Job Description For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf Employees of UKIFS for this role are based on our site; 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 has been established as a subsidiary of UKAEA in order to deliver the STEP programme. As such, UKIFS needs to build and maintain a suite of corporate mechanisms, ranging from the establishment of UKIFS board and sub committees to the data and management information to allow those boards effective oversight of UKIFS. The Executive Office plays a central role in shaping the future of the UKIFS organisation, supporting the Chair and CEO in all their organisation, STEP delivery programme, and governance duties. You will lead the Executive Office which focuses on working with the UKIFS Board, and leadership team across a broad range of topics. This role will lead on the delivery of the UKIFS governance and assurance framework via day-to-day activities including boards, committees, reviews, and reporting and will work across all aspects of the organisation. We are seeking a dynamic professional to join UKIFS as an Executive Office Lead. The role focuses on driving strategic initiatives, policy development, and team leadership to support organisational success. Key Responsibilities: Policy & Strategy Development : Provide strategic advice to the CEO and Directors, lead cross-company initiatives, and manage critical projects. Stakeholder Collaboration : Build and maintain relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including DESNZ, UKAEA, and STEP teams. Executive Office Leadership : Develop the Executive Office function, mentor team members, and manage direct reports. Governance & Secretariat : Facilitate Executive-level meetings, ensure efficient information flow, and manage governance processes. Strategic Problem Solving : Anticipate challenges, propose solutions, and oversee key initiatives to achieve organisational goals. Cultural Leadership : Foster a positive, inclusive team environment, embody organisational values, and lead by example.