Job Description For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf The salary for this role is £48,376, and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for Flexible Working. Employees of UKIFS can be based at either of our sites; West Burton, Nottinghamshire or 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 and possibly a search of open-source data. As part of your application, please submit your CV, supported with a Covering Letter detailing your relative knowledge and experience for the role. The Role As our Benefits and Impact Specialist, you will develop and deliver benefits, monitoring and evaluation (BM&E) activities for STEP. You will play a pivotal role in development of a robust evidence-base to demonstrate the value of STEP and impact on the nation and furthering the goals of the UK fusion strategy. You will join the Business Strategy team to support the Benefits, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead to generate timely and fit-for-purpose evidence and insight, enabling STEP to be effective in maximising our impact. You will help to build databases of insight and evidence, to communicate the impact of the programme. You will lead activities to promote benefit identification and management, to help bring clarity to the unique elements of the programme and what impact they are likely to deliver. You will support the collation of quantitative and qualitative date, the identification of key evaluation questions and development of M&E plans to address these. You will contribute to and support delivery of internal and externally commissioned process and outcome evaluations to help improve understanding on how effective, efficient, and equitable the programme is to support continuous improvement, and to better understand and demonstrate the impact of the programme. This opportunity will involve engaging with all aspects of the STEP programme as well as supporting the programme’s interface with the Government’s assurance and approval processes for project funding and delivery. You will support the development of STEP business cases, in part through the production of supporting evidence documents, through managing other’s contributions, and through peer-reviewing the work of others. Key Accountabilities: Provide the Evidence-Base for Policy and Decision Making Design, deliver, and manage both in-house and commissioned research projects. Undertake qualitative, quantitative, and mixed methods research, from the development of research materials and surveys, through to the management and analysis of data and evaluation. Help build and manage internal data collection and conduct and commission in-depth research, monitoring, evaluation, and analysis to build the evidence base to support STEP in meeting our strategic priorities. Provide training, coaching, and mentoring to ensure the continued growth of skills and capabilities within the organisation. Deliver Impactful Products Produce research reports and briefings which communicate evidence in a user-friendly way. Respond to ad-hoc request for evidence relating to policy, key thematic areas, for example the UK Government Spending Review. Contribute to the development of business cases through the evidence that feeds into these. Produce and peer review reports, presentations, and journal/conference papers. Work to enable the collection of benefit insights across UKIFS to ensure we have high quality evidence covering all the breadth and depth of benefits across the programme. Build a Strong Network Build relationships across STEP, UKAEA and relevant HMG teams to ensure effective co-ordination and collaboration. Build Interfaces with: STEP: Executive team, business strategy team, commercial team, costing team and wider delivery team Government: DESNZ Fusion policy team, Infrastructure and Projects Authority, Cabinet Office, and HM Treasury UKAEA: Executive Office Provide necessary support to the Benefits, Monitoring and Evaluation Lead, to engage across the STEP and UKAEA organisation, ensure delivery of high-quality products, and navigate internal and governmental assurance and approval processes. Support the wider business strategy team through contributions to project reporting documents, dashboards, risk registers etc. Embody a Leadership Mindset Embody a leadership mindset and a set of leadership behaviours, embracing our organisation's culture, values, and mission in all aspects of your work. Foster a positive and inclusive team environment that aligns with our cultural values. Contribute to maintaining a respectful and collaborative workplace, valuing diversity, and promoting teamwork. Act as a cultural ambassador, representing our organization's values and professionalism in interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders. Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour. Make informed decisions and solve problems effectively, enabling change management and the set up of new processes and systems. The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities and you may be required to undertake other reasonable tasks or duties requested.