Communications & Stakeholder Engagement - NDA group graduates 2027

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As part of the NDA group Graduate Programme, you will have the opportunity to gain experience across the organisations that make up the NDA group, working in a variety of teams, locations and environments. You'll contribute to meaningful work that has a lasting impact, helping to support the safe, secure and sustainable management of the UK's nuclear legacy. Along the way, you'll learn from industry experts, build valuable networks and develop a broad range of technical, professional and behavioural skills that will prepare you for a successful career in the nuclear sector.

Alongside your placements, you'll take part in the NDA group Graduate Development Programme, designed to accelerate your personal and professional growth. Where relevant, you'll be supported to achieve professional accreditation, registration or chartership. With guidance from experienced professionals, mentors and programme stakeholders, you'll gain the knowledge, confidence and capability needed to thrive across the NDA group and make a meaningful contribution to the future of the UK's nuclear industry.

The Professional Services Job Family provides strategic, operational and specialist support across the NDA group. Roles in this family help the organisation make effective decisions, manage resources, support people and deliver business priorities.

This job family includes areas such as commercial and procurement, finance, people, communications, legal and business improvement. Together, these functions help the NDA group operate effectively and deliver its mission in a safe, secure, sustainable and cost-conscious way.

Corporate Affairs teams manage internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement, and public relations. They promote transparency and build trust in the NDA group’s mission to safely and efficiently manage nuclear materials.

As a Communications Graduate, you will help build understanding, trust and confidence in the work of the NDA group as it delivers one of the UK's most complex and nationally significant environmental missions.

Clear, timely and effective communication is essential to the successful delivery of the NDA group's mission. Communications professionals help organisations explain complex issues, engage with diverse audiences, protect and enhance reputation, and maintain strong relationships with the people and communities affected by their work.

Working alongside experienced professionals and business stakeholders, you may contribute to activities across internal and external communications, stakeholder engagement, media relations, public affairs, digital communications, campaigns, events and corporate reporting. You will develop an understanding of how communications teams support transparency, organisational priorities and informed decision-making.

You could gain exposure to developing communication plans and content, supporting engagement with employees, government, local communities, stakeholder groups, regulators, recognised trade unions, the media and the public, and helping teams respond effectively in sensitive or fast-moving situations. You may also support public policy activity and corporate social responsibility initiatives.

This breadth of experience will help you build strong written and verbal communication skills, strategic awareness and the confidence to communicate complex information clearly and appropriately for different audiences. You will also learn how effective communications and stakeholder engagement contribute to reputation, trust and the successful delivery of business priorities in a highly regulated environment.

This pathway would suit individuals who are curious, audience-focused and interested in how organisations communicate, influence and build trusted relationships.

Whether your interests lie in employee communications, media relations, stakeholder engagement, public affairs, digital content or campaigns, this pathway will provide valuable experience supporting communications within a unique and nationally important industry.

Location

Various UK Locations

The NDA group operates from more than 30 sites and office locations across England, Scotland and Wales. Applicants must be geographically flexible and willing to relocate to any of our sites to support business requirements and development opportunities across the programme.

Support is available to help graduates relocate where required

Why Us?

Throughout your two-year journey on the NDA group graduates programme, you will be employed by Energus and complete two 12-month secondments within the NDA group.

At the end of the programme, we will support you to secure a role within the NDA group or within the wider nuclear sector, helping you take the next step in your career.

Benefits whilst on the programme are:

• Annual salary of £32,000
• A comprehensive, tailored programme of professional development worth £9,900 which includes Membership of up to 2 professional institutions
• A robust support network which includes dedicated mentor, a company lead, access to our graduate and employee networks and a pastoral care professional
• Generously funded travel & subsistence to support with travel to training and events
• 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays and 6 additional discretionary days leave

as well as membership of Energus’ Contributory pension scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Aviva DigiCare+ (to help you take control of your health and wellbeing) and our Cycle2Work Scheme

To Be Considered for a Place on Our Prestigious Programmes, You Will Need

• A minimum of a 2:2 in a relevant degree subject
• The right to work in the UK for the duration of the programme.
• To be willing and able to travel and relocate to any of the offices/sites that host secondments for your chosen programme. Secondments are organised to maximise your development and are aligned to business needs.
• To show that you personify our group values of Respect, Openness, Collaboration, Performance, & Creativity

Any offers will be conditional upon you providing proof of your right to work and passing security clearance and vetting checks

Recruitment Stages

The recruitment and selection process consists of the following stages:

• Online application form - please complete all required sections of the application to ensure this is submitted successfully.
• Psychometric assessment - called Neurosight, this will be sent via email.
• Online interview - a 30 minute video interview with representatives from one of the sponsoring organisations.
• Assessment centre – these will be delivered face to face and will involve various activities, alongside insightful information around the nuclear industry and our programme.
• Offer - following our assessment centres, we aim to issue outcomes within two weeks. Successful candidates will begin their exciting journey as an NDA group Graduate, working with our dedicated Energus People & Skills team to complete security paperwork ahead of starting the programme in September 2027.
• Onboarding - we welcome all our graduates ahead of the start date, through social media groups and welcome sessions, ensuring you are prepared, and any support required is in place, providing you with the best start to your exciting future as an NDA group Graduate.

Face-to-face assessment centres will take place in early 2027. If you are invited to an assessment centre and are unable to attend, unfortunately you may be unable to complete the selection process.

We encourage you to regularly check emails (including any junk mail/spam folders) throughout the selection process, all correspondence including selection invitation will be sent via email.

Closing Date: 12:00 (noon) Friday 6th November 2026

Any applications received after this date will not be considered. We reserve the right to close a role early should we receive sufficient applications. We encourage that you apply at the earliest opportunity to avoid disappointment. Please note only one NDA group Graduates application is required, please do not submit multiple applications.

Vetting

Individuals holding National Security Vetting (NSV) have several key responsibilities, primarily revolving around maintaining the confidentiality and integrity of sensitive information and reporting any potential security concerns. They must ensure their clearance remains valid, promptly report any changes in their circumstances that might affect their clearance, and adhere to local security protocols.  You can learn more about your security obligations here: United Kingdom Security Vetting: Existing clearance holders - GOV.UK before you submit your application to Energus.

As proud members of the Disability Confident Scheme, Energus aim to create a fair and accessible recruitment process for all candidates.  If you have a disability or health condition and require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know – we will work with you to ensure your needs are met.  We are committed to offering an interview to all disabled applicants who meet the essential criteria for the role.  In the event of a high number of eligible applicants, we will prioritise those whose skills and experience most closely match the requirements of the role.