Group Director for Independent Nuclear Assurance & Regulation in Warrington

We’ll inspire and empower you to deliver your best work so you can evolve, grow and succeed – today and into tomorrow. We offer an exciting range of opportunities to develop your career within a supportive and diverse team who always strive to do the right thing for our people, clients and communities. People are our greatest asset, and we offer a competitive package to retain and attract the best talent. In addition to the benefits you’d expect, UK employees also receive free single medical cover and digital GP service, family-friendly benefits such as enhanced parental leave pay and free membership of employee assistance and parental programmes, plus reimbursement towards relevant professional development and memberships. We also give back to our communities through our Collectively program which incorporates matched-funding, paid volunteering time and charitable donations. Work-life balance and flexibility is a key focus area for us. We’re happy to discuss hybrid, part-time and flexible working hours, patterns and locations to suit you and our business.

About the Role

The Group Director provides strategic and operational leadership for the sub division, ensuring delivery excellence, client and employee satisfaction, and sustainable business growth. This role oversees operational performance, governance, people development, and market engagement to align with the organisation’s objectives. The role is accountable for driving efficiency, embedding a culture of innovation and inclusion, and ensuring that projects and the sub division have the systems, processes, and leadership needed to deliver consistent high performance. The Group Director will provide strategic direction and leadership for Independent Nuclear Assurance & Regulation, ensuring quality, safety, and innovation. This role will also contribute to strategic decision-making, collaborate cross-functionally, and play a key role in shaping the division and overall organisation’s growth, mission, and culture.

Key Responsibilities

• Operational Leadership: Lead the delivery and performance of the sub division, ensuring financial and operational objectives are achieved.
• Strategic Growth: Partner with senior leadership to shape and implement ambitious business growth strategies (organic, partnerships, and M&A).
• Client Engagement: Build and maintain strong client, partner, and supply chain relationships; secure new business opportunities and ensure delivery excellence.
• Compliance & Governance: Ensure transparent, ethical operations and adherence to corporate governance, risk, and compliance standards.
• Health, Safety & Wellbeing: Promote the highest standards of safety, wellbeing, and ethical responsibility across all operations.
• Excellence: Strive for efficiency, the highest quality standards, and timely delivery across all activities to enhance overall performance.
• Financial Management: Deliver strong performance across revenue, margin, cost management, and cash flow to achieve year-on-year NOM growth.
• People & Culture: Champion diversity, inclusion, and talent development; implement succession and retention strategies; foster a high-performance culture.
• Values: Uphold and embody the organization's core values in daily operations, decision-making, and interactions with clients and colleagues.
• Innovation & Transformation: Drive continuous improvement, operational efficiency, and sustainability through innovative approaches and solutions, particularly in consultancy methodologies, data analytics, and service design.
• Collaboration: Drive cross-functional teamwork, knowledge sharing, and joint accountability across projects and functions.
• Partnerships: Build partnerships with academic, government, and industry stakeholders, such as our supply chain and potential partners.
• Travel & Representation: Represent the organisation at client engagements, industry events, and external forums.

Here’s What You’ll Need

• Degree in Business, Management, Finance, or related field; advanced degree (MBA) preferred.
• Significant senior leadership experience within complex, project-driven organisations.
• Proven track record of growing revenue and profitability through strong client delivery.
• Experience managing large cross-functional teams and embedding governance frameworks.
• Strong financial acumen and experience in strategic planning and delivery.
• Demonstrated success in building enduring client and stakeholder relationships.
• Extensive experience in Engineering Projects and Scientific research/testing in regulated industries.
• Demonstrated ability to lead complex technical teams and facilities.
• Deep technical knowledge with strong commercial awareness.

Behaviors

• Relationship‑Focused: Builds strong, trust‑based relationships that enable effective collaboration and long‑term organisational success.
• A Live Listener: Actively listens to understand and uses insights to drive better decisions and stronger alignment.
• Empathetic: Leads with emotional intelligence, creating a supportive and inclusive environment where people thrive.
• Curious: Seeks to understand people, systems, and trends, continuously learning to improve leadership and outcomes.
• Adaptable: Navigates change with agility and composure, adjusting approach while maintaining clarity of direction.
• Resilient: Maintains focus and performance under pressure, turning challenges into opportunities for growth.
• Authentic: Acts with integrity and transparency, building trust through consistent values‑driven leadership.
• Innovative: Challenges the status quo and translates creative ideas into impactful solutions.
• Limitless Mentality: Thinks beyond constraints, inspiring bold ambition and a culture of possibility.
• Strategic: Connects insights into a clear long‑term vision, guiding decisions that shape sustainable success.

Our Culture:

Our values stand on a foundation of safety, integrity, inclusion and diversity. We put people at the heart of our business, and we genuinely believe that we all succeed by supporting one another through our culture of caring. We value positive mental health and a sense of belonging for all employees. We aim to embed inclusion and diversity in everything we do. We know that if we are inclusive, we’re more connected, and if we are diverse, we’re more creative. We accept people for who they are, regardless of age, disability, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, mental health, race, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. This is reflected in our wide range of Global Employee Networks centered on inclusion and diversity. We partner with VERCIDA to help us attract and retain diverse talent. For greater online accessibility, please visit to view and access our roles. As a Disability Confident employer, we will interview all disabled applicants who meet the minimum criteria for a vacancy. We welcome applications from candidates who are seeking flexible working and from those who may not meet all the listed requirements for a role. If you require further support or reasonable adjustments with regards to the recruitment process (for example, you require the application form in a different format), please contact the