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 15% 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), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.



The UKAEA are looking for a world class candidate with technology and innovation experience to lead our Tritium Fuel Cycle Division.

As Director of Fusion Technology, you will play a pivotal role in leading the UKAEA Fusion Technology division, with 6-8 direct reports, a team of ~150 engineers and scientists, and accountability for an annual budget of \xc2\xa310-\xc2\xa320Million. You will be accountable for delivering high quality, high impact research programmes which will play a critical role in the delivery of fusion as a future source of sustainable power. You will develop the research programme by successfully identifying and winning new grant opportunities and by developing new partnerships and collaborations internationally.

• Leading the Fusion Technology development programmes including in areas such as applied materials technology, neutronics, power plant modelling, high heat flux testing, thermal hydraulics, advanced manufacturing and engineering innovation, ensuring we deliver technical impact to create and maintain international leadership.
• Operate and develop use-cases for testing facilities.
• Secure funding for and deliver high impact research programmes and test facilities.
• Build world class capabilities in FT disciplines to ensure UK programmes have access to the necessary skills and resources.

Qualifications

Candidates will require three of the following four below to be shortlisted:

• Previous accountability for a team of at least 50 scientific and / or technical staff, either as an operational line manager or a programme leader.
• Accountability for a portfolio of research and development projects. Demonstrable experience delivering high quality outcomes.
• Accountability for an annual budget greater than

\xc2\xa310M * Experience developing and winning research funding and / or commercial contracts including experience building collaborations and partnerships.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our \'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion\' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI 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.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years, please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks: If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state, we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.

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