At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead STEM outreach and engage with schools, colleges, and communities to inspire future talent.
- Company: Join Cavendish Nuclear, a leader in nuclear engineering with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy generous holidays, a matched pension scheme, and health support.
- Other info: Flexible working options and a commitment to inclusivity make this a great workplace.
- Why this job: Shape the future of engineering careers while making a real impact in your community.
- Qualifications: Strong communication skills and a passion for education and outreach are essential.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 67000 £ per year.
Location: Flexible, UK + Hybrid Working Arrangement
Compensation: Attractive Salary + Benefits
Role Type: Full time / Permanent
Inspire the next generation and help shape the future of nuclear, engineering and technology careers. At Cavendish Nuclear, we’re working to create a safe and secure world, together. You will join us as an External Engagement Advisor based at one of our key locations: Moor Row (Cumbria), Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Bristol.
As an External Engagement Advisor, you’ll play a vital role in building the future talent pipeline for one of the UK’s leading nuclear businesses. Day-to-day, you will:
- Lead STEM outreach and engagement activities across schools, colleges, universities and community partners.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with educational institutions and external stakeholders.
- Coordinate engagement events and act as the central point of contact for outreach activity.
- Promote early careers opportunities and strengthen Cavendish Nuclear’s reputation as an employer of choice.
- Monitor, evaluate and report on engagement initiatives to drive continuous improvement and share best practice.
This role is based at one of our key locations Moor Row (Cumbria), Warrington (Cheshire), Leicester (Leicestershire) or Bristol, working 37 hours per week. Hybrid working patterns are available with an expectation of approximately two days per week in the office. Travel to other Cavendish Nuclear locations is typically around once per month.
Essential experience
- Strong communication and influencing skills.
- Highly organized with the ability to manage multiple priorities effectively.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office applications, particularly PowerPoint and Excel.
- Confident presentation skills and ability to engage diverse audiences.
- Experience in early careers, outreach, education, engagement or talent attraction environments is advantageous.
Qualifications
We value difference and don’t have a fixed idea on background or education; demonstrate the required level of experience and/or willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance.
What we offer
- Generous holiday allowance
- Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
- Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations
- Employee share scheme
- Employee shopping savings portal
- Payment of Professional Fees
- Reservists in the armed forces receive 10 days of special paid leave
- Holiday Trading to buy or sell additional leave
- Be Kind Day: one paid day for volunteering annually
- Development opportunities and wellbeing support
We’re Cavendish Nuclear – a team of around 5,000 specialists and a core part of Babcock International Group. Your work will contribute to projects across clean energy, defence and civil decommissioning, supporting energy security and national protection, while offering meaningful careers and work–life balance. Join us to discover how far we can go, together.
We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. We are committed to building an inclusive culture where everyone can thrive. We are happy to discuss flexible working patterns at interview.
Closing date: 21/07/2026
