Investigations Learning Lead

EDF Energy is a core part of the EDF Group, one of the largest energy companies in Europe with key business operations in the UK, France, Italy and Belgium. We're the UK's largest producer of low-carbon electricity, the biggest supplier of electricity by volume in Great Britain, the largest supplier to British businesses and we employ more than 13,000 people. We operate nuclear, coal and gas power stations, wind farms, and combined heat & power plants. We have a focus on safe, dependable energy generation and an ethos of service excellence. We are playing a leading role in new nuclear build in the UK to secure a bright future for the combined business and its employees.
Investigation Learning Lead

Are you passionate about enhancing safety culture through effective investigation practices and learning from incidents? Are you skilled at analysing complex data and translating findings into actionable recommendations? Are you experienced in leading teams and fostering collaboration among various stakeholders to drive continuous improvement?

If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you to join us as our next Investigation Learning Lead here at Hinkley Point C!

The Opportunity

As our next Investigation Learning Lead, you'll play a pivotal role in ensuring the HPC Project fulfils its obligation to deliver effective self-regulation and complies with the Nuclear Site Licence (LC7) requirement to learn from site incidents. In this role, you will drive continuous improvement in safety across the project, overseeing observation and incident investigations in line with best practices and company policies. You will lead major investigations, review outcomes from others, and make evidence-based recommendations to ensure key factors are identified, corrective actions are implemented, and lessons learned are fully embedded. Reporting to the HPC Site Learning & Continuous Improvement Manager, this role plays a vital part within the Site Nuclear Compliance Function under the Project Construction Directorate., Here, we do right by each other and everyone's welcome. We're on an action-oriented journey, championing equity, diversity, and inclusion. We'd like our future workforce to have an equal gender balance, represent a broad mix of people from minority ethnic backgrounds, LGBTQ+, those with a disability and supporting social mobility.

We're a disability confident employer and we'll do all we can to help with your application. Please let us know if you need to request reasonable adjustments.

We take pride in fostering a dynamic and inclusive environment, where the diverse backgrounds and experiences of our employees drive fresh thinking and innovation. We understand that success means different things to different people. We believe there are multiple definitions of what it means to succeed. That's why we support you to pursue a career that's unique to you. Because success is personal.

What you will be doing

In this dynamic role, you will take the lead in managing and coordinating investigations on the HPC Project from start to finish. This includes initiating investigations, gathering evidence, analysing findings, identifying root causes, and implementing corrective actions to ensure lessons learned are embedded to prevent future occurrences. You will own the Investigation Review Meeting, providing essential support to the committee, while also empowering trained investigators across the project to complete investigations promptly. Your responsibilities will extend to overseeing the governance processes for accepting recommendations from all investigation levels and managing a dedicated team to handle the supporting administration, including utilising the Project's electronic learning tool. Additional responsibilities include:

- Review and enhance the Project's investigation processes to identify areas for improvement.
- Provide expert advice on applying investigation processes, using best practices to elevate output quality.
- Lead incident and investigation matters, fostering the development of trained investigators from NNB and Contract Partners through the Investigator's Community of Best Practice.
- Deliver tailored training for investigators and Sponsoring Managers to ensure their success.
- Manage the most complex cases, driving them forward in line with challenging KPIs and performance standards.
- Analyse investigation outcomes to identify risks, assessing whether proposed actions are adequate to prevent reoccurrence.
- Produce high-quality analysis and documentation, setting a standard for less experienced investigators.
- Conduct trending analyses of investigation causes, alerting relevant areas to trends requiring further improvement.
- Engage stakeholders to ensure effective communication of lessons learned internally and externally, monitoring success.
- Provide specialised feedback on Effectiveness Reviews following investigations and corrective actions.

Who you are

To thrive in this role, you'll bring a wealth of knowledge and hands-on experience in investigation techniques, showcasing your ability to apply them effectively. A solid understanding of current health and safety legislation is essential, along with strong communication skills, both written and verbal. Additionally, your leadership experience in managing a team will be crucial for providing top-notch support and ensuring quality outcomes. Additional requirements for this role include

A degree, or equivalent qualification, in a relevant field would be advantageous
- Possess strong knowledge of nuclear operations, construction, engineering, safety, or environmental management.
- Understand regulatory requirements for nuclear facilities and major infrastructure projects.
- Exhibit logical thinking, analytical skills, and proficiency in computer operations.
- Collaborate effectively with a diverse group of multi-disciplinary experts to deliver exceptional service.

Alongside a salary range of £55,000
- £66,000 and a market-leading pension scheme, your package will include a range of benefits, from the big and formal to the small and personal.
We're talking about everything from enhanced parental leave to electric vehicle leasing, health insurance to product discounts, critical illness insurance to technology vouchers, gym membership to season ticket loans.

At EDF UK, we embrace flexibility while recognising that everyone's working needs are different. Whether you're in our office spaces, on site, or working remotely, we promote an environment that supports collaboration, connection, and comfort. No matter where you are, our priority is to make sure you feel safe, valued, and celebrated.