Job 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

.

For more information on UKIFS, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf


The salary for this role is

48,376

, and

onsite working

is expected for

3 days each week

, however, we actively support requests for Flexible Working.


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 and possibly a search of open source data.

The Role

As HR People Advisor, you will work closely with the Head of People to develop and deliver the People Plan for the UKIFS, supporting the continued growth of the business, driving the people agenda, and supporting matrixed employees into a large UKIFS programmes.


You will be responsible for building and delivering people projects that will support the success of the UKIFS business plans, including a broad range of people related projects such as; change management, organisational design, EDI initiatives, talent management, early careers and building leadership capability. You will work with managers, ensuring they are competent and consistent in leading their teams, applying the performance management processes set out in the People policies and procedures.


In addition, you will be responsible for collaborating with specialists in the People Department to build people management capability, talent management initiatives, succession planning, developing content to upskill managers, and overseeing people projects. You will be involved in the operational day-to-day people activities within UKIFS, supporting the People Team with the employee relations caseload, leading people processes including performance management, capability building, onboarding and exit management, supporting recruitment activities, and query handling on people processes and policies in conjunction with the various parts of the People function.

Key Responsibilities:

People Planning & Strategy

Develop and implement the

annual People Plan

aligned with UKIFS's goals and objectives. Benchmark and research best practices to improve performance management, talent acquisition, onboarding, and career development. Collaborate with the wider People Team to deliver innovative and effective HR projects.

Employee Relations & Policy Development

Manage informal

employee relations cases

, coaching managers and employees to achieve resolutions. Provide expert advice on employee relations matters, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence cases. Develop and update HR policies and procedures to reflect best practices and compliance requirements.

Talent & Leadership Development

Support the implementation of talent management initiatives, including career frameworks, succession planning, and performance reviews. Partner with managers to build leadership capability and improve team performance. Collaborate with the Skills Manager to develop

early careers programmes

, technical competencies, and career pathways.

Employee Engagement & Wellbeing

Lead

engagement and wellbeing surveys

, analysing results and implementing action plans. Develop programmes that support employee wellbeing, fostering a motivated and engaged workforce. Facilitate focus groups and think tanks to gather feedback and drive improvement.

Operational HR Excellence

Manage day-to-day HR operations, including onboarding, query resolution, and performance management. Provide data-driven insights, preparing and presenting HR reports and analytics. Ensure compliance with employment law, data protection regulations, and organisational policies.

Qualifications

Essential:

Degree in HRM/ or related field, or equivalent verified experience at a similar level CIPD Level 5.(Higher desirable) Demonstrated experience as an

HR Advisor

or Junior HRBP. Significant experience managing

employee relations cases

, including disciplinary, grievance, and absence management. Experience developing and implementing

policies and procedures

. Experience of HR Projects from inception to implementation of new initiatives. Proficiency in

HR analytics

, with the ability to collate, analyse, and present data effectively. Strong understanding of

current UK

employment law

and best practices including GDPR. Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills. Strong organisational and time management abilities, with the capacity to manage multiple priorities. Experience of recruitment & selection - full lifecycle Development and implementation of Pay & Reward strategies

Desirable:

Experience in the

civil service

or a highly regulated environment. Proficiency in project management tools and techniques. HAY job evaluation training or experience in career architecture.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/.


We welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We encourage applications from under-represented groups, particularly from women in STEM, people from BlackBritishCaribbean and African, Pakistani and Bangladeshi British, and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and neurotypical individuals. 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 organisation. 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: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants 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.