The Configuration Coordinator supports and reports to the Configuration and Replication Manager. Responsibilities include:
·         Documentation & Guidance
o    Ensuring that Configuration Management processes from both SZC EI TD and NSA (plans, procedures, manuals, guidance) are fit for use through self-assessment and updated according to the SA outcomes.
o    Ensuring that Configuration management processes are consistent with Replication Processes, liaising with relevant team members.
o    Providing advice to engineers on configuration-related topics.
·         Process implementation
o    Contribute to the implementation of the existing configuration management process in alignment with the overall SZC configuration strategy.
o    Develop and maintain training packs in line with the process and ensure rolling out training sessions
·         Tool Development & Monitoring
o    Support the definition, implementation, and development of tools to monitor configuration management KPIs (for OPs/DCs).
·         KPI Reporting
o    Produce KPIs regularly to inform project stakeholders. Global configuration KPIs will be compiled and presented by the PI team in relevant governance meetings.
o    Assess KPIs and manage follow-up interactions with stakeholders to ensure project and configuration objectives are met.
·         Committee Coordination (NCC/TDF)
Act as secretary for the client’s No Change Committee (NCC) and Technical Direction Forum (TDF), including:
o    Ensuring committee materials are fit for purpose and aligned with processes.
o    Facilitating stakeholder interactions as needed.
o    Ensuring the “replication” option is duly considered.
o    Performing readiness checks for all topics prior to NCC and pre-NCC meetings.
o    Ensuring at the beginning of the NCC that all required attendees are present
o    Managing agendas, invitations, room bookings, etc. Agendas must be validated with the SZC Co-Employer one week before the meeting via the pre-NCC.
o    Writing and distributing meeting minutes within one week, with official distribution no later than three weeks post-meeting.
o    Managing and recording actions and their progress.
o    Performing equivalent tasks for pre-NCC and TDF meetings.

Interfaces:
To perform these activities, there is a strong interface with:
·         Configuration engineers from the entities who will be performing the process
·         The employer EI TD who is accountable for the approval of procedures that apply to the SZC project.
·         SZC Information Management lead: key stakeholder in the configuration management through responsibility in the management of information (Data) within SZC.
·         The Employer who chairs the NCC/TTDF committee,
·         The Employer Programmes, DA, TCO… who will present topics in committees
·         The NSA Consortium engineering entities who will support topics in committees etc

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills

·         Experience (min 5 years) in the nuclear industry with a very good understanding of UK EPR technology

·         Knowledge of Technical Integration, especially Configuration Management and associated processed and tools

·         Transverse skills:

o    Management skills

o    Ability to handle multiple interfaces and coordinate stakeholders activities within multiple entities

o    Organisational skills, capability to meet commitments and deadlines

o    Leadership, pro-activeness

o    Communication & interpersonal skills

·         English – fluent

Competitive Salary & Benefits

·         25 days annual leave per year raising to 28 (x1 day for 2 years service)

·         8% employer pension contribution (salary sacrifice)

·         1% min Employee

·         Individual and family private health care

·         Life assurance (4x salary)

·         Employee assistance programme (EAP)

·         Income Protection

·         Professional Membership (1 per year)

·         Cycle to Work Scheme

·         Language Courses
Plus more including access to training and development opportunities.

We are an equal opportunity employer.  We value and plan to continue to build on the benefits of our diverse working environment and recognise a priority to improve gender mix.

Everyone will be considered without attention to race, colour, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, or disability status.

The post is restricted due to the nature of the role and the export control regulations which apply. All applicants will be subject to national security and export control vetting processes.