NNL has a vision for Equality, Diversity and Inclusivity (ED&I) which aims to be an inclusive workplace that attracts diverse talent through transparent and equal policies and procedures. We want you and the diverse mix of people that we employ, customers that we service and stakeholders that we influence to feel valued. We encourage a workplace culture where everyone can thrive with a sense of belonging.
All of our current vacancies can be found on this page. You can also find more information at https://jobsearch.nnl.co.uk
Total internal jobs: 16
Security Architect
Category: IT
Salary: Salary starting at £47,706
Closing Date: 2022-06-08
Location: Risley, Cheshire
Job Description for Security Architect:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The NNL operate a hybrid infrastructure and continue to lead the way in maximising the use of cloud technology in the nuclear industry. As a member of the Architecture Team, the Security Architect will be responsible for the technical security of NNL assets and infrastructure.
The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Preston, Culham, Stonehouse or Workington.
ApplyPlant Maintenance Schedule Coordinator
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £37,064
Closing Date: 2022-06-06
Location: Preston, Lancashire
ApplySenior Technical Advisor (Secondment)
Category: Government Office
Salary: Competitive
Closing Date: 2022-06-01
Location: Risley, Cheshire
Job Description for for Senior Technical Advisor (Secondment):
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. The Nuclear Innovation and Research Office (NIRO) is operated by the National Nuclear Laboratory (NNL). Our role is to provide independent strategic advice and guidance to Government across a range of nuclear and energy-related activities. Our purpose is to enhance the deployment of a safe, secure, sustainable, economic and reliable civil nuclear life cycle through high quality, informed and independent advice to Government. We do this through building strong relationships with Government, Industry, Regulators and Academia and may represent the interests of Government nationally and internationally, as required. NIRO is made up of NNL, Department for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy (BEIS) and Industry secondees who have the knowledge and experience to achieve this aim.
Our Secondment program, offers individuals the opportunity to take a break in their regular career trajectory to expand their horizons within the Nuclear industry. It is invaluable to the learning process and enables individuals to form new connections across industry, and Government whilst building upon your expertise without a long term commitment.
ApplyRisk Practitioner
Category: Project Management Authority
Salary: Salary from £42,073
Closing Date: 2022-05-30
Location: Risley, Cheshire
Job Description for Risk Practitioner:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
Working within the PMO office, the risk practitioner will be required to support the risk manager on ensuring that there is an efficient, effective and comprehensive approach to risk management. Providing effective controls and assurance to minimise risk events, which result in a negative impact to the organisation / employees / assets and poor customer outcomes, reputational damage or regulatory scrutiny / intervention.
Will be expected to have a good knowledge and understanding of risk management processes and applicable analytical skills, procedures, and tools (such as Active Risk Manager – ARM) by working closely with fellow risk professionals, Project Managers and teams to collate and challenge inputs to the risk database ensuring they are underpinned.
The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Workington or Sellafield.
ApplyWaste and Environment Officer (FTC - 22 months)
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £47,706
Closing Date: 2022-05-27
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Job Description for Waste and Environment Officer (FTC - 22 months):
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The role holder will be a member of the facility infrastructure and compliance team and complement the established team in supporting a facility modernisation project.
The Waste and Environment Officer role will be primarily owning and delivering decommissioning solutions and effective approaches to safe and compliant disposal of redundant assets and hazardous/radioactive waste in support of a facility improvement project.
At the forefront of the role is providing a service that ensures waste is managed, sentenced and exported in a cost effective and compliant manner. The role also needs to be forward looking to anticipate longer term needs of customers and stakeholders of the Preston Facility and working with the compliance and capability teams and other subject matter experts in ensuring that all wastes from the full lifecycle of the facility improvement project is managed.
The role holder will require a hands-on and can do mindset, combined with sound communication skills to influence stakeholders and collaborate across multidiscipline teams to create alignment in delivering an effective service to the facility.
ApplyProject Manager
Category: Project Management Authority
Salary: Salary from £47,706
Closing Date: 2022-05-29
Location: Workington, Cumbria
Job Description for Project Manager:
NNL is where your project management helps deliver our purpose. As part of our Project Management Authority, you’ll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It’s a challenging role but it’s an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-moving area.
Responsible for the successful delivery of project related work including the establishment of project execution strategies; management of cross-functional project teams, and the safe and secure delivery of project s through the project life cycle, to time, cost and quality to achieve customer satisfaction.
ApplyAssistant Project Manager
Category: Project Management Authority
Salary: Salary from £42,073
Closing Date: 2022-05-29
Location: Workington, Cumbria
Job Description for Assistant Project Manager:
NNL is where your project management helps deliver our purpose. As part of our Project Management Authority, you’ll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It’s a challenging role but it’s an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-moving area.
Responsible for the successful delivery of project related work including the establishment of project execution strategies; management of cross-functional project teams and the safe and secure delivery of project s through the project life cycle, to time, cost and quality to achieve customer satisfaction.
The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Wokington, Risley or Sellafield.
ApplySenior Project Manager
Category: Project Management Authority
Salary: Salary from £63,435
Closing Date: 2022-05-29
Location: Risley, Cheshire
Job Description for Senior Project Manager:
NNL is where your project management helps deliver our purpose. As part of our Project Management Authority, you’ll play a critical role in managing projects that deliver nuclear science to benefit society. Your project management skills and attention to detail will enable industry-leading scientists, engineers and analysts to work together to deliver unique projects using cutting edge technology. It’s a challenging role but it’s an opportunity to grow, adapt and develop new skills in a fast-moving area.
The location for this role is flexible and can be based at Risley, Workington, Preston or Sellafield.
ApplyStatistician
Category: Nuclear Operations
Salary: Salary starting at £42,073
Closing Date: 2022-05-27
Location: Workington, Cumbria
Job Description for Statistician:
This is where your skills play a critical role in keeping everyone safe. Working in Safety, Security & Safeguards gives you the chance to make your mark on some hugely interesting projects. NNL does work that nobody else in the sector is doing, and this means we need experts like you to make it possible, whilst keeping everyone safe. We’re committed to using nuclear science to benefit society for years to come. This means that you can build a long and successful career here whilst playing a meaningful role in delivering cleaner energy, reducing waste and keeping colleagues and the public out of harm’s way.
We are looking for a qualified statistician who is passionate about understanding and communicating data simply. Our statistics team provide advice and support in the optimal use of available data through;
Supporting scientists in statistical Design of Experiments and the application of sampling theory Supporting customers with the interpretation of data; through data analysis, empirical modelling and prediction Supporting decision makers to understand the uncertainty in their datasets for instance by underpinning assumptions through the application of probabilistic methodsYou will need to be able to work independently and lead and support junior statisticians in the team.
The role is flexible and can be located at Workington or or Warrington.
ApplyBusiness Analyst
Category: IT
Salary: Salary from £42,073
Closing Date: 2022-05-27
Location: Risley, Cheshire
Job Description for Business Analyst:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The Technical Business Analysts (TBA) will act as an intermediary between the business and technical delivery teams. Working with Business Engagement Partners, IT project teams and business clients, the TBA will collect, clarify, and translate requirements into requirements definition and conceptual design (using appropriate tools and techniques) from which applications and solutions are developed.
The TBA may also provide project management for small technical projects and work packages.
ApplyBusiness Services Administrator (FTC - 18 months)
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £20,268
Closing Date: 2022-05-29
Location: Preston, Lancashire
Job Description for Business Services Administrator:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
A Business Services Support team member is a highly visible customer facing role within NNL, providing essential administrative support to employees and visitors. NNLs administration team provides a wide variety of duties and support to internal and external customers. Reception cover, visits co-ordination and the checking and issuing of documents are regular tasks in the day to day role. Flexibility is required to cover Risley and Preston.
ApplyTechnology Commercialisation Officer
Category: Science, Strategy and Innovation
Salary: Salary from £31,721
Closing Date: 2022-06-14
Location: Risley, Cheshire
Job Description for Technology Commercialisation Officer:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
Support the delivery and management of NNL’s innovation portfolio, promoting an innovative culture across the business to ensure NNL can deliver nuclear science that benefits society. The location is flexible, can be based in Warrington or Workington.
All applicants are required to provide a covering letter to accompany your CV as part of the job application explaining how you are suitable for the role and how your skills and experience match the job requirements. Please upload your covering letter and CV as one document.
ApplyInfrastructure Support Engineer
Category: IT
Salary: Salary from £31,721
Closing Date: 2022-05-31
Location: Risley, Cheshire
Job Description for Infrastructure Support Engineer:
There’s never been a more exciting time to be part of the nuclear sector. New opportunities are being created all the time. At NNL, you’ll be in the ideal place to capitalise on this momentum, face new challenges and develop a long, successful and meaningful career.
We’re an organisation that’s here to experiment and push the limits of what’s possible. So, if you’re keen to excel in your chosen field, this is the place to do it. Because at NNL, anything is possible.
The role of the Infrastructure Support Engineer is to support the day to day running of NNL infrastructure including Server Patching, Monitoring and providing 3rd line support to field engineers via service management process.
They will also maintain the security of the technical components and remediate any problems where needed both in and out of standard business hours.
ApplyEngineering Tech Support Mechanical
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £42,073
Closing Date: 2022-05-30
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
Job Description for Engineering Tech Support Mechanical:
NNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you’ll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish — allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You’ll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.
Technical Support are responsible for providing Engineering support to the Infrastructure Compliance Engineering team to assist in delivering expertise in general plant, system, equipment reliability, configuration management or other specialised subject matter needed to satisfy the multi-faceted needs of the organisation.
ApplyElectrical and Instrumentation Craft
Category: EHSS&Q & Compliance
Salary: Salary from £33,503
Closing Date: 2022-06-01
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
Job Description for Electrical and Instrumentation Craft:
NNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll not only be able to get involved with a huge variety of projects, you’ll also have lots of opportunity to drive them through from start to finish — allowing you to see the impact your work has in a real-world environment. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with leading scientists. You’ll be part of a team that delivers work to benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.
The E&I Craft is responsible for carrying out safe, quality and efficient maintenance / breakdown & project activities within Central Laboratory. They shall ensure all activities are being undertaken in a safe and complaint manner, to meet all requirements of the Nuclear Site Licence (as applicable) and all Regulatory and Legislative purposes.
ApplyMethods Manager
Category: Engineering
Salary: Salary from £47,706
Closing Date: 2022-06-01
Location: Sellafield, Cumbria
Job Description for Methods Manager:
NNL is where your solutions solve real-world problems in a resurgent Nuclear industry. As part of our Engineering team, you’ll be able to get involved with a variety of projects and drive them through from start to finish, allowing you to see the impact your work has, in uplifting NNL’s capabilities, in support our future business growth. This is your chance to use your experience, expertise and ingenuity to collaborate with people across the whole business, in pursuit of solutions that deliver best value for NNL and our stakeholders. You’ll be part of a team that delivers work, aligned to NNL’s strategies and objectives, that benefit society by advancing cleaner energy, protecting the environment and keeping everyone safe.
The Methods Manager (Asset Reliability Manager) will deliver asset and business performance improvements across the NNL estate by ensuring that the appropriate proactive maintenance strategy and methods are developed, then implemented by the operations & maintenance teams in a safe, efficient, and consistent manner.
Responsible for setting a framework of delivery, ensuring statutory, regulatory and mandatory maintenance compliance, whilst satisfying both current and future management of NNL’s asset base, aligned to the strategic requirements of the business.
The Methods Manager (Asset Reliability Manager) role operates across the organisation and there is flexibility in the base location (Warrington, Preston, Sellafield or Workington) with regular travel to the other locations a requirement of the role.
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