UKIFS – Head of Communications and Community Engagement
Employees of UKIFS are 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 parent Department (DESNZ), the Cabinet Office, our integrated delivery team alliance comprised of industry partners including UKAEA, the wider fusion community in the UK and internationally, and our local communities and development organisations.
Additional Responsibilities:
* Lead the creation and delivery of internal and external communications strategies for UKIFS and STEP, adapting to evolving program needs.
* Design, plan, and execute external engagements, coordinating closely with UKAEA group communications to ensure alignment.
* Identify new communication and engagement channels, leveraging digital media to boost brand visibility and public perception.
* Manage strategic oversight of social media presence and act as spokesperson, enhancing media coverage and community relations.
* Oversee branding consistency across all touchpoints, manage a ~£1m budget, and mentor a communications team to achieve high performance.
* Champion organizational culture and values, fostering a positive, inclusive team environment, and making decisions aligned with ethical standards.
Minimum Requirements:
* Extensive experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, and community relations.
* A bachelor’s degree in communications or an equivalent qualification in a related field.
* Extensive experience of leading, mentoring, and coaching teams to achieve high-quality delivery.
* Demonstrable experience of working in a complex, matrixed, programmatic environment.
* Demonstrable understanding of government structures and the role national, regional, and local government play in a project like STEP.
* Experience of fiscal management and reporting.
* Proven relationship builder with stakeholders at all levels.
* Demonstrable 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:
* Previous experience of working on significant infrastructure projects.
We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: Criminal Records Checks.
As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:
* Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
* Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working options including family-friendly policies.
* Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
* Generous annual leave allowance starting with 25 days, plus 3 days Christmas closure and 2.5 privilege days, in addition to UK bank holidays.
* A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.
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What can I expect from the application process at UKAEA?
Once you have submitted a formal application via our website, all CVs will be reviewed shortly after the closing date of the advert.
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA are at the forefront of realizing energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid.
As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values that capture the spirit of how we work. These values include being: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.
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