Job Description

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 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 27,202. Onsite working is expected for 4 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

We're looking for a proactive and organised Administrator to join the Tritium Fuel Cycle (TFC) Division, providing timely and efficient administrative support across the division, including to the Training, Development and Recruitment (TDR) Team, which sits within TFC.


You'll be part of a collaborative team of administrators working across both areas, so the ability to work well with others, adapt to changing priorities, multitask effectively, and manage your own time is essential. This role involves supporting the delivery of training programmes, development initiatives, and recruitment activities, alongside general administrative duties across the division.


This is a varied role offering the opportunity to work across two key areas:

General administrative support for the wider TFC Division - including tasks such as processing travel requests, supporting procurement activities, and handling onboarding administration. Administrative support for the Training, Development and Recruitment (TDR) Team - assisting with recruitment administration, managing training bookings, and maintaining competency and skills matrix records.

You'll play a key role in ensuring that both divisional administrative activities run smoothly. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys variety, is confident managing multiple priorities, and thrives in a supportive team environment.

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)

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

Previous demonstrable administrative experience 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

Additional Information

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 talent@ukaea.uk 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.