General information Organization Orano Limited is the Orano group entity operating in the UK, working with the majority of the UK's nuclear clients and specialising in decommissioning, waste, and special nuclear material management. Orano Limited employs around 85 staff based at its offices in Abingdon, Warrington and Whitehaven. The company acts as the UK gateway to the global capability of Orano and combines this with a 40-year track record in the UK, marrying the group's international know-how with expertise in UK regulations and decades of UK nuclear site experience. Find out more about Orano Ltd Reference number 2025-22294 Location Abingdon Position title Head of Nuclear Safety Job description (internal) Orano 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. The 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. Line management of team leaders and principal consultants Proactive engagement with external network and industry stakeholders to secure new business and grow order intake, revenue and profit for the department Supporting the Sales & Marketing department’s business development and bidding activities, including developing nuclear safety technical aspects of bids and value propositions Identification of resource needs, recruitment planning and undertaking recruitment interviews Identification of the development needs of the department and proposing development plans Management 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 projects Deliver 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 issues Contribute to relevant processes Develop and maintain a discipline strategy for the nuclear safety department which aligns with the wider business strategy and account plans. Skills and Qualifications (internal) Strong background in nuclear safety cases Demonstrated success in securing new business, specifically including nuclear safety projects Leadership and management experience Degree qualified, preferably with at least 10 years experience within the UK nuclear industry Proactive in building client relationships and proposing solutions An excellent network within the UK nuclear sector, including budget holders for nuclear safety projects Business and commercial acumen Ability 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 conditions The role is to be based in Warrington or Abingdon. Employment Classification Regular/Permanent Job SE - Nuclear Safety & Environmental Regulations Job location Europe, United Kingdom, North West, Cheshire Geolocation by area (Always put 'Yes') No Adress Warrington Additional information Telework/Home-office Hybrid Options Handled by Primary manager Annie DIGHTON