* Full-time
* Salary: £59,723 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension
* Division: UKIFS - People and Operations
* Site Location: West Burton or Culham
* Confirmed Grade: Level 6
* Department: UKIFS - Communication
Company Description
UK Industrial Fusion Solutions (UKIFS) Ltd, a subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is at the forefront of developing fusion sustainable energy. Through the design and delivery of STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme we aim to build a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040.
UKIFS will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year.
UKIFS employees can be based at either of our sites; West Burton, Nottinghamshire or Culham, Oxfordshire. This role will be primarily based at West Burton. Occasional travel to the Culham site will be required. Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for Flexible Working.
The salary for this role is £59,723 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension.
As an employee of UKIFS, you will benefit from:
* Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
* Corporatebonus schemeup to 7%and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
* Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
* Employee Assistance Programmeand 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.
* A vibrantculturecommitted to being fullyinclusive.
The UKIFS Communications team is at the heart of our organisation, actively shaping and influencing at all levels. We operate in an energising, complex, and mission-driven environment. We are currently seeking a highly experienced and visionary Senior Site Stakeholder Engagement Manager to join our team, leading many aspects of communications and engagement in and around the site at West Burton.
As the Senior Site Stakeholder Engagement Manager, you will develop and deploy strategies that build and strengthen UKIFS and the STEP programme’s reputation across the East Midlands and beyond. You will lead the development and maintenance of excellent stakeholder relationships across regional and local government and the community. This role is integral to the development of the site team, including the integrated delivery team made up of industry partners and UKAEA. You will also play a lead role in local engagement related to the Development Consent Order and planning process for the West Burton site.
Key Responsibilities:
Lead Site-Based Communications and Engagement:
* Develop and deliver site-based communications and engagement plans, focusing on regional and local audiences.
* Track site-based engagement and ensure sentiment is effectively captured and communicated.
Enhance Programme Reputation:
* Develop and deliver plans to represent the programme at regional events in partnership with the Head of Communications and Engagement.
* Identify and lead engagements to maintain and enhance the programme’s reputation.
* Identify and capitalise on new engagement opportunities and communication channels.
* Act as a regional spokesperson as required.
Local Supplier Engagement:
* Develop and deliver strategies to build the local supply chain in partnership with the commercial team.
* Lead events for local and regional suppliers to share information and build relationships.
Public Consultation for Development Consent Order:
* Develop and deliver public consultation activities to enable a successful Development Consent Order application.
* Lead the production of events and materials to support this process, fostering positive sentiment towards the programme.
Manage Requests and Complaints:
* Manage requests for information and complaints effectively.
* Establish and maintain systems for efficient management of requests.
* Develop and maintain a suite of ‘stock answers’ to support enquiry management.
Team Development:
* Manage and mentor the Site Communications Officer, fostering a culture of creativity, collaboration, and high performance.
* Support continuous improvement to achieve communications objectives.
Leadership Mindset:
* Embody a leadership mindset and behaviours, embracing the organisation's culture, values, and mission.
* Foster a positive and inclusive team environment aligned with our cultural values.
* Act as a cultural ambassador, representing the organisation's values and professionalism.
* Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism, and ethical behaviour.
* Make informed decisions and solve problems effectively, considering diverse perspectives and organisational goals.
Qualifications
* Extensive experience in communications, stakeholder engagement, and community relations.
* Bachelor’s degree in communications or a related field.
* Experience in complex, matrixed, programmatic environments.
* Understanding of the role of national, regional, and local governments in projects like STEP.
* Proven relationship builder with stakeholders at all levels.
* Proficiency in producing board-level papers and proposals.
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to act as an ambassador for the programme.
* Strategic, creative, and innovative thinker.
Beneficial:
* Experience with significant infrastructure projects, particularly Development Consent Orders.
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, ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and neurotypical individuals. Our Executive team, 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.
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.
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.
Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.
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