World Nuclear Association, the international organisation representing the global nuclear industry, is seeking a dynamic Senior Programme Lead to work within its Policy and Industry Engagement department. As a key member of the department reporting directly to the Head of Policy & Industry Engagement, this position focuses on three main areas of responsibilities:

 

• Leadership, Management and Coordination: support to the Head of Policy & Industry Engagement in the operational management of the department, undertaking managerial responsibilities for the team to ensure smooth day to day operations and contributing to long-term planning
•  Project Management: support the Head of Policy & Industry Engagement on the effective implementation of the department programme of work 
• Technical Expertise: responsibility for the delivery of the Association's work in his/her area of expertise. Relevant areas of technical expertise required are centred around one or more of the following topics; nuclear safety and licensing, nuclear project management and capacity building, energy policy, markets, economics and finance.

The role also includes managing and coordinating one of the Association's Working Groups depending on the area of expertise of the successful candidate. The role ensures that the Association remains a relevant and authoritative source of knowledge, and is recognised as a key international expert, contributing to the global impact of the Association’s work.

• Support the Head of Department with operational planning and delivery, ensuring alignment of coordinated team activities with the Association strategic objectives
• Senior World Nuclear Association focal point for the area of technical expertise
• Management of relevant Working Group activities, ensuring work plans align with the Association strategic objectives
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external networks and stakeholders
• Cross functional working with other World Nuclear Association departments and colleagues to ensure the effectiveness of the Association’s activities in the relevant topic areas
• Support and promote wider/other World Nuclear Association activities as required

Management and Co-ordination

• Management of the day to day team activities and support to the Head of Policy & Industry Engagement in the operational management of the department
• Cover for Head of Department when required
• Support with the recruitment, induction and development of all team members

Operational Planning & Delivery

• Assist in managing departmental budgets and resource planning
• Responsible for ensuring the effective reporting, monitoring and coordination of all department projects and activities where appropriate
• Organise and deliver workshops and events

Working Groups

• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of activities globally in relevant area of expertise; develop and propose activities to support delivery of World Nuclear Association strategy
• Have oversight of progress/status of WG activities, ensuring coordination and integration where appropriate, and sufficient resource allocation; share information, learnings & best practice with wider team.
• Lead & deliver actions to manage and grow Working Group membership & external networks
• Provide management of relevant Working Group activities including joint projects and activities with strategic partners

External Network and Stakeholder Management

• Support Head of Department activities to establish & develop strategic partnerships with key multilateral institutions
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with external stakeholders, international and regional organizations, research organizations, and standards development organizations
• Manage activities/projects with strategic partnerships
• Attend and/or contribute to conferences
• Represent the Association at relevant meetings and forums

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as nuclear engineering, nuclear safety and licensing, nuclear project management and capability building, energy economics and finance, or energy policy
• Minimum 5 years’ professional experience in a relevant field
• Experience in leading and managing teams, business planning, and performance management,
• Proven abilities in programme and project management
•  Detailed knowledge of the nuclear power industry
• Sound understanding of general trends in world energy and world nuclear energy

Desirable

•  Masters’ degree in a relevant fields, including nuclear engineering, nuclear safety and licensing, nuclear waste management, energy economics and finance, or energy policy
• Knowledge of another language

• Highly self-motivated, able to show initiative and manage time effectively
• Highly logical problem solver with a questioning mindset to research, evaluate and accurately interpret information from various sources
• Demonstrable project management skills with an ability to work within and manage timelines and distribution of work
• Strong presentation skills with the ability to draft and convey complex information accurately and concisely
• 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 a dynamic agile environment

World Nuclear Association, the international organisation representing the global nuclear industry, is looking to recruit a Programme Lead to work within its Policy and Industry Engagement department. The Association are seeking individuals with technical expertise in one or more of the following topics; nuclear safety and licensing, decommissioning and waste management, nuclear project management and capacity building, energy policy, markets, economics and finance. The Programme Lead role acts as the subject matter expert for their area of expertise and has responsibility for the coordination and delivery of the Association's work in that area, in alignment with the department’s strategic objectives; ensuring the Association remains a relevant and authoritative source of knowledge and contributing to the global impact of the Association’s work.

• World Nuclear Association focal point for topic area
• Drive activities within the topic area that support the positioning of World Nuclear Association as a leading voice in the global nuclear industry sector
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of topic area; engage and coordinate with industry stakeholders to support the delivery of World Nuclear Association strategy
• Work with Head of Department and other Programme Leads to ensure alignment of topic area 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 area, including:

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

Reports to: Senior Programme Lead, Policy & Industry Engagement
Direct reports: none

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field such as nuclear engineering, nuclear safety and licensing, decommissioning and waste management, nuclear project management and capacity building, energy policy, markets, economics and finance
• Minimum 3 years’ professional experience in the relevant field
• Detailed knowledge of the nuclear power industry
• Sound understanding of general trends in world energy and nuclear energy.
• Excellent English oral and written communication ability.

Desirable

• Project management experience
• 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

We have a great opportunity for an undergraduate or postgraduate with excellent strategic judgement, and high-quality communication and organisational skills to join our Communication & Marketing department on a 12-month placement. The Association is seeking individuals with an interest in world energy and the nuclear power industry, to support its staff within the external communication function. In this role you will report to the External Communication & Media Manager.

• Write engaging and persuasive content for email, web, social, newsletters and other communications.
• Review external presentations to ensure they are produced to a high standard and consistent with branding and messaging guidelines.
• Support press function, monitoring inboxes, maintaining contact lists and response database.
• Research world energy and nuclear energy trends to help update the information library and support World Nuclear News team, suggest or write topical articles and social media posts.
• Support ongoing external communication activities, including the planning and execution of events, ensuring all activities are delivered on time.
• Provide general support including maintaining the database of presentations, images and videos.
• Work with other World Nuclear Association departments and colleagues to ensure the effectiveness of Association’s activities in the relevant topic areas.

• Currently undertaking studies in a relevant subject such as Energy Policy, Physics, International Relations, Politics, Journalism or Creative Writing.
• Excellent English oral and written communication ability.
• High attention to detail with a strong ability review and analyse data.
• Enthusiastic self-starter with a keen interest in content writing and editing.
• Interested in the energy sectorFamiliarity with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

• Our office is based in Central London.
• We offer a hybrid working environment, with a minimum requirement of 2 days in the office.
• Target state date is during June or July 2025 for a 12-month period.