Nuclear Operations Director

Job Title:

Nuclear Operations Director

Location:

Helensburgh, Argyll and Bute Compensation:
Competitive + Benefits Role Type:
Full time / Permanent Role :
SF76580 Lead the future of the United Kingdom's submarine enterprise At Babcock we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a Nuclear Operations Director across our HMNB Clyde Faslane and RNAD Coulport sites.

The role

As a Nuclear Operations Director, you’ll take on one of the most influential leadership positions within Babcock's Clyde business. Reporting to the Managing Director Clyde and serving as a member of the Site Leadership Team, you will provide strategic direction for nuclear operations that support the Royal Navy's submarine fleet and the United Kingdom's national security objectives.

Day-to-day, you'll be required to:

Provide strategic leadership and direction across all functions within the Nuclear Operations Directorate.

Lead the safe, secure and compliant delivery of waterfront nuclear operations in support of Royal Navy submarine programmes.

Drive operational readiness, availability and long-term performance of critical nuclear facilities

Collaborate with senior defence, regulatory and industry stakeholders to deliver operational excellence and future capability requirements.

Shape site strategy and organisational performance as a key member of the Clyde Site Leadership Team.

This role is full time, 35 hours per week and is based on site across HMNB Clyde Faslane and RNAD Coulport.

Essential experience of the Nuclear Operations Director Extensive experience leading complex operations within highly regulated nuclear, defence or safety-critical environments.

Demonstrable ability to translate strategic objectives into operational outcomes and business performance.

Experience managing operational, safety, regulatory, organisational and commercial challenges at a senior leadership level.

Strong understanding of Defence Nuclear Enterprise structures, governance frameworks and operating models.

Knowledge of Royal Navy submarine operations, waterfront support activities, naval nuclear propulsion systems and associated support requirements.

Qualifications for the Nuclear Operations Director We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea when it comes to background or education, provided you can show the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn then we would like to hear from you.

Security Clearance The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth, nationality, current or former citizenship, and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels -  ().What we offer Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance

Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva Digi Care+Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave

Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.‘Be Kind Day’ enables employees to take one working day's paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity

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