Band 3: £68,954 - £79,219 + £14,490 Market Based Allowance (per year) + £4,194 London Weighting Allowance (if applicable)
Bootle/Cheltenham/London with flexible working options A secure and resilient nuclear industry.
A safer UK.
Be at the heart of both. The challenge
Often in the public eye, the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR) is an evolving public corporation. Essentially, we’re responsible for shaping and delivering the regulation of nuclear safety and security across the UK. As a Nuclear Security Inspector specialising in Cyber Security and Operational Resilience, you’ll be at the heart of our work, building existing skills and knowledge in an incredibly varied role. The role
From the latest cutting-edge facilities to decommissioned sites, ONR makes sure the entire civil nuclear industry – including suppliers, service providers and transporters – meet strict expectations for cyber security. It’s fascinating work that requires a whole range of diverse minds. With your unique perspective and background alongside your technical talents, you’ll protect a key part of the UK’s critical national infrastructure. Day to day, you’ll be assessing cyber security arrangements, providing advice and inspecting facilities to ensure essential functions are able to be delivered safely and securely. This includes ensuring the supporting systems including information and operational technology are adequately protected against an ever evolving cyber threat landscape. That means you’ll be in contact with those we regulate on a regular basis. The ability to connect and influence is essential, especially as you’ll be also collaborating with Government agencies, other regulators and international bodies. Ultimately, your aim will be to achieve the best possible outcomes by working with others. The person
With broad knowledge of cyber security and the resilience of essential functions, you’ll be a skilled professional. You’ll have worked in a high hazard industry or one where cyber security makes a significant impact. Wherever you’ve gained your experience, you’ll be up to speed on technical areas, but also the strategic and human factors that affect cyber security and, with the chance to gain experience across a range of cyber domains, you’ll be free to develop your expertise and progress, or to further specialise in areas of cyber security. What’s really important is the ability communicate clearly and openly, both in person and on paper. It’s vital that you can express complex technical concepts simply and write concise, accurate reports. In return, we offer a wide range of benefits to support our team, including flexible working options to provide work-life balance. The rewards
We offer competitive salaries at the ONR, with this role attracting a salary of £68,954 - £79,219, with opportunities to progress within this range. plus a generous market based allowance of £14,490 per year. Furthermore, our staff are enrolled in a substantial Civil Service Pension scheme (including ill-health retirement and lump sum family benefits). Plus, you’ll receive a generous holiday entitlement. About us
ONR is a Public Corporation with a mission to protect society be securing safe nuclear operations. Our staff are drawn from a wide range of professional backgrounds with specialist inspectors to deliver our core business including civil engineering, radiological protection, human factors, protective security, nuclear physics and emergency preparedness and response. And together they’re involved in everything from assessing safety cases and security plans, inspecting nuclear sites, communicating our decisions, training new recruits and representing the UK and ONR within the wider international nuclear community. Apply To find out more and apply, visit our website: https://jobs.onr.org.uk/vacancy/band-3-cyber-security-and-operational-resilience-inspector-596570.html Closing date: 28/10/2025 | 
