Commercial Specialist

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**

This role requires employees to **complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) / be eligible for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years)**, including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

**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 **_Commercial Specialist_**, you will play a pivotal role in providing valuable advice and assistance to both the Commercial team and the studentship team. You will be responsible for offering expert guidance on commercial matters, including drafting and evaluating commercial agreements. Additionally, you will handle the registration of documents, ensure proper arrangement of signatures, and manage filing procedures in accordance with established UKAEA protocols. Beyond your role within these teams, you will extend their support to the broader business by addressing commercial inquiries and effectively directing them to the relevant team member. This position demands a thorough understanding of commercial practices and procedures, strong communication skills, and the ability to navigate and contribute to various aspects of the organization's commercial operations.**_ _**

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- HNC or equivalent (including experience) in a technical, business or commercial discipline.
- Have a discreet and professional approach to the sensitive and commercial information of the department.
- IT literate, fluent in Microsoft Office, including Excel, Word and PowerPoint.
- Excellent technical report writing skills.
- Good interpersonal skills.
- Good planning and organisational skills.
- Ability to prioritize work and work under pressure.
- Be able to work autonomously, with initiative and minimum supervision.
- Be flexible and able to work across several projects and in several different teams.
- Commercial environment experience.

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

- Previous technical administrative experience is desirable.
- Project Management / Support experience.

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