Location: Urenco Capenhurst
Opportunity: 6-month returner programme, starting in June 2025
Start Date: 16/06/2025
Apply By: 28th February 2025

Help us to make a world of difference

Urenco is proud to partner with Career Returners to launch their first Returners Programme. The programme will support individuals who have been out of the workplace to flexibly reignite their career and develop their skills and experience in a supportive environment.

About Urenco

Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world.

Not many organisations can genuinely claim to make a positive difference on a global scale. We can. Urenco offers a rare expertise in enriching uranium for the civil nuclear industry. In fact, we are the only company with the capability to do this across four sites in the world.

We also supply the isotopes so essential for medical innovation and are dedicated to responsible nuclear stewardship. Its a unique role that provides us all with a guiding purpose, a responsible position, and a real sense of pride.

Programme Opportunities

The Urenco Careers Returner Programme is welcoming of individuals wishing to re-enter a technical environment. You will have either a background in, or a passion for, any one of the following:

• Plant operations and / or process facilities
• Project management in an engineering discipline or highly regulated sector
• HSSE and nuclear safety case
• Health physics and radiation protection
• Systems integration engineering
• Buying and procurement

At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet any of the high level profiles outlined above, please do apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry.

Who are we looking for?

• You will be an experienced professional who has had a career break of 18 months or more (as of June 2025).
• During your career break you may have been working around other commitments or have undertaken projects.
• An interest in returning to or transferring into the clean energy sector.
• Candidates must be eligible to work in the UK and attain BPSS level security clearance.
• You will demonstrate some of key behaviours in being process driven, safety conscious and collaborative.

What can you expect from the programme?

• A 6-month paid employment opportunity with the aim of a permanent role at the end of the programme
• Specialised return to work coaching from Career Returners to support your transition back into the workplace
• You’ll be joining a cohort of other returners giving you the opportunity to be part of a supportive peer group of like-minded individuals
• A buddy to assist you in learning the ropes
• A mentor to help you navigate your return
• Access to a suite of training and learning opportunities
• An opportunity to revamp your skills, gain new experiences and grow your network

After you apply

• Interviews will likely commence in late March.
• You can expect a one stage interview process, which will combine a mix of strength-based and competency/behavioural based questions.
• If you have any questions please email eddie.marshall@urenco.com who will be able to help.

Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce

As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know.

Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future.