Job Description For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf The Successful applicants will be based at Culham, Oxfordshire This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. The Role UKIFS is leading the STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme to deliver the world’s first prototype fusion energy plant by 2040, driving a path to the commercial viability of fusion. As part of this bold and ambitious mission, we are building an extraordinary team to help shape the future of sustainable energy. STEP - One mission. One vision. One planet. (ukaea.uk) As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you’ll play a vital role in realising this vision by recruiting and retaining the exceptional talent required to power this ambitious mission. You’ll be instrumental in building the workforce that will help make fusion energy a commercial reality. Your responsibilities include: 1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Lead the full lifecycle of recruitment, from job design to onboarding. Define and implement creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill, specialist roles. Develop and manage a talent pipeline, ensuring readiness for future workforce needs. Partner with hiring managers and leadership teams to identify and deliver on recruitment requirements. Use data-driven insights to inform recruitment decisions and workforce planning. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, with a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion. 2. Onboarding & Retention Design and implement a seamless onboarding process aligned with UKIFS’s values and Employer Value Proposition (EVP). Ensure candidates meet all compliance requirements, including Right to Work and security checks. Collaborate with managers and People Business Partners to develop and execute effective retention strategies. 3. Employer Value Proposition (EVP) & Branding Develop and embed UKIFS’s EVP into all recruitment strategies and materials. Enhance the visibility and appeal of UKIFS through careers pages, job boards, and recruitment campaigns. Act as an ambassador for the organisation, ensuring candidates understand the value and opportunities offered by UKIFS. 4. Stakeholder Collaboration Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hiring managers, Whole Plant Partners, and other collaborators. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team culture across the organisation and partner networks.