Job Description
Strategic Consultant
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Job Description / Job Scope:
* Working with stakeholders, develop a consolidated funding strategy to support the technical, research and commercial goals of UKAEA's Fusion Technology programme across key technical areas in materials and manufacturing, radiation characterization, thermal hydraulics and liquid metals, magnet technologies and whole plant modelling and integration.
* Identify, develop and sustain key relationships with national and international partners in fusion and in other high tech areas (fission, space, defence, etc) to support strategy realization.
* Map existing funding opportunities and review internal funding proposals for alignment and leverage against strategic programmes and meaningful collaborations.
* Create opportunities to shape the funding landscape with strategic partners.
* Structure funding frameworks, secure partnerships, and ensure alignment with institutional and financial objectives.
* Stay informed on industry trends, government policies, and economic changes that impact funding opportunities.
* Support the development of internal processes to enable the funding strategy.
* Lead, motivate and communicate ef...