Our mission is to protect society by securing safe nuclear operations.
Location
Bootle, Cheltenham, or London
Pay Band
Equivalent SCS PB1
Directly reports to
Chief Executive/Chief Nuclear Inspector
About The Role
Job Purpose
As a key member of the ONR Senior Leadership Team (SLT), the role holder is responsible for a multi-site team of policy and communications professionals working closely with the ONR Board, to ensure the provision of effective policy advice and to influence internal stakeholders, government departments, other agencies and international regulatory bodies. They will also be responsible for driving forward our long-term organisational strategy, managing reputation, high quality external engagement with all stakeholders, brand development, media and crisis management and internal engagement and communications.
Leadership Responsibilities
Attend and support the Board and its committees as required, ensuring good governance and strong strategic direction.
Member of the SLT, supporting a one ONR culture which inspires all staff to be their best.
Lead the drafting, consultation and delivery of ONR strategy updates as required.
Lead the development of ONR’s annual Corporate Plan.
Work closely with the Chief Executive / Chief Nuclear Inspector to maximise influence nationally and internationally.
Work alongside the Transformation Director to ensure alignment between strategy and transformation activity.
Strategic lead for internal communications, media, crisis and reputational management.
Develop ONR’s strategic communications and engagement approach.
Lead ONR’s strategic policy communications and engagement with DWP, DESNZ, MOD, and others.
Accountable for effective delivery of policy advice, guidance and statutory policy functions.
Lead ONR’s international planning and strategy function, including oversight of the SFIE.
Oversight of ONR’s export control function.
Work with regulators and international bodies to share key messages and ensure transparency.
Deliver ONR’s NGO engagement programme, including climate-related engagement.
Ensure end-to-end delivery of FOI, EIR, concerns, complaints, enquiries and PQs.
Agree and deliver the directorate business plan to improve engagement and reduce risk.
Accountabilities
Owner of the corporate brand and its internal and external use.
Ensure robust succession planning and capability across the SC&A Directorate.
Ensure resources operate effectively to meet functional demands.
Lead directorate input to corporate plans and strategies.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate will need to hold or obtain SC clearance before appointment.
