By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping 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 leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

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 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 equality and being fully inclusive

The salary for this role is £67,023 (inclusive of a Market Premium Payment (MPP).

Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. 

This role can be based at any of the following sites; Rotherham, West Yorkshire / 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

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Magnet Technology Group Leader, you will play a pivotal role in developing a coherent and deployable strategic plan for Magnets Technology, identifying opportunities for innovation, securing funding, and creating a roadmap for the R&D programme. You will also play a key role in growing the group's contribution and influence by collaborating and engaging with internal stakeholders, academia, and national and international industry, as well as identifying and securing new grant funding 

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead a group of Magnet Development Engineers and act as an expert in magnet technology providing technical and programmatic leadership for high-value projects,.
• Propose exploitation plans for existing and future UKAEA magnet test facilities, engaging with external industry.
• Building strategic partnerships with relevant industry, academia, and research institutes to further the aims of the R&D programme and utilization of test facilities.
• Leverage the economic case for HTS magnet technology, establishing a superconducting magnets skills pipeline through recruitment and development to ensure qualified staff are in place to deliver work according to UKAEA standards, management systems, and relevant regulations.

Essential

• Superconducting magnet technical knowledge
• PhD or equivalent level of experience
• Extensive experience of leading in an R&D environment
• Chartered engineer of a professional body (or commensurate evidencable experience)
• Experience supervising technical individuals
• Experience in building and leading technical teams
• Capable of leading the development and delivery of a strategic plan
• Excellent communication skills and ability to build effective relationships internally, externally and in a multinational community

Desired

• Chartered status with a professional body
• Experience line managing and coaching technical individuals
• Recognised expertise in superconducting magnets
• Commercial awareness and evidence of delivering innovative solutions

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

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.