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About Destination Nuclear

Launched in 2024, Destination Nuclear is the first national, sector-wide initiative dedicated to recruiting, retaining and upskilling the workforce needed to support the growth of the civil and defence nuclear sectors. We bring together government, industry and education partners to close critical skills gaps and build a sustainable talent pipeline for the future.

The UK has set out ambitious plans to secure clean energy for the future and support national defence through nuclear power. Achieving this ambition will require thousands of skilled people across a wide range of professions. Destination Nuclear exists to connect this talent with opportunity.

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To find roles that match your experience and interests, try our quick career quiz .

Or, find out more about how Nuclear is shaping the future of the UK, and the kind of opportunities available.

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Working in Partnership

Destination Nuclear brings together many of the UK’s leading nuclear organisations across civil and defence, including:

AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, BAE Systems, Cavendish Nuclear, Defence Nuclear Enterprise, Defence Nuclear Organisation, Department for Energy Security & Net Zero, EDF, Great British Nuclear, Ministry of Defence, NDA, Rolls-Royce, Rolls-Royce SMR, Royal Navy, Sizewell C, Submarine Delivery Agency, UK Atomic Energy Authority, and the United Kingdom National Nuclear Laboratory.

Together, we are committed to building the workforce that will power the UK’s nuclear future.

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Our Nuclear Careers Portal

Our careers portal connects candidates directly with leading employers across the sector. You can:

  • Browse live vacancies across the UK
  • Create a profile and upload your CV
  • Save job searches and set up tailored alerts
  • Connect directly with employers

Whether you’re exploring your options or ready to apply, the portal helps you take the next step.

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Part of the Nuclear Sector Skills Team

Destination Nuclear is one of more than 15 projects delivered by the Nuclear Sector Skills Team (NSST), formerly the Nuclear Skills Taskforce. Established in August 2023, the NSST is a full-time delivery unit responsible for implementing the UK’s Nuclear Skills Plan and ensuring the sector has the capability it needs to grow.

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