Fusion Energy Delivery Officer - London, United Kingdom - Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

Department for Energy Security & Net Zero

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London, United Kingdom

1 week ago

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- £33,635 - £39,955

National: £33,635 £36,325; London: £37,000 £39,955 (prorata for parttime hours)
A Civil Service Pension with an average employer contribution of 27%
Job grade:
Higher Executive Officer
Contract type:
Permanent
Business area:
DESNZ
Net Zero, Nuclear and International
New Nuclear Strategy & Energy Fusion
Type of role:
Policy
Sponsorship
Working pattern:
Flexible working, Fulltime, Job share, Parttime
Number of jobs available:
1Contents

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Job summary:

Do you want a career where you can make a real difference? Do you want to work in a government department that is at the forefront of current policy making decisions that will impact the UK and beyond? If yes then a career at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero (DESNZ) could be for you.

Here at DESNZ we are securing the UK's long-term energy supply, bringing down energy bills and halving inflation.

We are seizing the opportunities of Net Zero to lead the world in new green industries and encouraging greater energy efficiency across the UK.

The work of the department has never been more timely or relevant, and by joining us you will be part of making that difference.

Our work is varied, interesting and most importantly it's impactful.

Our DESNZ Values are interwoven into everything we do; we are Bold, we are Collaborative, we are Inclusive and we Learn.

As a department we are committed to these values to build a culture where everyone can thrive.

The Civil Service is committed to attract, retain and invest in talent wherever it is found. To learn more please see the Civil Service People Plan and the Civil Service D&I Strategy.

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Job description:

The UK is a world leader in the commercialisation of fusion energy, a technology that could revolutionise how the world thinks about and uses energy in the future.

With recent breakthroughs in fusion technology and commercial investment growing, the work of the Government's Fusion Team in the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero is rapidly expanding.

The Fusion Energy Team is responsible for overseeing the development and delivery of the UK's Fusion Strategy, helping the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA, the UK's national fusion laboratory) deliver its globally unique programmes and facilities, and developing new initiatives to grow the fusion supply chain, encourage investment, develop partnerships across the globe and continue to drive world-leading science in fusion.

This includes the delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP), a programme which aims to build the world's first prototype fusion power station.

We are looking for a motivated, pro-active individual to help move the UK's ambitious fusion objectives forwards.

We pride ourselves on being a friendly, welcoming and inclusive team with a set of hugely inspiring and exciting responsibilities - and we would love to hear from you.

The Fusion Delivery side of the Team covers delivery of STEP as well as fusion governance and sponsorship of the UKAEA.

The team has one vacancy, leading on all governance and playing a key role in sponsorship of UKAEA.

The post holder will build and manage strong working relationships with a wide range of senior stakeholders and manage the delivery of our governance and reporting function.

Person specification:

Key responsibilities
To support the team's UKAEA core sponsorship activities, helping the UKAEA to solve essential legal, financial, and other issues.

This includes supporting the sponsorship lead to engage with the UKAEA to identify issues, developing solutions and actions to address these issues and ensuring timely delivery of actions.

To coordinate, develop and deliver new and existing governance activities that support the UK government's Fusion Strategy to maximise effectiveness of delivery

This includes:

Owning and developing processes and best practice for monitoring and reporting progress.
Arranging, planning, and supporting the delivery of meetings with senior officials across Whitehall and UKAEA, including preparing agendas and papers, attending meetings and taking minutes, collating actions and driving these to completion in a timely manner.
Ensuring timely submission of highquality papers and other board materials ahead of meetings.
Coordinating input into regular progress reporting of the team's delivery of the Fusion Strategy to departmental leaders.
Coordinating and delivering aspects of UKAEA corporate governance and sponsorship, including senior appointments.

Work closely with the Head of Fusion Delivery to support the smooth running of the Delivery Team's key priorities: