Dno Warhead Directorate

**Details**:
**Reference number**:

- 298059**Salary**:

- £33,830- A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%**Job grade**:

- Higher Executive Officer- C2**Contract type**:

- Permanent**Business area**:

- MOD - Defence Nuclear Organisation**Type of role**:

- Engineering
- Health and Safety
- Security**Working pattern**:

- Flexible working, Full-time, Job share, Part-time, Compressed Hours**Number of jobs available**:

- 1Contents

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About the job

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- Abbey Wood: Bristol, AWE Aldermaston: ReadingAbout the job

**Job summary**:
Do you want to be at the heart of real Defence issues and play a key role in the United Kingdom’s (UK) national security?

Established in April 2016, the Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO) delivers nuclear capability to deter threats and protect our nation.

The DNO oversees all defence nuclear business (excluding operations) and is responsible for providing nuclear deterrence; sponsoring the Defence Nuclear Enterprise (all the organisations, programmes and people that sustain the UK’s nuclear deterrent); and advising on UK nuclear policy, planning and international co-operation on nuclear matters.

The UK’s independent nuclear deterrent has existed for over 60 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, and that of our NATO Allies. To ensure that we have a credible and capable nuclear deterrent for as long as the security situation requires, we are building four new nuclear armed submarines - known as the Dreadnought Class - and replacing our nuclear warheads. These renewal programmes will utilise world-leading technology and are a showcase in science and engineering, highlighting the prowess of British industry.

Here at DNO we strongly believe that diversity and inclusion is not only the right thing to do but is also essential for a thriving and successful organisation. We know that diverse teams bring a wide range of perspectives, experiences and ideas, which lead to better decision-making, creativity and innovation. We have a culture where differences are celebrated and our people feel supported, included and empowered. Join us and be part of an organisation that truly values diversity and inclusion and makes a positive impact on the world.

Within DNO, the Warhead Directorate leads the UK nuclear warhead programme which provides a stockpile of reliable, safe and effective nuclear warheads to support the UK’s strategic nuclear deterrent now and in the future.

This post can be based in Bristol or Reading, there will be regular travel between both sites.

This position is advertised at 37 hours per week.

**Job description**:
The Future Transport team within DNO Transport, are responsible for the development of new, safe and secure transport options for the movement of nuclear material. The project team is growing, and they now seek someone to provide safety and security management support for this next generation capability which is a critical part of the UKs Defence Nuclear Infrastructure.

The role is suited to those starting out on their safety, security or engineering career. Once developed within the role you would be responsible for supporting the effective management for the design, demonstration and manufacture of the future transport and container capability in accordance with security, safety, statutory and regulatory requirements. The team is small and close knit, we seek a disciplined and enthusiastic self-starter to join the team and develop this new role, with opportunities to progress your career in the directorate.

The DNO Transport team are responsible for the movement of all Defence Nuclear Material across the Defence Enterprise. The Transport team therefore provide services to several areas: supporting transport operations, emergency planning, managing a fleet of specialist vehicles as well as delivery of future capability.

This role, reporting to the Future Transport Safety and Security Manager, is to support the team in planning and delivering a coherent programme for future nuclear transport and container capabilities. This will involve following best practice safety, security and environmental management policy, guidance and regulation and development of safety, security and environmental artefacts as required to support the project.

**Person specification**:
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are essential as there will be regular engagement with the Defence Regulators and wider project stakeholders once you are comfortable with the project and embedded within the team.

Experience and a good understanding of how technical projects are delivered within Defence would be beneficial.

**Role responsibilities**:
Once established and developed within the role, your responsibilities will include:

- Supporting the maintenance and delivery of associated Safety and Environmental Management Plans, Security Manag