We are looking to recruit a Programme Lead to work within our Policy and Industry Engagement department.  In this position, the successful candidate will be responsible for supporting the delivery of the Association’s activities in key areas related to Licensing and Regulatory issues and Supply Chain.  In addition to ensuring the Association remains a relevant and authoritative source of information and insight, and is recognised as a key international expert, the role is also responsible for projecting this status to external stakeholders. 

• To drive activities within the topic areas that support the positioning of World Nuclear Association as a leading voice in the global nuclear industry sector
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge in both the nuclear Licensing & Regulatory issues and Supply Chain areas; engage and coordinate with industry stakeholders to support the delivery of World Nuclear Association strategy
• Work with Head of Department, Senior Programme Leads and other Programme Leads to ensure alignment of work plans with Working Group activities and the overall Association strategic objectives
• Work with other World Nuclear Association departments and colleagues to ensure the effectiveness of Association’s activities in the relevant topic areas.
• Support and promote wider/other World Nuclear Association activities as required

Operational Planning & Delivery

• Responsible for effective project management and delivery of World Nuclear Association’s work activities in the topic areas, including:
  • Translation of the Association strategy in the topic areas into actionable roadmaps and strategies.
  • To prepare, contribute to & produce World Nuclear Association opinion papers, reports, publications, articles etc,
  • Organisation and delivery of workshops and events
  • Attendance at and/or contribution to conferences
  • Representation of the Association at relevant meetings and forums

Working Groups (WG)

• Develop the WG annual programme of work & project manage the activities
• Lead & deliver actions to manage and grow WG membership & external network
• Provide management of relevant WG joint projects and activities with strategic partners

External Network and Stakeholder Management

• Connect and engage with appropriate nuclear and non-nuclear stakeholder organisations (members and non-members), in matters relevant to the topic area
• Represent the Association at relevant meetings and forums

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as nuclear engineering
• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in the relevant field such as nuclear engineering, nuclear safety and licensing, nuclear project management and supply chain development
• Detailed knowledge of the nuclear power industry
• Sound understanding of general trends in world energy and nuclear energy
• Strong project management skills
• Excellent English oral and written communication ability.

Desirable

• Masters’ degree in a relevant field
• Knowledge of other languages

• Highly analytical with a questioning mindset to research, evaluate and accurately interpret information from various sources
• Highly self-motivated, able to show initiative and manage time effectively
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to draft and convey complex information fluently and accurately
• Excellent English oral and written communication ability, with strong interpersonal skills
• Credibility, integrity, and the ability to command the support, and respect of stakeholders across a breadth of disciplines at all levels of seniority
• Strong team player with ability to operate professionally within subject matter expertise, normal business practices and governance frameworks

This new role, reporting to the Head of Communication & Marketing, will support two crucial, fast-developing and fascinating aspects of our work: the relationship we have with our members, and our ability to influence the external environment to the benefit of our members and the wider global nuclear industry. In this role you will support communications with our members and key external stakeholders – strengthening relationships, increasing our influence, and supporting the Association’s mission during a period of unprecedented momentum and optimism for the global nuclear industry.

In this role you will take responsibility for developing, coordinating and executing communications that strengthen World Nuclear Association’s relationships with our members, and engagement with our key external stakeholders.  Your work will deepen our connection with our members, enhance our policy influence and strengthen our position with influential organisations at a critical moment for the global nuclear sector.

• Working with the Membership & Business Development Team in support of their member engagement strategy, to understand the expectations of our members; and implementing a tiered communications strategy that meets their different needs
• Working with the Director General, and policy leads, in support of their stakeholder engagement strategy, to understand the Association’s relationships with influential third-party organisations, and offering communications insight and input to support our policy objectives
• Collaborating with colleagues across the Communication & Marketing Team on the full range of Association communications, ensuring that our communications are optimised with members and stakeholder audiences in mind
   

Operational Planning & Delivery

• Responsible for effective project management and delivery of World Nuclear Association’s work activities in the topic areas, including:
  • Translation of the Association strategy in the topic areas into actionable roadmaps and strategies.
  • To prepare, contribute to & produce World Nuclear Association opinion papers, reports, publications, articles etc,
  • Organisation and delivery of workshops and events
  • Attendance at and/or contribution to conferences
  • Representation of the Association at relevant meetings and forums

Working Groups (WG)

• Develop the WG annual programme of work & project manage the activities
• Lead & deliver actions to manage and grow WG membership & external network
• Provide management of relevant WG joint projects and activities with strategic partners

External Network and Stakeholder Management

• Connect and engage with appropriate nuclear and non-nuclear stakeholder organisations (members and non-members), in matters relevant to the topic area
• Represent the Association at relevant meetings and forums

Examples of Role Deliverables

Membership communication:

• To work closely with the Membership & Business Development Team to produce a membership communications strategy that supports and aligns with its objectives and priorities
  • Develop and implement a tiered and differentiated communications approach that recognises the needs of a diverse, global membership  
  • Work collaboratively with other members of the Communication & Marketing Team to produce all communications products with the strategy. 
  • Support wider member engagement activities led by the Membership & Business Development Team including meetings, online webinars, surveys and member feedback mechanisms.

Stakeholder communication:

• Map and categorise key stakeholders, based on the Association’s strategy and priorities
• Work closely with the Policy & Industry Engagement Team to develop a communication strategy focused on our key stakeholders that aligns with its objectives, and supports wider efforts to build influential relationships with priority organisations
• Lead implementation of our communications strategy, including:
  • Producing/supporting communications outputs that align with our strategic policy priorities and stakeholder relationships. 
  • Horizon-scanning for risks, opportunities and emerging issues requiring a communications response.
  • Working in partnership with colleagues (eg: DG’s Office) to schedule and support key stakeholder communications activations.
  • Support wider stakeholder engagement activities led by the Policy & Industry Engagement Team, including supporting key stakeholder relationships

Wider communications responsibilities

• Contribute to the full range of Communication & Marketing Team activities.
• Take a leading role in delivery of the Association’s programme of events, particularly in ensuring the needs of members and stakeholder are incorporated and sufficiently met

• In-depth knowledge and experience of communications – including strategic communications  preferably (although not essential) within membership bodies, not-for-profit organisations or the energy sector
• Significant experience developing and implementing communications focused on stakeholder and/or membership audiences
• Evidence of impact in complex multi-stakeholder environments, preferably in an international context.
• Demonstrate ability to analyse issues, think constructively and shape effective communications in fast-moving or politically sensitive contexts
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Behavioural competencies

Building and Managing Relationships - Collaborative

• Build and sustain effective relationships by engaging openly with others and fostering trust and collaboration
• Navigate stakeholder relationships with confidence and judgement, addressing differences constructively and at an early stage
• Agile and adaptive in working with diverse stakeholders, building consensus, trust and respect
• Deliver objectives by bringing together a broad range of internal and external contributors
• Offers communications expertise and insight constructively to help develop others’ understanding of its role and importance

Stakeholder Focus – Globally minded

• Maintain strong awareness of global developments affecting the nuclear industry and suggest communications activity in response to help the Association achieve its goals
• Demonstrate an ability to understand diverse stakeholder needs and tailor their communications approach accordingly
• Operate with a high degree of credibility and integrity, helping colleagues command the support, and respect of stakeholders across a breadth of disciplines at all levels of seniority
• Propose ideas that enhance understanding of the Association’s mission, positioning and operating context globally

Communicating and Influencing

• Communicate proactively and with transparency , ensuring stakeholders understand the Association’s objectives and priorities
• Tailors their communication style and content to different audiences, ensuring clarity and impact
• Build influence by listening actively, understanding the needs of our members and stakeholders, and working with colleagues to shape messages that resonate within the industry
• Act as a confident spokesperson and advocate for the Association, strengthening relationships in their communication style with our stakeholders
   

Delivery focus – Agile & Pioneering

• Self-motivated and able to work independently or as part of a team
• Customer-oriented, with a strong commitment to responsiveness and high-quality delivery
• Motivated by turning strategy into practical action and achieving tangible results.
• Organised, reliable and able to manage multiple priorities with high attention to detail
• Ability to deliver work in line with strategic objectives, but can demonstrate agility in line with an ever-evolving industry
• A creative thinker, willing to propose new approaches, test ideas and iterate based on learning