Job Description The Role As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you’ll play a vital role in realising the STEP vision by recruiting and retaining the exceptional talent required to meet the objectives and milestones of this ambitious programme. You will be instrumental in building the workforce that will help make fusion energy a commercial reality. Your responsibilities include: 1. Talent Acquisition & Workforce Planning Lead the full lifecycle of recruitment, from job design to onboarding. Define and implement creative sourcing strategies for hard-to-fill, specialist roles. Develop and manage a talent pipeline, ensuring readiness for future workforce needs. Partner with hiring managers and leadership teams to identify and deliver on recruitment requirements. Use data-driven insights to inform recruitment decisions and workforce planning. Ensure compliance with employment legislation, with a strong emphasis on equity, diversity, and inclusion. 2. Onboarding & Retention Design and implement a seamless onboarding process aligned with UKIFS’s values and Employer Value Proposition (EVP). Ensure candidates meet all compliance requirements, including Right to Work and security checks. Collaborate with managers and People Business Partners to develop and execute effective retention strategies. 3. Employer Value Proposition (EVP) & Branding Develop and embed UKIFS’s EVP into all recruitment strategies and materials. Enhance the visibility and appeal of UKIFS through careers pages, job boards, and recruitment campaigns. Act as an ambassador for the organisation, ensuring candidates understand the value and opportunities offered by UKIFS. 4. Stakeholder Collaboration Build trusted relationships with internal and external stakeholders, including hiring managers, Whole Plant Partners, and other collaborators. Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and innovative team culture across the organisation and partner networks. Finding the right person for the role is crucial to the success of our team and the STEP programme. We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who have worked in house, and from those who have experience of working strategically with hiring managers on workforce planning and organisational design .