At a Glance
- Tasks: Manage and protect intellectual property for groundbreaking fusion energy developments.
- Company: Join UKAEA, a leader in clean energy innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, generous pension, flexible working, and 25 days leave.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for professional growth in a supportive environment.
- Why this job: Be part of a mission to revolutionise energy with cutting-edge technology.
- Qualifications: GCSEs in English and Maths, A levels or equivalent experience required.
The predicted salary is between 40402 - 40402 £ per year.
Overview of Responsibilities
About us Fusion, the process that powers the sun and stars, is one of the most promising options for generating the cleaner, carbon-free energy that our world badly needs. UKAEA leads the way in realizing fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.
About the job
Join UKAEA’s Innovation team and help protect the intellectual property behind pioneering developments in fusion energy. You will support the management of our global patent portfolio, working with colleagues across UKAEA and external patent attorneys. This is an excellent opportunity to develop your knowledge and experience of intellectual property management within a complex technical environment.
What You’ll be Doing
- Act as Lead Administrator for UKAEA’s IP and innovation management software.
- Maintain accurate IP records and produce regular and ad hoc reports.
- Provide administrative and coordination support for patent and trademark prosecution.
- Monitor filing, prosecution and grant activities, ensuring key deadlines are met.
- Liaise with external patent attorneys, issuing instructions and coordinating required actions.
- Ensure information and documentation for IP filings and prosecution are complete, accurate and submitted on time.
- Coordinate the receipt and management of invention disclosures to support their evaluation.
- Prepare powers of attorney and assignment documents, coordinating their review and execution.
- Maintain accurate records of powers of attorney, assignments and licences.
- Coordinate notarised and legalised documentation, ensuring patent applications meet relevant legal and procedural requirements.
What You’ll Bring
- GCSEs or equivalent qualifications in English and Maths, together with A levels, an equivalent Level 3 qualification or relevant work experience.
- A CIPA IP Paralegal qualification or a willingness to work towards it.
- Experience of working within a complex technical or professional environment.
- Strong IT skills, including proficiency in Microsoft Office and Excel.
- Excellent planning and organisational skills, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to build effective working relationships across different teams and with external partners.
UKAEA is an onsite organisation, and this role requires regular onsite presence (usually between 3-5 days in any given week) in line with business needs. We actively support flexible working arrangements where this is compatible with the role.
Benefits
- A salary of £40,402
- Up to 7% corporate performance bonus
- Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days annual leave plus 2.5 privilege days; 8 Bank Holidays
- 3 days of site closure over Christmas break
- Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions
Our commitment to ED&I
UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality, diversity, inclusion and accessibility, and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce.
As a Disability Confident Employer, we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit.
Intellectual Property Coordinator in Abingdon employer: Fusion Energy Base
At Fusion Energy Base, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters innovation and collaboration. Our commitment to employee growth is evident through tailored development programmes and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that will shape the future of energy in the UK. Located at the forefront of fusion technology, we provide a competitive salary package and a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in the field of advanced materials and manufacturing.
