The Office for Nuclear Regulation regulates all aspects of security for civil nuclear materials and sensitive nuclear information in the United Kingdom. We regulate against our outcome focused Security Assessment Principles in accordance with the Nuclear Industries Security Regulations 2003. ONR also supports the development and improvement of good practice for nuclear security both domestically and internationally.
ONR also regulates the transport of nuclear and radioactive materials by road, rail, air, and inland waterways, and as of January 2021 operates the UK’s State System of Accountancy for and Control of Nuclear Materials (SSAC) and a domestic safeguards regime.
As part of its 2025 strategy ONR is committed to being a modern and transparent regulator, delivering trusted outcomes and value. We are making substantial investments in new digital technologies and skills to enhance our regulatory processes and management of information.
The role of the Cyber Security & Information Assurance Inspector is to deliver security regulation across the civil nuclear industry to ensure that it manages cyber security and information risks appropriately and effectively. This is achieved primarily through:
Training to expand and deepen knowledge and experience in specific nuclear, cyber security, information assurance and regulatory topics will be given throughout the successful candidate’s career, however successful applicants will already have demonstrable experience in the field.
As experience of regulating nuclear security increases, all inspectors are given the opportunity to progress and achieve promotion.
This post may be undertaken from a base at any one of ONR’s office locations (Bootle, Cheltenham, or London). You may be eligible for a relocation package up to £15,000.
It should be noted that during the first twelve months of appointment staff will be required to spend a significant amount of time (approximately 1 week in 4) at the Bootle office (or on occasion our other offices) in order to undertake mandatory warranting (legal and regulatory) and develop business relationships with colleagues.
This post requires some travel including overnight stays predominantly across the United Kingdom and occasionally abroad.
ONR operates hybrid working (working in the office and or at home) as part of our flexible working policy. There is an expectation that everyone will spend time in the office on a regular basis, recognising that some work is better done face to face. Managers will collaborate with their teams on what works best to meet individual, team, business and organisational needs to enable collaboration, as well as balancing personal choice and wellbeing.
The successful applicant requires a full driving licence which permits the holder to drive in the UK unless reasonable adjustments can be made under the Equality Act 2010.
The successful candidate must hold or achieve and retain National Security Vetting clearance at SC level.
ONR is committed to being an inclusive employer and we welcome and encourage applications from all applicants. We will make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to ensure the recruitment process is inclusive and barrier-free. For example, providing job descriptions in alternative formats, and providing communication support and accessible venues. If you would like to discuss how we can support you, please contact ONR.Human-Resources@onr.gov.uk or 07786554172 who will be able to provide further information and discuss any reasonable adjustments you may need during the recruitment process. We will offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
ONR recognises it has a role to play in helping those leaving the Armed Forces (veterans) and have introduced a Guaranteed Interview Scheme for veterans. This is part of a government initiative known as the ‘Great Place to Work for veterans. Veterans are officially defined as anyone who has served for at least one day in Her Majesty’s Armed Forces (Regular or Reserve). All veterans who meet the minimum criteria for a role will be invited to interview and they have the choice to opt into this scheme when completing their application. To be eligible to apply for roles under the initiative, veterans must meet certain eligibility criteria below.
We expect all Cyber Security & Information Assurance Inspectors to:
Applicants who feel they possess equivalent experience, qualifications and/or professional memberships are invited to apply, however must clearly evidence how their background and skills meet these expectations.
To be effective, the candidate will require a breadth and depth of expertise and skills in technical areas (such as cyber defence, detection, response, and recovery); and a firm understanding of personnel/procedural areas (such as leadership and management, culture, and competence) related to information risk management and cyber security. This is likely to include:
We would ideally like you to have experience in the nuclear sector or alternative high hazard industry. But don’t worry if you don’t! We are happy to consider applicants with a non-nuclear/non-high hazard background who, if appointed, would undertake a structured nuclear training programme to reach Nuclear Security Inspector level (subject to alternative salary range whilst training £51,502 - £61,368).
For more information about this vacancy please contact the Professional Lead for Cyber Security, Paul Shanes
Email- paul.shanes@onr.gov.uk
Please submit your application through the recruitment portal.
This advert will remain open until we have filled the advertised role. We reserve the right to withdraw this advert at any time.
Your application should include:
Throughout our selection process, we will make decisions about your capability to do the job, based on evidence you provide against the essential criteria for the role which are detailed on the job description, if you are shortlisted you will be invited to a technical and competency-based interview. We will offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the role.
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