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Board Member

United Kingdom

UK National Nuclear Laboratory

Organisation Type

Public sector

Industry / Sector

Government / Public Administration

About The Organisation

The UK’s ‘nuclear revival’ is moving at pace and is critical in the national mission to secure energy security, net‑zero goals, and national resilience.

UKNNL are the government’s lead civil laboratory for nuclear fission, providing the science, technology and world-leading laboratories to support the country’s civil nuclear programmes, to support growth of the UK nuclear sector and ensure they are delivered safely and cost-effectively. We are pivotal in innovation on advanced nuclear fuels, waste reduction, recycling and SMRs. Our societal impact goes well beyond energy and includes medical isotopes for healthcare, national security capabilities and industrial and scientific advancement.

Website URL

https://uknnl.com/

Position

Board Member

Location

United Kingdom

Time Commitment

30 day(s) per annum

Remuneration

Directors' fees
(£33,000 per annum)

Skill Sought

Accounting; Finance
Closed on: 15 Jun 2026

Position Description

This is a very exciting time to join the UKNNL Board as a NED and provide strategic leadership and risk oversight in one of the most technically complex and tightly regulated sectors.

We are seeking to appoint two Non‑Executive Directors across our Chair of Audit and Risk Assurance Committee (ARAC) and newly created Projects and Programmes remits. Both roles will provide the opportunity to influence an organisation of national importance and purpose and strategic influence at the science-policy interface.

Selection Criteria

Essential criteria

  • A deep understanding of financial and wider control frameworks as well as expertise at  developing and overseeing effective management information frameworks that drive organisational performance
  • Significant experience in leading complex risk functions in large organisations ideally within a regulated industry or the industrial sector.
  • Prior experience as a member of (or of having worked very closely) with an audit and risk committee
  • Qualified accountant.
  • Excellent inter-personal skills and demonstrable capability to manage complex stakeholder relationships within a senior leadership context, including the ability to mentor senior executives as appropriate.

Desirable criteria

  • Understanding of Cyber risk.
  • Experience as a non-executive director within a public sector body.
  • Experience within a regulated or industrial environment.
  • Familiarity with government funding/ accounting.
  • Previous experience in supporting organisations through the change management process.

How to Apply

In order to apply you will need to create an account or sign in.

To apply, you must provide via the Public Appointments site:
  • equality information
  • information relating to any outside interests or potential reputational issues
  • You may also be asked to provide:
  • a Curriculum Vitae (CV) of no more than 3 pages
  • a supporting statement of no more than 500 words
  • a short biography

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