Head of Nuclear Safety

OverviewThe purpose of the Head of Nuclear Safety role is to manage Orano Limited's team of nuclear safety consultants, combining technical oversight and delivery with business management and growth.All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.ResponsibilitiesLine management of team leaders and principal consultantsProactive engagement with external network and industry stakeholders to secure new business and grow order intake, revenue and profit for the departmentSupporting the Sales & Marketing department's business development and bidding activities, including developing nuclear safety technical aspects of bids and value propositionsIdentification of resource needs, recruitment planning and undertaking recruitment interviewsIdentification of the development needs of the department and proposing development plansManagement of the efficient deployment of resources of the department by working with the team leaders and Head of Operations Capability to agree allocation of staff on projectsDeliver nuclear safety case technical work on a chargeable basis including some self-delivery and checking or approving work of others.Oversight of technical delivery for nuclear safety team and escalation point for issuesContribute to relevant processesDevelop and maintain a discipline strategy for the nuclear safety department which aligns with the wider business strategy and account plans.Strong background in nuclear safety casesDemonstrated success in securing new business, specifically including nuclear safety projectsLeadership and management experienceDegree qualified, preferably with at least 10 years experience within the UK nuclear industryProactive in building client relationships and proposing solutionsAn excellent network within the UK nuclear sector, including budget holders for nuclear safety projectsBusiness and commercial acumenAbility to inspire, motivate and develop staff across a medium sized department.Demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability by aligning decisions with long-term organisational goals while remaining flexible to changing priorities and market conditionsQualificationsStrong background in nuclear safety casesDemonstrated success in securing new business, specifically including nuclear safety projectsLeadership and management experienceDegree qualified, preferably with at least 10 years experience within the UK nuclear industryProactive in building client relationships and proposing solutionsAn excellent network within the UK nuclear sector, including budget holders for nuclear safety projectsBusiness and commercial acumenAbility to inspire, motivate and develop staff across a medium sized department.Demonstrates strategic thinking and adaptability by aligning decisions with long-term organisational goals while remaining flexible to changing priorities and market conditionsBenefitsCompetitive SalaryPrivate Medical Insurance at Single, Partner and Family levelsNon Contributory Pension SchemeJob SpecificsThe role is to be based in Warrington or Abingdon. The successful candidate must, by the start of the employment, have permission to work in the UK, and be willing to undergo a security vetting process and to work on civil and defence nuclear projects. Offers of employment will be subject to relevant security clearance being granted. Close working relationships with other Orano sites and client sites may be required, which necessitates regular travel to those sites (dependent upon project & client requirements).About the CompanyOrano Limited is a nuclear specialist technical consultancy and engineering organisation working across the decommissioning, defence, nuclear new build and fuel-cycle sectors. A wholly owned subsidiary of the international Orano Group, Orano Limited has around 150 employees and is headquartered in Abingdon with additional offices in Warrington and Westlakes. As an owner & operator of its own major nuclear sites in France, Orano offers cutting edge technology and innovation to tackle some of the nuclear sector's most complex challenges.#J-18808-Ljbffr