Head of Tritium Facility Operations

Benefits

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
• Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
• Wide range of career development opportunities.
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

Role Details

The salary for this role is £94,758 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance).

Onsite working is expected for 4 days each week.

This role is based at the following site: Culham, Oxfordshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure regulatory compliance and maintain the safety, health, and welfare of staff in line with company policies and UKAEA standards.
• Build, lead, and develop a high-performing workforce, driving succession planning, capability growth, and future organisational readiness.
• Develop, implement, and maintain facility operations strategies, schedules, and transition plans, ensuring smooth integration of operations, maintenance, and project delivery.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence, benchmarking against external organisations and maximising facility availability.
• Oversee safe and efficient operation of Tritium Fuel Cycle Division Facilities for internal and external users.
• Manage the operational budget (£10m), track costs, delegate programme budgets, and provide timely financial reporting.
• Lead complex, high-value projects within the facilities, providing strategic direction, technical guidance, and governance.
• Align Tritium Fuel Cycle Division operations with organisational objectives, foster strategic partnerships, and identify commercial opportunities.
• Champion UKAEA’s values, promoting equality, diversity, inclusion, safety, and best practice standards across the organisation.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in a relevant STEM subject, or demonstrable equivalent experience.
• Substantial leadership experience in safe management of high‑hazard operations in regulated radiological or nuclear facilities, with a proven track record of delivering operations to schedule, cost and quality and driving operational excellence.
• Facility management experience, including asset and budget management.
• Recognised Health and Safety qualification, e.g., NEBOSH Certificate or IOSH Managing Safely.
• Extensive experience in developing, planning, prioritising, and successfully delivering operational strategy.
• Proven ability to lead and develop high-performing, multi-disciplinary teams within complex, matrixed environments.
• Strong track record of engaging, influencing, and building effective relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Excellent judgement, decision-making, and communication skills, with the ability to navigate complexity, drive outcomes, and communicate effectively with diverse audiences.
• Chartered status (or working towards) with a relevant professional institution.

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