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The UK Government has established UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKIFS is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.
Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKIFS, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKIFS and the STEP programme to be involved in this groundbreaking journey.
As an employee of UKIFS, 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 and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
* 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
* Wide range of career development opportunities
* A vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive
The salary for this role is £59,723 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension, and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week.
Job Description
For more information on UKIFS, visit:
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.
Qualifications
Essential Requirements:
* Ability to grasp and communicate big picture issues, to a variety of stakeholders and at the same time translate this into detailed plans and solutions
* A degree or equivalent qualification and experience, complemented by a robust enthusiasm and interest in scientific and engineering fields
* Ability to write and deliver strategy, business cases, policy, management, and other business documents.
* Ability to implement plans and decisions made at executive level. including managing upwards and across the organisation
* Effectively organise and prioritise the senior executive time to support them with delivering UKIFS objectives, managing the flow of information to the team and making judgements on priorities
* Ability to influence at a range of levels in the organisation, ranging from senior levels to working level
* A track record of securing decisions and approvals from senior colleagues in complex organisations
Excellent experience of building relationships, demonstrating sensitivity, tact and an appreciation of other perspectives and viewpoints to find compromise, delivering through other people.
Desirable:
* Experience of working with government and arms-length bodies.
* Experience of drafting, influencing and implementing public sector policy.
* Experience of stakeholder management with government, industry, and academia, preferably in the engineering sector.
Additional Information
A full list of our benefits can be found here
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. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
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: If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.