Are you ready to start your career somewhere that you can make an impact from the very start of your career? At Sellafield Ltd, we’re not just offering you a job – we’re offering you the chance to be a part of one of the UK’s most significant missions. Sellafield is the only site in the country that can safely manage all forms of nuclear waste, with our teams finding new ways to ensure it is kept safe until a permanent disposal facility is ready. We are also guardians of the UK’s largest stockpile of nuclear materials. In the past, we have been responsible for breakthroughs such as the world’s first full-scale commercial nuclear power station, and today we are helping to keep lights on across the UK by safely receiving and storing spent nuclear fuel from the UK’s fleet of power stations.
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading environmental scientists. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Environmental profession, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in an Environmental based subject. Chemistry and other science based degrees will also be considered A willingness to relocate to West Cumbria Curiosity,...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading safety professionals. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Radiological Protection & Safety area, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in a STEM subject. Physics & Chemistry degrees are preferred but are not mandatory A willingness to relocate to West Cumbria...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading nuclear operations professionals. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Operations profession, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree, preferably in a STEM or Logistics, Operations based subject but these are not mandatory A willingness to relocate to West Cumbria Curiosity,...
Looking for a placement where you’ll really feel valued? At Sellafield Ltd, you’ll be a part of one of the UK’s most significant missions – safely managing the nation’s nuclear legacy and building a cleaner, safer future. With decades of projects ahead, this is your chance to gain experience at a company where purpose and development go hand in hand.
Our Summer Placement programme is comprised of 10 weeks of development. You’ll work on projects that might be a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading engineers. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. 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. You’ll gain real experience, working on live projects alongside industry experts. We don’t just look to build your technical skills, we’ll help you develop those personal and professional skills that can make you stand out from the crowd. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who truly want to see you succeed. A placement with us means contributing to work that truly matters for the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. We’re looking for students to join our Engineering & Maintenance profession in 2026. To read more about them, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ On track to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree...
Our Summer Placement programme is comprised of 10 weeks of development. You’ll work on projects that might be a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading scientists. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. 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. Science & Maths students will join our Technical profession. You’ll gain real experience, working on live projects alongside industry experts. We don’t just look to build your technical skills, we’ll help you develop those personal and professional skills that can make you stand out from the crowd. You’ll be supported by experienced colleagues who truly want to see you succeed. A placement with us means contributing to work that truly matters for the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about Technical, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ On track to achieve a minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in a science or...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading engineers. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. To read more about our Design Engineering profession, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering based subjects A minimum of a 2:1 Masters degree in Civil Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, and a minimum of 2:1 Batchelors degree...
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.
The Strategy & Policy Team Lead plays a key role in supporting the Deputy CISO by overseeing strategic cyber security initiatives, refining governance processes, fostering cross-functional collaboration, and strengthening communication across the organisation. This role also drives the development of security awareness, education, and culture throughout the business. Acting as a trusted advisor and liaison, the Team Lead helps align cyber risk management, compliance efforts, and leadership engagement. They contribute to shaping the broader cyber security strategy and enhancing the Cyber Security & Information Assurance team’s long-term capability and resource planning. Additionally, they promote risk awareness and translate strategic security objectives into actionable insights for senior leadership. A key challenge lies in reviewing existing policies and standards, identifying gaps, and establishing a coherent and forward-looking framework that aligns with regulatory expectations and business needs. This includes building a strong reference model and ensuring consistency across IT and OT environments. The role requires a deep understanding of cyber security projects across the organisation, particularly within ICT & Digital, to ensure CS&IA is effectively integrated and resourced to support delivery. Operating in a complex and evolving threat landscape, the role must balance strategic oversight with hands-on delivery, ensuring that cyber risk is well understood, communicated, and managed across the enterprise. Drive continuous improvement of cyber security processes, controls, and metrics to enhance resilience and reduce risk. Support the Deputy CISO in shaping and delivering the cyber security strategy, including talent planning and resource coordination. Coordinate governance boards and meetings,...
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.
We are seeking a Security Architect Team Lead to take on a leading role in one of three specialist Security Architecture capabilities; Enterprise, Security, or Operational Technology. This role sits within a maturing cyber security function in a highly regulated, safety and mission critical environment and offers an exciting opportunity to make a real impact in developing our cyber capabilities in-house. As the organisation embarks on a digital transformation journey, the role must balance strategic vision with practical delivery, working across traditional IT and emerging OT landscapes. Security by design must be embedded from ideation to operation, with architecture acting as the bridge between business objectives and technical implementation. The Team Lead will be responsible for delivering expert design leadership, architectural oversight, and assurance to ensure digital systems and platforms across the business are secure by design, support business operations, and meet regulatory requirements. The role enables a consistent architectural approach through implementation of the ISO/ICT Security Architectural Framework and Team Leads must also coach and support the professional development of their team, while influencing cultural change across a complex stakeholder landscape. Provide day-to-day leadership to a defined team of the Security Architecture function (Enterprise, Security, or OT), acting as a subject matter expert and escalation point. Translate the organisational Security Architectural Framework into actionable designs and standards within the area and ensure consistent application across projects and programmes. Influence architecture and solution designs to ensure cyber security controls are embedded, scalable, and aligned with organisational policies....
The Cyber Risk Team Lead is responsible for managing the organisation’s cyber risk management and reporting activities. Reporting to the Head of Governance, Risk, Compliance and Assurance, this role plays a key part in ensuring that cyber risk is effectively monitored, recorded, and communicated across the organisation. The role ensures alignment with enterprise risk frameworks and supports the identification of trends, gaps, and mitigation progress across the cyber risk landscape. Maintain and operate the cyber risk register, ensuring accurate recording, categorisation, and alignment with risk appetite. Coordinate with system owners and SMEs to validate and update risk entries and mitigation plans. Lead the routine cyber risk review cycle, preparing agendas, materials, and facilitating discussions. Produce high-quality risk summaries, dashboards, and heatmaps for operational and executive audiences. Develop thematic and trend-based risk reports to support strategic decision-making. Ensure timely escalation and de-escalation of cyber risks, with appropriate ownership and documentation. Support integration of cyber risk into enterprise risk and assurance frameworks. Liaise with corporate risk, internal audit, and business continuity teams to ensure alignment and consistency. Contribute to risk governance forums, steering groups, and review boards. Drive continuous improvement of cyber risk methodologies, tools, and reporting processes. Support third-party and supply chain cyber risk assessments, including critical supplier identification and assurance. Collaborate with procurement and commercial teams to embed cyber risk considerations into supplier selection and contracting. Lead a small team of cyber risk professionals. Strong understanding...
Our Graduate programme is comprised of 2 years of structured development. You’ll rotate through real projects that are a first in the nuclear industry where you can really make a difference, working with industry leading scientists. There’s no blueprint for the work we do – that’s why we need you. You’ll receive support from a dedicated mentor during your graduate programme and onto your chartership journey. By the end of the 2 years you’ll have built the skills, confidence, and networks to take your career to the next level. At Sellafield Ltd there’s decades of opportunity over next 100 years and beyond. The scale of this once-in-a-lifetime undertaking gives our people unprecedented freedom. We need a workforce who are ready to be world-leading experts in shaping the UK’s sustainable nuclear future. We can offer you training, further qualifications, and clear career progression to support you in accelerating your career. You can really make an impact, helping to protect our site and communities today and being a part of creating the future of our tomorrow. We’re an organisation with a clear purpose. Join 12,000 people united by one purpose – to create a clean and safe environment for future generations. Science & Maths graduates will join our Technical profession. To read more about Technical, head to their section on our programme areas page: https://careers.sellafieldsite.co.uk/graduates-placements/graduates/programme-areas/ A minimum of a 2:1 Bachelors degree in Chemistry, Chemical Engineering or Physics based subjects A willingness to relocate to West Cumbria Curiosity, ambition,...
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