This Deputy Director role within the nuclear policy team leads the shareholder and sponsorship relationship with Great British Energy – Nuclear. The post-holder provides strategic oversight of governance, performance, finance and risk to support the successful delivery of the UK’s nuclear programme. Working alongside another Deputy Director, they lead a team of policy officials and work closely with ministers, senior officials, and external stakeholders. The role ensures alignment between organisational delivery and government objectives while maintaining robust assurance and value for money.

What they're looking for

• Outstanding stakeholder management and relationship building skills
• Excellent leadership skills and ability to maintain an inclusive culture
• Strong understanding of project delivery and project finance
• Ability to work at pace under pressure and exercise sound judgement

Nationality requirements

This job is broadly open to UK nationals, Republic of Ireland nationals, Commonwealth citizens with right to work, EU/EEA/Swiss/Turkish nationals with relevant settled status or rights.

Selection process

The application deadline is 18th October 2026. Final interviews will be held virtually the week commencing 9th November 2026 and include a presentation.

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