Assistant operations manager

Job Description

Assistant Operations Manager

A temporary opportunity has arisen to join the FCA programme as an Assistant Operations Manager, playing a vital role in the safe, secure and efficient operation of a licensed nuclear facility. This is a highly responsible position for an experienced operations professional who is ready to step into deputy Authorised To Operate (ATO) duties and make a tangible contribution to Dounreay’s mission.

You will be at the heart of day-to-day operations, balancing safety, performance and delivery while working closely with senior managers, project teams, contractors and regulators in a demanding and rewarding environment.

Appointment type: Unitl October 2027
Full time/part time: Full time
Job category: Operations
Competence Assessment: CA508 Assistant Operations Manager
Flexible working available?: Yes
Location: Dounreay
Pay band: Professional

What you will be doing:

• Support safe facility as Deputy ATO, ensuring nuclear safety, security and environmental compliance
• Drive delivery of operational and project activities, monitoring safety, cost, quality and programme performance
• Provide assurance through governance, incident review, contractor oversight and emergency arrangements
• Develop staff through effective line management and succession planning

What you will bring:

• HND in Science or Engineering (or equivalent) with relevant operational experience
• Demonstrable experience in plant or industrial operations, ideally within a nuclear facility
• Proven capability in facility or operations management within a highly regulated environment
• Post specific capability analysis assessment

We are looking to hold interviews week commencing Monday 14 September 2026, however, please note that this vacancy may close earlier than the stated deadline should we receive a high volume of applications,

If you require assistance at any point during the recruitment process contact at the appropriate time so we can make any necessary, reasonable adjustment.

If you’re part of the NDA Group, please refer to the Mobility Principles for guidance on how a move into NRS can be facilitated – visit What is Mobility at the NDA group?