Deed of Obligation Governance Coordinator (Sizewell C)

HPC Jobs Service; Leiston; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An infrastructure project team in Leiston is seeking a Governance & Secretariat Coordinator for the Sizewell C project. This role involves coordinating governance meetings, managing financial obligations, and supporting stakeholder engagement. Ideal candidates will have strong administrative skills, proficiency in Microsoft Office, and a commitment to continuous improvement. The position offers a salary of £30,000 - £35,000 and various benefits including a 5% CIP bonus and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

5% CIP bonus

28 days holiday, plus bank holidays

Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee, 15% employer

Ongoing professional development

Other lifestyle benefits

Qualifications

• Recent experience in a similar administrative role.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and attend DoO governance meetings.
• Maintain a forward schedule of meetings and manage calendar invites.
• Liaise with East Suffolk Council to upload finalized meeting records.
• Support reporting by managing data and outputs for stakeholders.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture.

Skills

Strong administrative and organisational skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

Excellent communication

Time management

Attention to detail

Job description

Overview

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Deed of Obligation Governance Coordinator (Sizewell C)

Location: Sizewell C, Leiston and Ipswich office, Suffolk (3 days a week onsite).

Contract: Permanent, full-time. Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum — dependent on experience.

Benefits: - 5% CIP bonus - 28 days holiday, plus bank holidays - Contributory pension of up to 7.5% employee, 15% employer - Ongoing professional development - Other lifestyle benefits

Are you a strong team player who thrives under pressure? Do you have the drive and attention to detail to help deliver one of the UK's most ambitious energy projects? If so, we want to hear from you.

About the Role

We are looking for a highly organised and proactive Governance & Secretariat Coordinator to support the day-to-day delivery of Sizewell C's Development Consent Order (DCO) governance obligations, specifically those outlined in the Deed of Obligation (DoO) with Suffolk County Council and East Suffolk Council. You will act as the formal secretariat for key governance groups, ensuring meetings are scheduled, agendas are prepared, and accurate records are maintained. You will also track financial obligations, manage reporting data, and support wider planning and stakeholder engagement activities across the project. This role contributes to transparency, accountability, and compliance with planning commitments.

Key Responsibilities

• Coordinate and attend DoO governance meetings, producing formal records and tracking actions to completion.
• Maintain a forward schedule of meetings and manage calendar invites.
• Ensure timely circulation and approval of meeting notes in line with SZC document control procedures.
• Liaise with East Suffolk Council to upload finalised meeting records to their portal.
• Maintain a tracker for financial obligations and outgoing payments under the DoO.
• Support reporting by managing data and outputs for internal and external stakeholders.
• Assist with planning-related stakeholder engagement and ad hoc project support.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive team culture aligned with SZC's long-term goals.

What You'll Bring

• Essential:
• Strong administrative and organisational skills with recent experience in a similar role.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook, Teams).
• Excellent communication, time management, and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Commitment to quality, accuracy, and continuous improvement.
• Desirable:
• Experience managing stakeholder relationships or teams.
• Familiarity with planning or infrastructure project environments.
• Knowledge of document control systems (e.g., Teamcenter).

Why join Sizewell C?

• Be part of a transformative national infrastructure project.
• Work in a dynamic, collaborative, and safety-first environment.
• Contribute to the UK's net-zero future.
• Opportunities for career growth and professional development.

Apply Now!

If you're ready to make an impact, lead with purpose, and join one of the most ambitious infrastructure projects in the UK, we want to hear from you. Let's build a cleaner, greener future together.

About Sizewell C Limited and Right to Work

Sizewell C Limited (Sizewell C) is a nuclear site licensed company whose business is to design, finance, construct, commission, operate, maintain, and eventually decommission the nuclear power plant and related infrastructure at Sizewell C in Suffolk. Sizewell C is majority owned by HM Government and operates as an independent company. EDF remains a key shareholder in Sizewell C.

For this role you must have evidence of right to work in the UK. We welcome applications from all sections of the community and do not discriminate on age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation.

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