This role is defined as a reserved post, therefore only UK nationals may be considered.
The Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is the UK’s independent nuclear regulatory authority. Established as a statutory public corporation on 1 April 2014, under the Energy Act 2013, its mission is to protect society by securing safe nuclear operations.
The combined role of Chief Executive / Chief Nuclear Inspector is vital, requiring strong leadership of the UK’s independent nuclear regulator tasked with holding the industry to account on behalf of the public. Through this role, the ONR plays a crucial part in helping to keep society, the public and the environment safe through the robust and efficient regulation of the civil nuclear industry.
Given the many challenges the industry is facing as it undergoes significant growth, diversification and change and as the ONR continues to strive for better ways of working and regulatory excellence, there has never been a more exciting time to join the organisation.
As well as regulating existing nuclear sites, their supply chains and the transportation of nuclear materials, the ONR is responsible for regulating the design and construction of new nuclear facilities and oversees the decommissioning of nuclear sites. ONR cooperates with other UK and international regulators and agencies on safety and security issues of common concern, including associated research.
The role requires both the technical skills and experience needed to fulfil the duties as Chief Nuclear Inspector and also the leadership, communication, stakeholder engagement and strategy development experience and skills to meet the needs of the CEO role.
Here are some of the criteria we are seeking:
- Significant senior-level experience of the nuclear sector and its regulatory requirements.
- Demonstrable track record of ensuring informed and effective regulatory judgements, of regulatory decisions; and communicating those decisions in a way that engenders public trust in nuclear regulation.
- Successful stakeholder engagement that demonstrates commitment to transparency, openness and working in the public interest.
- Effective strategic and corporate leadership that delivers sustained change and improved performance in a technically-oriented organisation.
- Proven effective leadership that gets the best out of and develops capability at every opportunity, as well as tackling negative cultural issues and behaviours.
This role has a broad scope, and therefore the essential skills and experience are extensive. However, we strongly encourage applicants to apply who perhaps don’t have all of the required skills but that are willing to acquire them once in the role.
For a confidential discussion about the role and to apply please contact our retained Executive Search partners at Penna, an LHH brand by contacting Charles Wilson charles.wilson@penna.com 07801 880 420 or Aaron Thomas aaron.thomas@penna.com 07709 505 403
For more information and to apply please click here https://execroles.penna.com/
The closing date for application is 14 November 2024. We are committed to being an inclusive employer and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
ONR is a Public Corporation with a mission to protect society by securing safe nuclear operations. Our staff are drawn from a wide range of professional backgrounds with specialist inspectors to deliver our core business including civil engineering, radiological protection, human factors, chemical engineering, mechanical engineering and nuclear physics. Together they’re involved in everything from assessing safety documentation, inspecting nuclear sites and communicating our decisions, to training new recruits and representing the UK and ONR nationally and internationally.