Step Policy

6 months ago

Abingdon, United Kingdom UK Atomic Energy Authority Full time

Company Description

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.
- Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders.
- Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service.
- Wide range of career development opportunities.
- A vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive.

**Job Description**:
Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As STEP Policy & Engagement Lead, you will play a pivotal role in developing business cases and strategy documents, including being the main author for the key Business Cases for each tranche of the of the multibillion-pound STEP programme. You will also lead the scoping of cross cutting project work that secures assistance from Whitehall stakeholders and support governance arrangements for the programme.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Performing project management functions, planning for cross-government boards and working with key partners, writing agendas, minutes and keeping actions logs
- Drafting briefing for senior officials, communicating complex arguments clearly and concisely to a senior audience, in both written and oral form
- Contributing in a flexible way to the setting up of an aspiring new Government led programme
- Documenting and reporting project status including managing risks, issues, and reliances.
- Preparing, checking and advising on correspondence, Parliamentary Questions, Freedom of Information requests, and responses to other ad hoc requests

You will be required to work from Culham and / or West Burton sites.

**Qualifications**:
**Essential Requirements**:

- Understanding of, or interest in, working in R&D, innovation, energy, science, or technology policy.
- An ability to grasp issues quickly and understand the big picture for DESNZ, the wider fusion sector, and government.
- Comfortable working closely with a range of technical disciplines ranging from engineering to legal issues.
- Able to quickly grasp new technical information, and credibly distil and communicate this to non-technical audiences.
- Excellent, proven, written communication skills.
- Excellent social skills and confidence forging relationships across teams and government.
- Clear examples of advanced influencing skills.
- Ability to plan and prioritise alongside good problem-solving skills with an eye for detail.
- Ability to quickly respond to changing demands and priorities, with the confidence to take quick resolutions without comprising the quality of work.
- Have knowledge and previous experience of successfully delivering projects.
- Actively contribute to creating a positive and inclusive team.

Additional Information
**Additional Information**:
All employees at the UK Atomic Energy Authority must complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) and other appropriate security checks, including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

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