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Assistant Operations Manager

Nuclear Restoration Services -
Dounreay

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£46,267 - £79,434 a year
10 days ago

Benefits

Relocation assistance
Annual leave
Company pension

Qualifications

Continuous improvement
Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Appointment type

Permanent

Full time/part time

Full time

Job category

Operations

Flexible working available?

Location

Dounreay

Salary range

£46,267 to £79,434

Posted Date

16/07/2026

Closing Date

30/07/2026

Reference

216/26

Assistant Operations Manager

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Assistant Operations Manager to lead the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of a Dounreay facility. You will be responsible for operational performance, compliance, governance and team leadership, ensuring activities are delivered safely and effectively while supporting the successful delivery of site projects and programmes.

Do you enjoy leading teams, driving operational performance, and ensuring the highest standards of safety, compliance, and governance? If so, this is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in the successful management of a Dounreay facility.

As a Assistant Operations Manager, you will be responsible for the safe and efficient day-to-day operation of the facility, supporting project delivery, maintaining regulatory compliance, and leading teams to achieve operational excellence. You'll work closely with a range of stakeholders, helping to drive performance while ensuring nuclear safety, security, and environmental standards remain at the forefront of everything you do.

What You'll Be Doing

Lead the safe and effective management of facility operations, ensuring compliance with safety, security, environmental and regulatory requirements.
Support the successful delivery of projects and programmes by managing risks, monitoring performance, and resolving operational challenges.
Provide strong governance and oversight, ensuring activities, documentation and approvals are managed in line with site arrangements and standards.
Develop and lead teams, building capability, supporting succession planning, and fostering a positive safety-focused culture.

What You'll Bring

Leadership experience within a highly regulated operational, engineering, industrial or nuclear environment.
Strong knowledge of safety, compliance and governance requirements, with a commitment to operational excellence.
Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence and collaborate at all levels.
A proactive and solutions-focused approach, with proven experience managing performance, risks and continuous improvement.

Why Join NRS Dounreay?

Play an integral role in a critical national programme
Contribute to the safe and effective delivery of complex decommissioning activities
Help uphold the highest standards of health, safety, environment, and quality
Make a direct impact on protecting people, the environment, and site infrastructure
Benefits such as; 13.5% employer pension contribution, 28 days annual leave + bank holiday, Company bonus scheme, Flexible working, Relocation assistance, Excellent flexible benefits & healthcare options

Interviews are expected week commencing Monday ** 2026. Please note we may close this vacancy early if we receive a high volume of applications, so we encourage early application.

If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, please contact: [email protected]

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

Please note: All successful candidates who do not already hold security clearance will need to provide proof of identity, eligibility to work in the UK, and employment/education history (typically covering the last 3–5 years) in line with NRS Baseline Security requirements. Some roles may also require full Security Clearance, which involves additional checks. For details, please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) guidance.

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