver nationally important work, develop specialist skills and build a career with purpose.
Our Summer Student Scheme gives you the opportunity to put your learning into practice and gain valuable experience in a professional environment during your university studies. Through a structured and supported programme, you'll work on real projects that contribute to Sellafield's nationally important mission while developing the skills, confidence and experience needed for your future career. Alongside building technical competence in your chosen area, you'll take part in dedicated learning and development activities designed to enhance your professional skills and broaden your understanding of the industry. It's a great opportunity to gain meaningful experience, expand your network and explore future career opportunities with Sellafield, including progression onto our Graduate Development Scheme. You’ll receive dedicated support throughout your placement, and by the end you could be rewarded with a conditional offer on our graduate programme for the year you graduate. You can start to build professional networks and pave your own path to success. Summer Placement students’ salary will be dependent on what age you are when you join us and will be pro-rated over the 10 weeks you’re with us. You’ll also receive holiday allowance that reflects your length of employment with us. Ages 18-20: £23,068 pro-rata. Ages 21 and over: £27,043 pro-rata. During your placement with us you will get the opportunity to work towards objectives that if met, you will be offered the opportunity to return on our graduate programme once you have completed your degree. *Subject to their being a suitable graduate position available. All of our...
To lead the Threat team in delivering proactive threat intelligence, threat hunting, and advanced analysis to identify, assess, and mitigate cyber threats targeting Sellafield Ltd’s critical infrastructure and information assets. The role ensures timely identification of emerging threats, supports incident response, and drives improvements in threat detection capabilities. The Team Lead will manage operational processes, develop team capability, and ensure compliance with regulatory and organisational security standards, contributing to the safe and secure operation of the nuclear site. Define and maintain the strategic roadmap supporting the Head of Cyber Security Operations for threat intelligence and threat hunting capabilities, ensuring alignment with organisational risk appetite and long-term cyber resilience goals. Lead the development and delivery of threat intelligence and threat hunting capabilities across IT and OT environments. Oversee collection, analysis, and dissemination of actionable threat intelligence to internal stakeholders. Drive proactive threat hunting activities to identify indicators of compromise and adversary techniques. Ensure timely escalation and coordination of threat-related incidents in line with organisational and regulatory requirements. Maintain and improve threat management processes, ensuring alignment with industry best practices and compliance frameworks. Develop and maintain threat dashboards and reporting for senior stakeholders and regulators where appropriate, ensuring KPIs are tracked for threat intelligence and hunting effectiveness, driving measurable improvements in detection and response. Integrate threat intelligence into SOC detection workflows and automation pipelines where appropriate. Collaborate with detection engineers, SOC analysts, and ICT teams to enhance detection coverage and response capabilities. ...
Our Operational Technology Group placement will mainly focus on: Support and demonstrate understanding around low complexity software modifications such as virus engine updates, mimic changes and Temporary Software Modifications made permanent following site level procedures. Support breakdown recoveries in a number of settings on active*/none active plants. Demonstrate understanding of Programmable Electronic Systems nominated duties by shadowing engineers during tasks. Support the interrogation of systems to collate data, for either analysis for information reports. Demonstrate understanding of Programmable Electronic Systems tools, off-line development systems, test environments and equipment used by OTG Control System Engineers.
To make the most of your T Level industry placement, you'll need to demonstrate a positive attitude, a willingness to learn, and the ability to work safely and professionally in the workplace. We're looking for students who are ready to contribute, take ownership of their development, and make a positive impact within their team. Attitude Has a positive attitude and approach to work Is interested in our organisation and the work we do Is kind and respectful to others Respects our requirements Is ready to take responsibility and take the initiative Takes part in working life and the work community Behaviour Works hard Performs as well as possible Is well-organised and reliable Is punctual when attending placement Follows safety and health guidelines to ensure their safety and the safety of others Raises any concerns to their placement manager and pathway lead at the earliest opportunity Learning Is keen to learn and grow as a person Asks questions to get information, carry out tasks and learn new skills Talks to colleagues Builds up a network of people to help Is willing to try out new things Takes ownership for their learning Our T Level placement opportunities are based within areas of our business that also support our Degree Apprenticeship opportunities for Level 5-6 Nuclear Engineering apprentices. As a result, we're looking for students who have the academic potential to progress onto our Nuclear...
Our Plant Engineering placement will mainly focus on: Developing an understanding on how we proactively identify plant problems. Become knowledgeable on the methods we use to monitor plant performance. Support employees on the delivery of a range of maintenance activities. Develop an understanding of how we implement and review maintenance strategies. Become knowledgeable on compliance such as legal obligations and good practice associated with. Develop an understanding of disciplined maintenance standards.
At Sellafield Ltd, we are harnessing our expertise; bringing together world-class skills and innovative technology to solve complex nuclear, infrastructure, and engineering challenges. By joining Sellafield Ltd, you join an amazing team of people, from all walks of life, where you can thrive in a connected, considerate culture of innovation, collaboration, and community; and play a significant part in the UK's sustainable nuclear future. The challenges we face are amongst the most complex anywhere in the world. We are using advanced technologies to shape, create and advance the world’s nuclear decommissioning knowledge and capability. That’s why our work is driven by people with a passion for problem-solving and innovation.
Sellafield Ltd requires specialist legal advice to support the successful delivery of its mission and this role will support our Legal team’s delivery of high value regulatory law support to an evolving business in a complex environment. As a highly regulated organisation a legal advisor within the Regulatory Law team advises the business across a range of matters including health and safety, environment, security and transport from regulatory interpretation through to assisting significant projects and dealing with enforcement. You will be responsible for the delivery of high-quality legal advice in relation to regulatory law matters for Sellafield, supporting the delivery of strategic business objectives with the opportunity to work with the wider NDA group legal teams. The role will encompass diverse regulatory matters, including contentious and non-contentious work. Following an initial period gaining knowledge of the business environment under the direction of the other regulatory solicitors, you will be responsible for your own matters and will work as part of the wider Sellafield legal team. You will report to the Head of Regulatory Law and ultimately the General Counsel. Deliver high quality and timely legal advice and support to the business in relation to regulatory law matters. Undertake legal risk analysis in connection with contentious and non-contentious regulatory law activities to maintain consistent, compliant and enabling positions in support of the SL Enterprise Strategy, Operating Plan, Board Risk Appetite statement, as well as external factors relating to government policy and strategy. Identify emerging regulatory legal issues and...
Your ideas. Real responsibility. Lasting impact. Join Sellafield and help create a clean and safe environment for future generations while shaping the UK's sustainable future through world-first engineering, science and innovation. This year, we're recruiting graduates across a range of areas, including: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/site-engineering/construction/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/placements/site-engineering/commissioning/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/site-engineering/engineering-maintenance/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/science-maths/environmental/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/operations/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/project-management/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/people-function/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/safety/radiological-protection-safety/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/safety/safety-case/ https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/science-maths/technical/ Whichever path you choose, you'll play a meaningful role in helping us deliver nationally important work, develop specialist skills and build a career with purpose.
Our Graduate Development Scheme is a structured two-year programme designed to help you build the foundations of a successful and rewarding career. From day one, you'll gain real responsibility, develop technical expertise and work alongside industry-leading professionals on projects that make a genuine difference. Through a blend of professional development, on-the-job learning and support towards chartership, you'll have everything you need to grow your confidence, expand your skills and become a future specialist in your field. Whether you're looking to develop your technical expertise, build your professional network or accelerate your career, we'll give you the opportunities, support and experience to help you reach your potential. Our graduates start off with a 24-month fixed term contract, with an excellent starting salary of £44,027, rising to £45,010 in Year 2. Following successful completion of your graduate programme and subject to there being a suitable vacancy, you could be offered a permanent position with us. If you’re relocating here from more than 30 miles away, we’ll support you with a relocation allowance of £1,400. £1,400 can provide you with rent cover for up to 3-months in some areas of West Cumbria. We know that moving on from university isn’t always easy. That’s why all our graduates can also apply for an interest free loan of £2,000 which you pay back through your monthly salary over your 24-month contract. We aim to strike a good work/life balance by offering 30 days annual leave with statutory public holidays on top. There is also the...
Your ideas. Real responsibility. Lasting impact. Join Sellafield and help create a clean and safe environment for future generations while shaping the UK's sustainable future through world-first engineering, science and innovation. This year, we're recruiting Electrical, Mechanical and Chemical Engineering graduates to join our Design Engineering teams in Warrington. You'll be supported through our Graduate Development Scheme while building technical expertise in your chosen discipline and contributing to the design of innovative engineering solutions that support Sellafield's mission. It's an opportunity to apply your academic knowledge in a professional environment, learn from experienced engineers and develop the skills, experience and professional networks needed to build a successful career in engineering. https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/early-careers/graduates/design-engineering/
Our Graduate Development Scheme is a structured two-year programme designed to help you build the foundations of a successful and rewarding career. From day one, you'll gain real responsibility, develop technical expertise and work alongside industry-leading professionals on projects that make a genuine difference. Through a blend of professional development, on-the-job learning and support towards chartership, you'll have everything you need to grow your confidence, expand your skills and become a future specialist in your field. Whether you're looking to develop your technical expertise, build your professional network or accelerate your career, we'll give you the opportunities, support and experience to help you reach your potential. Our graduates start off with a 24-month fixed term contract, with an excellent starting salary of £44,027, rising to £45,010 in Year 2. Following successful completion of your graduate programme and subject to there being a suitable vacancy you could be offered a permanent position with us. If you’re relocating here from more than 30 miles away, we’ll support you with a relocation allowance of £1,400. We know that moving on from university isn’t always easy. That’s why all our graduates can also apply for an interest free loan of £2,000 which you pay back through your monthly salary over your 24-month contract. We aim to strike a good work/life balance by offering 30 days annual leave with statutory public holidays on top. There is also the ability to purchase an additional 2.5 days leave on top. We also offer an attractive defined contribution...
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