Fusion Safety Advisor

Fusion Safety Advisor Culham Science Centre, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, United Kingdom Full-time Salary: 77,239 (inclusive of Specialist Allowance) + excellent benefits including outstanding pension Division: Risk Assurance & QSHE Site Location: UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Confirmed Grade: Level 6 Department: Safety, Health and Environment Company Description 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 worlds 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: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative. 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 schemeup to7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible). - Flexible working options , including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment. - 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. - Wide range of career development opportunities . - A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive . Job Description The salary for this role is 77,239 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance) . Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working. This role can be based at any of the following sites: Culham, Oxfordshire. Please note that there will be a requirement for domestic and international travel on a regular basis. This role requires employees to be eligible for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. The Role Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As Fusion Safety Advisor, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the development of the UK and international regulatory framework for future fusion power plants. You will also provide technical fusion safety expertise to DESNZ and enable fusion familiarisation for Regulatory Bodies and the IAEA. The team is also a key player with domestic and international fusion groups and companies in areas of fusion safety, security, and environment. The job holder will be recognised as a subject matter expert internationally and provide technical and strategic guidance, managing activities relating to the development of fusion safety, security, and environmental regulation, both domestically and internationally. This will include working with government, regulatory bodies, international organisations such as the IAEA and industry, major working groups as required on the development of strategic and technical fusion safety documentation. Additional Responsibilities: - Enable regulatory familiarisation and training in fusion by providing site visits and subject matter expert presentations. - Team leader responsible for motivation, performance and project completion. - Proactively foster engagement with other fusion organisations and regulatory bodies, both in the UK and internationally, to influence and support the harmonisation of fusion safety regulation. - Guide technical review of safety documents as requested, where fusion specific expertise is required. - Present at domestic and international conferences and seminars. Qualifications Essential Requirements: - Advanced degree level Science or Engineering Qualification (or equivalent experience). - Good working knowledge of the nuclear, radiological and high-hazard health and safety, regulatory framework, legislation and guidance. - Experience of participation in regulatory interactions, at a technical or strategic level. - Working collaboratively and influencing, while proactively seeking diverse input from others in the national and international fusion safety community. - Being a dynamic and inspirational leader, setting direction and prioritising in an agile manner, engaging people in an approachable and inclusive way. Desirable Requirements: - Experience in the production of safety case standards, procedures and guidance. - Displaying a passion for seeking innovative ways of approaching fusion safety, security and environment, that are proportionate to the hazards and challenges of fusion. - The ability to interpret technical information for a non-safety specialist audience, in written reports and in presentations, and communicate with impact at all levels. Additional Information For a full list of benefits and to apply, select the apply button to be taken through to the UKAEA careers pages. UKAEA's mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and take steps to increase diversity within our organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success. UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email the talent team 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. Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks, but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. TPBN1_UKTJ

Created: 2025-09-04