Security & Resilience Officer – Nuclear Lab & Emergency Readiness

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited; England; Remote; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Sector leading Family-Focused Policies

Annual Leave: 25.5 days + 4 days at X

Company Bonus

Learning Opportunities

Employee Assistance

Job summary

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) is seeking a Security and Resilience Officer to support security, regulatory compliance and resilience across the Uranium Research Centre (Preston) and the Nuclear Materials Research Centre and Active Handling Centre (Sellafield).

The role is primarily based at Sellafield and involves managing security systems, risk assessments and incident response with occasional travel to other facilities.

Responsibilities

• Maintain knowledge of local security arrangements and support contingency plans.
• Administer physical security systems (IDS, AACS, CCTV) including faults, maintenance, permissions and testing.
• Support development and maintenance of Security Risk Assessments and related documentation.
• Coordinate temporary security arrangements per NSSP and local procedures.
• Conduct security inspections, audits and assurance activities, document findings and track corrective actions.
• Maintain security records, appointments and governance documents.
• Provide security guidance to personnel and act as local security contact.
• Support emergency exercise planning and review, ensuring security is represented.
• Assist investigations of security incidents and implement corrective actions.
• Identify lessons learned and opportunities for improvement.

Job description

United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory Limited (UKNNL) is seeking a Security and Resilience Officer to support security, regulatory compliance and resilience across the Uranium Research Centre (Preston) and the Nuclear Materials Research Centre and Active Handling Centre (Sellafield).

The role is primarily based at Sellafield and involves managing security systems, risk assessments and incident response with occasional travel to other facilities.