UK Atomic Energy Authority
Deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from nuclear fusion.
16 hours ago
$50,311
Intermediate (4-7 years), Expert & Leadership (13+ years), Experienced (8-12 years)
Part Time
South Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
∼1,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
program design
data analysis
process improvement
change management
facilitation
annual planning
The role is a fixed‑term contract lasting until December 2026, working as a Learning & Development Specialist. You will lead the design and delivery of people‑focused L&D projects, strengthening line‑management and leadership capability while collaborating with the broader L&D team and division leadership.
In this position you will ensure that leaders, managers and employees have access to high‑quality development resources that build capability, consistency and effective performance across the organisation, supporting cultural embedding and change initiatives.
- Support development and delivery of annual L&D plans.
- Research external benchmarks and best practices to improve L&D initiatives.
- Design and deliver people‑focused L&D projects aligned with business plans.
- Collaborate with the People Department and L&D team to achieve shared objectives.
- Produce and analyse management information and people data for L&D programmes.
- Embed organisational culture and behaviours through research‑led initiatives.
- Contribute to change management planning and stakeholder communication.
- Drive continuous improvement of L&D processes and policies.
- Facilitate focus groups, think tanks and employee engagement sessions.
- Support talent development, including career pathways and competency frameworks.
- Deliver early‑career and skills development programmes.
Requirements
cipd level5
l&d design
stakeholder
people analytics
- Hold a degree in HR Management with at least CIPD Level 5 qualification.
- Demonstrated experience designing and delivering L&D initiatives aligned to organisational priorities.
- Strong stakeholder collaboration skills within a matrixed environment.
- Ability to use people data and insights to evaluate impact and drive improvement.
Benefits
The post sits in the People Division at the Culham site in Oxfordshire, is graded at Level 5, and offers a £50,311 base salary with an attractive pension scheme, generous holiday entitlement and flexible, hybrid working arrangements.
- Base salary of £50,311 plus a 21.5% employer pension contribution.
- 25 days annual leave plus Christmas closure, privilege days and UK bank holidays.
- Flexible and hybrid working options.
- Access to a final‑salary defined benefit pension scheme and additional employee benefits.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
Security clearance
Overview
1954
Year Established
The organization was founded to advance fusion energy technology and secure the UK’s position as a leader in sustainable nuclear energy.
- Operates the UK’s national fusion energy research program, which is sponsored by the UK Government’s Department for Energy Security & Net Zero.
- Maintains facilities across four sites in the UK, including the Culham Campus in Oxfordshire, the Advanced Manufacturing Park in Rotherham, West Burton in north Nottinghamshire, and Whitehaven in Cumbria.
- Maintains partnerships with various international organisations and is centrally involved in the ITER project, an industrial-scale demonstration of fusion power currently underway in southern France.
Culture + Values
Designing Fusion Systems
Innovation in Technology
The company focuses on developing cutting-edge fusion systems to revolutionize energy production.
- Commitment – We believe in what we do, the importance of our mission, and doing what we can to achieve it.
- Trust – We strive to be open, transparent and inclusive, so that everyone we work with believes and values what we say and do.
- Collaboration – We believe in the power and importance of working in partnership.
Environment + Sustainability
Four million times more energy.
Energy Output Comparison
Fusion releases almost four million times more energy than traditional fossil fuels like coal, oil, or gas.
- Fusion energy is poised to provide a safe, sustainable, and low-carbon energy solution for future generations.
- Fusion energy offers a nearly limitless source of green electricity. It uses minimal fuel derived from widely available, inexpensive materials.
Inclusion & Diversity
- Dedicated to equal opportunities for all and strive to create a workplace that celebrates the diversity of our employees.
- Collaborate with several industry-standard bodies such as Inclusive Companies, Vercida, Women in Nuclear schemes, and Equal Engineers to foster an equitable workplace and support individuals from under-represented groups.
- Internal networks include groups for LGBTQ+ members, a women's network, and ENACT, which focuses on ethnicity, nationality, and culture, all designed to foster community and understanding within the organization.