Overview of Responsibilities
Employees of UKIFS is based at either of our sites; West Burton, Nottinghamshire.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.
The salary for this role is £79,638, and onsite working is expected for 3-4 days a week.
The Role
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference on a global scale? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy as Head of Communications and Community Engagement. This senior leadership role is at the heart of the UKIFS organisation, bringing substantial influence and presence across all levels to develop and deploy strategies that build and strengthen UKIFS and the STEP programme’s reputation.
We operate in an energising, complex, and mission-driven environment, where you will lead the development and continuance of excellent stakeholder relationships across Government, our integrated delivery team alliance, the wider fusion community, and local communities.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Lead the creation and delivery of internal and external communications strategies for UKIFS and STEP.
* Design, plan, and execute external engagements, coordinating closely with UKAEA group communications.
* Identify new communication and engagement channels, leveraging digital media.
* Manage strategic oversight of social media presence and act as spokesperson.
* Oversee branding consistency across all touchpoints, manage a ~£1m budget, and mentor a communications team.
* Champion organizational culture and values, fostering a positive and inclusive team environment.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* Extensive experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, and community relations.
* A bachelor’s degree in communications or an equivalent qualification.
* Experience of leading, mentoring, and coaching teams.
* Experience in a complex, matrixed, programmatic environment.
* Understanding of government structures and their roles in projects like STEP.
* Experience of fiscal management and reporting.
* Proven relationship builder with stakeholders at all levels.
* Experience as a trusted advisor at CEO, Director, and executive team level.
* Proficiency in producing board-level papers and proposals.
* Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal.
* Ability to act as an ambassador for the programme.
* Strategic, creative, and innovative thinker.
Beneficial Requirements:
* CIPR qualified.
* Previous experience of working on significant infrastructure projects.
Additional Information
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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