Senior Document Controller

Originally named, Great British Nuclear, Great British Energy – Nuclear is an arm’s length body of the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero, dedicated to supporting the development and deployment of new nuclear technologies in Great Britain. We play a crucial role in advancing nuclear new build, ensuring the UK’s energy security and achieving net-zero carbon emissions. Great British Energy – Nuclear focuses on fostering innovation, facilitating investment, and coordinating efforts across the nuclear industry to build a resilient and sustainable energy future.

Great British Energy – Nuclear’s first step was to start the technology selection process for Small Modular Reactors (SMRs) in 2023. SMRs can potentially be quicker to deploy and less expensive to build than traditional nuclear power plants because they are smaller, have factory based modular manufacturing and more flexible deployment options. In June 2025, Great British Energy – Nuclear announced that RollsRoyce SMR had been selected as the preferred bidder to build the UK’s first SMRs, following a technology selection process that began in 2023.

Great British Energy – Nuclear is aiming to deliver fast, based on a supportive and collaborative culture which values equality and diversity and creates an inclusive workplace. We draw on deep nuclear expertise – our Executive Committee has over 100 years of nuclear experience at home and abroad. GBN-E will unlock billions of pounds of private and public investment from design to operation, helping to get sites ready for development, and working to grow manufacturing capacity and skills capability.

Our activities will be driven by our values, which are:

Trust – We prioritise safety, we act responsibly and with integrity.

Collaborative – We work as a team; we value diversity and expertise.

Challenge – We are curious and courageous in the way we think and act.

Care – We are thoughtful, inclusive and respectful of others.

Drive – We get things done and we make a difference.

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Great British Energy – Nuclear (GBE-N) is seeking a highly experienced Senior / Lead Document Controller to join its lean Information Management team. As the sole operational lead for document control, this role is critical to the successful implementation and operation of the Asite platform as the organisation\’s Electronic Document and Records Management System (EDRMS). The successful candidate will take full ownership of document control operations, platform configuration, metadata governance, and user support, ensuring compliance with ISO 19650 and nuclear sector standards.

Key Responsibilities

Full configuration and administration of the Asite platform, including metadata schemas, workflows, permissions, and templates.

Act as the primary internal support for all document control queries (Level 1 and 2), including troubleshooting and user onboarding.

Define and enforce metadata governance aligned with ISO 19650, Uniclass, and CFIHOS (if adopted).

Develop and maintain structured document control workflows supporting project baselines, change control, and assurance gates.

Conduct regular audits and compliance checks to ensure adherence to document control standards and OS:SNI protocols.

Develop and deliver training and onboarding materials for internal teams and supply chain partners.

Lead behavioural transition from informal tools to structured document control practices.

Generate and maintain dashboards and reports using Asite and PowerBI to monitor document status, compliance, and performance.

Collaborate with the Information Manager and IM Lead to align document control with project delivery and digital strategy.

Coordinate with project teams and external partners to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant document submissions.

Day-to-Day Duties

• Configure and maintain the Asite platform, including workflows, metadata schemas, user permissions, and templates.
• Provide Level 1 and Level 2 support for document control queries, troubleshooting issues and guiding users through platform functionality.
• Onboard internal teams and supply chain partners to the Asite platform, delivering training and user guidance materials.
• Monitor and enforce metadata governance aligned with ISO 19650, Uniclass, and CFIHOS (if adopted).
• Conduct regular audits to ensure compliance with document control standards and OS:SNI protocols.
• Maintain structured document workflows supporting project baselines, change control, and assurance gates.
• Generate and update dashboards and performance reports using Asite and PowerBI to track document status, compliance, and KPIs.
• Liaise with project teams and external stakeholders to ensure timely, accurate, and compliant document submissions.
• Collaborate with the Information Manager and IM Lead to align document control operations with project delivery and digital strategy.
• Lead behavioural transition from informal documentation practices to structured, standards-compliant document control processes.
• Capture lessons learned and contribute to continuous improvement of document control procedures and platform configuration.

Essential Skills and Experience

Extensive experience in document control within regulated infrastructure or nuclear programmes.

Advanced user and administrator of Asite or similar EDRMS platforms.

Strong understanding of ISO 19650, Uniclass, and metadata governance.

Experience configuring workflows, metadata schemas, and access controls in EDRMS platforms.

Familiarity with OS:SNI handling protocols and ISO 27001 compliance.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and PowerBI for reporting and analytics.

Excellent communication and stakeholder engagement skills.

Experience supporting audits, regulatory submissions, and long-term archiving.

Desirable Skills

Experience with configuration management and change control processes.

Knowledge of CFIHOS standards and their application in metadata governance.

Experience supporting DevCo or Delivery Partner onboarding in major infrastructure programmes.

Formal training or certification in ISO standards (e.g., ISO 19650, ISO 27001, ISO 9001).