At a Glance
- Tasks: Coordinate executive activities, manage diaries, and support senior leaders in a fast-paced environment.
- Company: Join the Office for Nuclear Regulation, the UK's nuclear safety and security authority.
- Benefits: Enjoy a salary of £38,215 – £44,656 plus a Civil Service Pension with a 27% employer contribution.
- Other info: Positions available in Bootle, Cheltenham, or London with hybrid working options.
- Why this job: This role offers direct influence on nuclear safety decisions at a national level.
- Qualifications: Experience supporting senior leaders in complex organisations and managing executive diaries is essential.
The predicted salary is between 38215 - 44656 £ per year.
£38,215 – £44,656 (plus a London Weighting allowance of £4,194 if applicable) with a Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%. Bootle, Cheltenham or London (plus hybrid working options).
Support leadership at the heart of the UK's nuclear regulator. How do you help senior leaders stay focused on what matters most in a fast-moving, high-profile environment? At the Office for Nuclear Regulation (ONR), we're looking for two Assistant Private Secretaries to provide trusted support to either our Chief Executive/Chief Nuclear Inspector (CE/CNI) or Deputy Chief Nuclear Inspector (DCNI). This is a rare opportunity to work at the centre of the organisation, supporting senior leaders whose decisions help shape nuclear safety, security and safeguards across Great Britain.
The roles
Working within ONR's Private Office, you'll provide executive-level support to the CE/CNI or DCNI, helping ensure strategic priorities, key commitments and high-profile business are managed effectively. You'll coordinate executive activity across diaries, meetings, briefings, governance processes and correspondence, while managing the flow of business into and out of the Private Office. Acting as a trusted point of contact, you'll work closely with senior leaders, Board members, government departments and external stakeholders, to ensure issues are handled effectively and leaders are well prepared. This is a varied role with real influence, offering exposure to ONR's key priorities, risks and decisions while supporting our most senior leaders to operate effectively.
About you
- Experience supporting senior leaders or Boards within a complex organisation
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage competing priorities
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Sound judgement, discretion and integrity when handling sensitive information
- The ability to work independently, anticipate issues and take initiative
- Experience managing executive diaries, senior meetings, briefings and actions
Why join ONR?
ONR regulates nuclear safety, civil nuclear security, safeguards and conventional health and safety on licensed nuclear sites across the UK. Our values are supportive, open-minded, fair and accountable, and we invest in our people through professional development, wellbeing support and flexible, hybrid working. If you enjoy working close to senior decision-making, solving problems and helping leaders succeed in a role of national importance, we'd love to hear from you. Apply now to help support the leadership of Great Britain's independent nuclear regulator.
Closing date: 10 July 2026
Assistant Private Secretary in Cheltenham employer: OFFICE FOR NUCLEAR REGULATION
The Office for Nuclear Regulation ensures nuclear safety and security across the UK. Located in Bootle, Cheltenham, or London, ONR values professional development and offers wellbeing support. Join a team committed to accountability and fairness in a critical national role.
Contact Details:
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