Programme Lead - Sector Connected Leaders Programme

The Nuclear Institute

Hours
17.5 hours per week

Length of contract
12 month

About the Organisation

Nuclear Institute is the professional membership body and learned society for the nuclear industry. The Nuclear Institute conducts educational and outreach activities, organises events and conferences, produces a respected industry journal, and supports professionalism within the industry and among our members. The Nuclear Institute works closely with other organisations, as well as the Engineering and Science Councils and the Society for the Environment, which licenses.

The Nuclear Institute is to register professionals as Chartered Engineers, Scientists, and Environmentalists, as well as other grades of registration. The Nuclear Institute has nearly 6,000 members, a small staff team of 8 people, and around 300 volunteers. The nuclear industry is a growing and exciting place to be.

About the role

You are responsible for planning, delivering, and evaluating the Sector Connected Leaders Programme, which is a new scheme and is in a pilot stage. The role combines project management, stakeholder coordination, and delivery of high-quality events and
learning activities across the UK nuclear sector. You hold day-to-day accountability for delivery, budget control, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Programme and Project Delivery:

• Plan and manage the end-to-end delivery of the 12-month pilot programme.
• Develop and maintain a delivery plan, milestones, risks, and mitigations.
• Manage delivery within the approved budget

Events and Learning Delivery:

• Design and deliver a structured programme of in-person events, webinars, workshops, and site visits.
• Coordinate venues, logistics, suppliers, and facilitators.

Stakeholder Management:

• Act as the primary liaison with the organisations from whom scheme participants will be recruited, including both Government departments and the nuclear industry.
• Build effective relationships with sponsors, facilitators, and participating organisations.
• Support organisations to endorse and release participants

Participant Management and Communications:

• Manage participant recruitment, onboarding, and ongoing communications.
• Ensure a high-quality participant experience throughout the programme.
• Promote the programme through NI communications, events, and conferences.

Monitoring, Evaluation, and Reporting:

• Define and track KPIs, including participation, satisfaction, diversity, and outcomes.
• Produce progress updates and a final evaluation report for NI leadership and the Board.
• Capture learning to inform a sustainable Year 2 delivery model.

Governance & Representation:

• Support steering group meetings and prepare clear papers and updates.
• Represent NI and the programme at sector events when required.
• Ensure alignment with NI membership, CPD, and nuclear professionalism standards.

Skills, Competencies, Experience & Attributes

Essential Experience:

• Proven experience in project or programme management.
• Experience delivering events, both in person and virtual.
• Experience managing budgets, suppliers and delivery schedules.
• Experience working with multiple stakeholders across organisations.
• Experience supporting learning, development or leadership programmes.

Essential Skills and Knowledge:

• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Clear and confident written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage competing priorities in a small team environment.
• Practical understanding of adult learning or blended learning delivery.
• Ability to work effectively in a pilot or evolving programme.

Essential Behaviours:

• Takes ownership and accountability for delivery.
• Works collaboratively across industry and government.
• Demonstrates an inclusive approach to working.
• Comfortable engaging senior stakeholders with credibility.

Desirable Experience:

• Experience in working with event management systems and applications.
• Experience working in or with the nuclear, energy, engineering or infrastructure sectors.
• Knowledge of professional bodies, CPD frameworks or membership models.
• Experience commissioning or coordinating external facilitators or coaches.

Working Requirements:

• Ability to travel within the UK for a few events and site visits as required.
• Availability to work three days per week

Compensation & Benefits

• 25 days plus bank holidays per year at 0.5 FTE, this equates to 12.5 days annual leave plus bank holidays, calculated on a basis in line with NI policy.

Working locations

• Wholly remote, UK-based, with regular travel monthly team meetings in London.

How to apply

• Please apply by sending your CV and covering letter to [email protected]. 
• For an informal and confidential discussion about the role, please contact: Robert Gofton, CEO Email: [email protected]
• If you have questions about the role before the closing date, please contact [email protected]

Policies

We are committed to creating an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued. We welcome applications from candidates of all backgrounds, including those from groups underrepresented in the nuclear sector. Our recruitment process is fair and accessible.

Reasonable adjustments are available at any stage. If you require adjustments, please contact us so we can support you. The Nuclear Institute is an equal opportunities employer and is committed to providing positive and supportive working conditions.

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