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 ground-breaking 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

54,376 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance)

.

Onsite working

is expected for

3 days each week

, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.


This role is based at the following site;

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 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.

About Us:

We are a leading organization dedicated to advancing scientific research and innovation. Our mission is to leverage cutting-edge computational techniques to solve complex scientific problems and drive technological progress. We are seeking a dynamic and visionary leader to join our team as the Knowledge and Information Manager.

Role Overview:

The Knowledge and Information Manager leads and coordinates information architecture, knowledge management and information activities across UKAEA. They need to bring together and consolidate disparate practices and ways of working to create a consistent, well understood and mature culture of knowledge and information management at UKAEA.


The Knowledge and Information Manager is responsible for developing and implementing strategies to manage the organization's knowledge and information assets. This includes identifying, capturing, storing, analysing, sharing and applying the relevant knowledge and information to support the organization's goals and objectives. They will also oversee the design and maintenance of information systems and databases, ensure compliance with data protection and security policies, and foster a culture of learning and innovation among the staff and stakeholders.

Key Accountabilities:

Using, Evaluating and Maximising Value of Knowledge and Information

Lead the development and implementation of KIM strategies to enhance organisational knowledge sharing and foster a culture that values effective information management. Design and improve KIM technical capabilities, tools, and infrastructure to support strategic and operational goals. Develop and maintain governance structures, policies, and standards to ensure compliance, consistency, and accountability in information management.

Acquiring, Managing, and Organising Knowledge and Information:

Develop and communicate strategic direction for acquiring, maintaining, and managing knowledge and information, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. Drive continuous improvement in KIM tools and technologies, integrating requirements into the development of the organization's information architecture. Implement cross-organizational infrastructure to enable effective KIM practices, promoting efficiency through optimized processes and resource utilization.

Knowledge and Information Governance:

Establish and maintain governance structures and policies to ensure consistent KIM practices across the organisation, aligning with legal, regulatory, and audit requirements. Ensure internal governance mechanisms are in place to validate the accuracy of shared knowledge, promoting best practices and rectifying inaccuracies.

Qualifications

Essential:

Degree or equivalent experience in Library, Information Management, or a STEM field. Proven experience in developing and delivering KIM strategies and improvement initiatives. Strong background in KIM governance, ensuring secure and effective knowledge sharing. Ability to manage complex portfolios, prioritise goals, and engage stakeholders. Excellent communication and influencing skills at all levels.

Desirable:

Master's degree or equivalent in a relevant subject. Experience in strategic leadership and building networks. Familiarity with commercial and open-source information management tools. Knowledge of relevant KIM standards (e.g., ISO 9001, 30401, 15489, 19650, 15926). Experience handling both research/engineering and corporate information.

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.