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 groundbreaking 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 £26,156. Onsite working is expected for 5 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. 

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. 

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 Training Development and Recruitment Administrator, you will provide timely, efficient and professional administrative support to the TDR team and to staff across the Tritium Fuel Cycle division.  You'll support the Training, Development and Recruitment Team in the delivery of training, development, and recruitment activities and provide general administrative support to staff across TFC Division by arranging meetings, events, catering, and outreach opportunities; Booking travel, accommodation, and conference registration; Supporting recruitment process by arranging interviews, meeting and greeting candidates, and onboarding and Uploading information to the TFC website

Additional Responsibilities:

• Monitor training and outreach requests working with the TDR team to facilitate and schedule training sessions efficiently.
• Maintain and update accurate records and databases (E.g Training, APS, Recruitment, Evaluation and Outreach spreadsheets, SharePoint, ARM Risk Register, Info Asset Register, Form 70)
• Represent and promote TFC’s innovative offerings and technical specialisms both internally and externally (E.g Attend careers fairs with another member of the TDR team, check in delegates for courses)

Essential Requirements:

• Able to demonstrate discrete and professional approach
• Good IT skills and proficient in the use of Microsoft Office
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Proven ability to cope with multiple tasks and prioritise appropriately
• Previous demonstrable administrative experience

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

UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission.  We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion 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.

UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email [email protected] if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.  

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.