Nick Tomkinson

Member since 2026

Nick began his career with the Royal Navy before moving into government, where he worked across defence, national security and nuclear security. He subsequently moved into the private sector and has now spent more than 25 years working on national and nuclear security issues in the UK and internationally.

In 2021, Nick co-founded Global Nuclear Security Partners, a specialist consultancy bringing together expertise from government, regulation, industry and the national security community. The company advises governments and the nuclear industry on security, safeguards and nuclear threat reduction. Its work includes supporting the development of Australia’s nuclear security capability under the AUKUS programme, working with the Ukrainian nuclear sector, and helping to shape approaches to security and safeguards for emerging nuclear technologies and maritime nuclear power. Nick is a Fellow of the Nuclear Institute and a Certified Nuclear Security Professional.

Nick first came to Bristol to study at the University of the West of England and then later returned to the city to make it home for him and his family. Much of his career has been focused internationally, so he is particularly keen to contribute closer to home.

Nick has been involved with Old Bristolians RFC for a number of years, including coaching junior rugby. He is married to Jen and they have two children, which means a considerable amount of his spare time is spent on the touchlines of school and club rugby and cricket pitches, or ferrying them between them.