Job Description UKAEA currently manages around 60 active secondments, with an ongoing pipeline of new international collaborations. At least 30 additional arrangements are expected each year across a wide range of partner countries, including USA, France, Japan and Germany and secondments across UK industry, government, universities, and research institutions. Each arrangement is complex and resource-intensive, particularly overseas, and the function also supports the immigration of hundreds of international visitors annually across all programmes.. Core responsibilities Lead the strategic approach to organisational collaborations and international postings, aligning with ExCo, senior leaders, and external partners. Ensure Global Mobility is embedded early in planning, advising on compliant frameworks that protect organisational and IP interests. Approve and oversee international assignment allowances, expenses, and policy frameworks, supported by tax and finance expertise. Negotiate and finalise secondment and partnership agreements with third parties in collaboration with Legal and IP stakeholders. Procure and manage outsourced global mobility services, ensuring quality, compliance, and value for money. Develop scalable self-service policies, tools, and shared-service capability to improve efficiency and consistency. Build and manage the resources, funding, and structure required to deliver an expanding global mobility function. Lead and develop a high-performing, flexible team and contribute to operational leadership forums. Provide senior escalation support and cost modelling to programme leaders on complex mobility scenarios. Champion EDI and GDPR best practice across global mobility operations and supplier relationships. .