About the entity
Energise Your Career with Framatome UK - Powering a Safer, Smarter Nuclear Future.
Framatome is a global leader in nuclear energy, recognised for delivering innovative, value-added technologies that design, build, maintain, and advance the world's nuclear fleet. With 20,000 employees in over 70 locations worldwide, we provide components, fuel, and control systems for nuclear power plants, along with a full suite of reactor services - all focused on improving safety, performance, and sustainability.
Backed by EDF Group (80.5%) and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries (19.5%), we're driving the future of clean energy. Here in the UK, our team is already 400 strong - and growing. As we expand our service offerings across the UK nuclear industry, we're aiming to reach 500 dedicated professionals in 2025.
Now's your chance to join a company that's shaping the energy transition - where your expertise will matter, your growth will be supported, and your work will help power generations to come.
Your missions
The Chief Sales Officer (CSO) of Framatome Ltd is a key member of the executive leadership team, responsible for overseeing the company's day-to-day sales activities within the United Kingdom. The CSO ensures that all sales activities are developed, secured and handed over to operations for delivery aligned to Framatome's strategic objectives, regulatory requirements, and commitment to safety and quality in the nuclear sector. The role requires a visionary leader with deep experience in complex, highly regulated industries, preferably within nuclear energy or related engineering fields.
The CSO will shape and lead the sales organisation to align with Framatome overall governance structure while meeting local requirements for a UK Plc. The sales activities cover the following core Civil (not defence, managed separately) markets:
New Build (Large Nuclear, HPC & SZC)
Existing Generation (PWRs)
Future Energy (SMRs and Fusion)
Decommissioning and Waste Management
Process, Fluids, Mixing and Testing (as a specific legacy market)
The CSO will work with the CEO, COO and the UK Exco to win work that will support to evolve the organisation of the company in line with its localisation strategy incorporating business related to other BUs.
You are
What we are looking for:
Degree in Engineering, Business Administration, or a related technical discipline; advanced degree (e.g., MEng, MSc, MBA) preferred.
Significant senior leadership experience (typically 10+ years) in sales leadership within the nuclear, energy, or similarly regulated sector.
Proven track record of winning large-scale, complex projects in a safety-critical environment.
Deep understanding of UK nuclear market, clients and competition.
Strong financial and commercial acumen with the experience of forecasting significant order intake across a matrix and multi-group organisation.
Understanding of relevant ISO standards (ISO 9001, 14001, 45001,19443).
Deep understanding and experience of negotiation commercial & legal agreements.
Experience working within a multinational matrix organisation
Relevant professional accreditation and member of an appropriate professional body
Effective negotiation skills to secure a win-win outcome with our clients
Understanding of the market to achieve a successful outcome from marketing and event activities
Ability to engage an audience and communicate effectively with stakeholders both internally and externally.
Understanding of the key attributes of nuclear safety culture
Person specification
Strategic thinking and business acumen
Exceptional leadership and people management skills
Strong communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement abilities
High integrity and commitment to ethical standards
Innovative - prepared to see beyond how things were done before
Positive outlook - always sees opportunity through any adversity
Resilient - ready to bounce back from any challenges
Assertive - gets things done when they need to be
What will you be doing?
Strategic Sales Leadership
Key Account, Competition and Stakeholder Management
Bid and Capture Management
Sales Team Development and Performance
Pipeline management and reporting
Sales process, commercials and governance
Closing date for applications is Friday 3rd October 2025.
Additional information
Specialization: D1 - Management, BU
Level of education (all) Bachelor
Place: United Kingdom, Bristol, Avonmouth
Employment level: Non cadre
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