UK Atomic Energy Authority
Deliver safe, sustainable, low-carbon energy from nuclear fusion.
12 hours ago
$32,757
Entry-level
Full Time
South Oxfordshire, England, United Kingdom
Hybrid
Company Size
∼1,300 Employees
Service Specialisms
Sector Specialisms
Description
talent sourcing
assessment centres
metrics reporting
hiring training
visa advisory
process improvement
The Early Careers Talent Acquisition Advisor will own end‑to‑end recruitment for Early Careers programmes—including summer internships, apprenticeships, graduate roles, and year‑in‑industry placements. The role involves running assessment centres across disciplines, building strong relationships with hiring managers and the Early Careers Development Team, championing the employer brand, and ensuring an outstanding candidate experience.
- Advertise Early Careers opportunities across multiple attraction channels.
- Manage assessment centres, interviews, offers, and pre‑boarding while ensuring compliance.
- Provide training and coaching to hiring managers on effective recruitment practices.
- Track, analyse and report recruitment metrics to support decision‑making.
- Advise hiring managers on visa sponsorship requirements and processes.
- Contribute to continuous improvement of recruitment processes for efficiency and fairness.
Requirements
early careers
recruitment
legislation
attraction channels
influencing
problem solving
- Proven experience in Early Careers or in‑house recruitment.
- Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice and employment legislation.
- Demonstrated success using diverse attraction channels to hire early‑career talent.
- Resilient, adaptable and able to manage ambiguity while driving change.
- Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills with confidence advising stakeholders.
- Highly organised, strong problem‑solving ability and proactive personal development.
Benefits
UKAEA offers a competitive £32,577 base salary, a generous defined‑benefit pension scheme (equivalent to 21.5 % employer contribution), 25 days of annual leave plus holidays and privilege days, and flexible hybrid working. The organisation is committed to equality, diversity and inclusion, encouraging applications from under‑represented groups in STEM and providing reasonable adjustments on request.
Training + Development
Interview process
Visa Sponsorship
- advise hiring managers on visa sponsorship requirements and guide them through the process.
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.