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 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 realizing 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."

Job Description

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
• Wide range of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) / be eligible for SC Clearance (must have resided in the UK for the last 5 years) [delete as appropriate], including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

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 Global Mobility Manager, you will play a pivotal role in assisting the People Adviser to CEO in expanding global mobility services by advising on strategies for UK and international collaboration, including in-person and remote working arrangements. Contribute to UKAEA's strategic collaborations, manage relations with external agencies and internal departments for staff movements, ensure contractual integrity, intellectual property protection, and financial agreements. Oversee contract project management for relocation and immigration services, and support immigration status verification for overseas visitors in collaboration with the Business Resilience Department.

Additional Responsibilities:

• Lead strategic collaborations and understand the landscape of partnerships, working with key personnel across various departments to grasp the political and operational nuances of participating in wide range of collaborations.
• Facilitate UKAEA's involvement in strategic planning for collaborations, ensuring legal, commercial and health and safety interests are safeguarded while enabling staff exchanges and hosting with other organizations.
• Oversee international postings, including negotiating expenses support packages for employees working abroad, with a focus on financial and taxation considerations, and providing comprehensive guidance on (often complex) overseas placements.
• Manage secondment agreements and protect UKAEA's intellectual property rights through careful oversight of legal documents, consulting with in house and external lawyers and intellectual property experts.
• Promote efficiency and compliance in global mobility practices by developing self-service resources for managers, improving processes, championing EDI and GDPR best practices, and guiding team development within the Global Mobility Team..

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Chartered CIPD or equivalent HR management experience, with a strategic mindset for complex contexts.
• Creative problem-solving skills to achieve innovative outcomes.
• Detailed focus on legal, financial, and operational aspects, including immigration, taxation, and legal agreements.
• Strong influencing and teamwork abilities, effective at senior management levels.
• Proficient in numeracy, IT literacy, policy development and system improvements.

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. 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 organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications.