Business Manager – Nuclear Operations (Hybrid)

About the role

We are seeking a Business Manager to lead the delivery of an eight‑year contract providing environmental laboratory services for Sellafield. Based in Whitehaven, the role combines operational leadership with full profit‑and‑loss responsibility, supporting the safe and secure operation of nuclear facilities.

Key responsibilities

• Drive operational and financial performance of the business area, maintaining full P&L accountability.
• Manage service contracts throughout their lifecycle, ensuring contractual obligations, customer expectations and financial targets are met.
• Collaborate with resource‑management teams to optimise utilisation and support programme delivery.
• Support capital‑expenditure projects that enhance operational capability and contract performance.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships, reporting on KPIs, contract performance, risks and opportunities.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering multiple complex contracts across large‑scale operations.
• Strong financial management background with previous P&L responsibility.
• Demonstrated ability to lead operational teams and drive commercial performance.
• Excellent negotiation, communication and stakeholder‑management skills.
• Commercial awareness with a customer‑focused approach.

Required skills

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance and flexible working arrangements.
• Matched‑contribution pension scheme with life assurance.
• Access to digital GP, health checks and nutritional consultations via Aviva DigiCare+.
• Employee share scheme and professional‑fees payment.
• Special leave for reservists and holiday‑trading options.