Deputy Director, Small Modular Reactor Programme: Great British Energy Nuclear - Sponsorship and Policy

Deputy Director, Small Modular Reactor Programme: Great British Energy Nuclear - Sponsorship and Policy - Civil Service Jobs - GOV.UK You need JavaScript enabled to use this service. Cookies on Civil Service Jobs We'd like to use analytics cookies so we can understand how you use Civil Service Jobs and make improvements. We also use essential cookies to remember if you’ve accepted analytics cookies. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to accept analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Your cookie preferences have been set You have chosen to reject analytics cookies. You will be asked for your preferences again in 90 days. You can change your cookie settings at any time. Skip to main content GOV.UK Civil Service Jobs Beta Your feedback will help us to improve. Home Sign in to your account Cymraeg Deputy Director, Small Modular Reactor Programme: Great British Energy Nuclear - Sponsorship and Policy Department for Energy Security & Net Zero Apply before 11:55 pm on Sunday 18th October 2026 Return to search results Details Reference number 482682 Salary £86,000 A Civil Service Pension with an employer contribution of 28.97% GBP Job grade SCS Pay Band 1 Contract type Permanent Business area Nuclear and Major Projects Type of role Policy Working pattern Flexible working, Full-time, Job share Number of jobs available 1 Contents Location About the job Benefits Things you need to know Apply and further information Location Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff, Darlington, Edinburgh, London, Salford About the job Job summary Nuclear power is a vital part of the country’s energy mix, providing clean, reliable, baseload power. In order to meet the government’s energy security, affordability, net zero and economic growth goals, a major ramp up in nuclear capacity is needed . That is why ministers have committed to working with industry to deliver a ‘golden age’ for nuclear and have already made the biggest commitment to new nuclear plants for fifty years. As well as new large-scale plants at Hinkley Point and Sizewell C, the government also wants to see new designs – small and advanced modular reactors (SMRs and AMRs) – deployed, providing clean energy. The UK’s first SMR project will be the Gwyndod Power Station, developed by Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N), the government’s nuclear delivery body, in partnership with Rolls Royce S