Executive Officer

**Company Description** Company Description**:
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 ground-breaking 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 **£46,293.**

Employees of UKIFS can be based at either of our sites; West Burton, Nottinghamshire or 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 on a global scale? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy as Executive Officer in the field of fusion energy. In this role you will play a pivotal 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 support the Executive Office that focuses on working with the UKIFS Board, and leadership team across a broad range of topics.

**Additional Responsibilities**:

- Supporting the corporate business plan and enacting time bound discrete projects within challenging timescales to deliver that plan.
- Policy and standards design, development, and deployment.
- Collaborating with key stakeholders including our sponsoring department, Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ), UKAEA group, the UKIFS and STEP programme team, and whole plant partners.
- Building and maintaining positive relationships with internal and external stakeholders, representing the executive office professionally.
- Deputising for UKIFS Executives in various environments.
- Understanding how the business operates during its early stages, identifying gaps and other improvement opportunities.
- Own the delivery of improvement initiatives as required by the CEO, and Directors.
- Developing and managing the flow of information reviewed by decision making committees.
- Developing the approach and planning for UKIFS and the STEP programme in coordination with the Business Resilience and Operations team.
- Identifying emerging approval and reporting requirements of UKIFS, developing approaches, and options to address.
- Highlighting issues and risks, proposing mitigating actions for discussion, leading to agreement and implementation of approaches.
- Focusing and leading on critical business function issues. Overseeing key projects and initiatives originating from the executive office, coordinating cross-functional teams and ensuring project milestones are achieved.
- Planning, scheduling, and facilitating Executive and Committee level meetings.
- Ensuring timely delivery of meeting materials including agendas, submissions, minutes, decision records, future plans, and action items.
- Fostering a positive and inclusive team environment that aligns with our cultural values.
- Providing mentorship and guidance to team members, promoting professional development.
- Contributing to maintaining a respectful and collaborative workplace, valuing diversity, and promoting teamwork.
- Acting as a cultural ambassador, representing our organization's values and professionalism in interactions with colleagues, clients, and stakeholders.
- Leading by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour.
- Making informed decisions and solve problems effectively, considering diverse