Talent Acquisition Business Partner

As a Talent Acquisition Business Partner, you’ll play a vital role in realising this vision by recruiting and retaining the exceptional talent required to power this ambitious mission. You’ll be instrumental in building the workforce that will help make fusion energy a commercial reality.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.
• Onboarding & Retention
  • Assist to create a seamless onboarding process aligned with UKFE’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.
• Employer Value Proposition (EVP) & Branding
  • Develop and embed UKFE’s EVP into all recruitment strategies and materials.
  • Enhance the visibility and appeal of UKFE through careers pages, job boards, and recruitment campaigns.
  • Act as an ambassador for the organisation, ensuring candidates understand the value and opportunities offered by UKFE.
• 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.

Qualifications: CIPD or equivalent experience.

Experience: Extensive expertise in talent acquisition, workforce planning, and onboarding, ideally in a growing organisation. A proven track record of sourcing specialist, hard-to-fill roles through creative methods. Strong knowledge of employment legislation and equity, diversity, and inclusion best practices.

Skills: Exceptional stakeholder management and relationship-building abilities. Strategic and operational agility, with the ability to balance competing priorities. Proficiency in data analysis and reporting to drive decision-making. High attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and ethnic minority backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI 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. UKFE is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukifs.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKFE.

As we work towards our mission and goals, guided by our principles, STEP has six behaviours that are intended to capture the spirit of how we work: We champion safety, We all matter, We act as one, We are pioneering, We deliver.

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: 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.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from: Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert. Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). Flexible working options including family friendly policies. Employee Assistance Programme and 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 vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive.

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By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on. 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 realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow's power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovation, Commitment, Trust, and Collaboration.