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

UKAEA’s pay arrangements and grading structure are currently under review as part of a transformation project and proposed multi-year pay deal. UKAEA aims to introduce a new grading structure in 2024. This will enable us to lead the delivery of sustainable fusion energy and maximise the scientific and economic benefit. Now is a great time to join the Organisation and be part of the journey.

This role currently requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. It is expected in time that the requirement for this role will be upgraded to have SC Clearance.

The Audit Specialist role has a salary of £46,293 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

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 the Group Audit Specialist, you will play a pivotal role in supporting in the planning and implementation of the audit programme including the development of the audit plan, co-ordination of audit resource, monitoring action completion and conducting audits.

You will be collaborating with the Group Head of Internal Audit and the Group Systems Audit Manager to drive the business in the development and promotion of a proactive culture for assurance.

This role will see you working on a broad array of Auditing functions, providing opportunities for growth in your professional career. 

Additional Responsibilities:

• To co-ordinate the management systems and internal audit resources including ensuring appropriate competencies are maintained against an appropriate training matrix 
• Planning, conducting and delivering audit assignments as required. 
• Managing the QPulse action tracking software and information added to QPulse including the validation of audit actions prior to closing out ensuring it delivers an effective and efficient user experience.  
• You will be supervising the timely close-out of audit actions, proactively engaging with stakeholders, validating data and submissions to close-out audit actions.
• Acting and deputising as the Group Systms Audtut Manager when necessary.
• Liaising with Head of Profession Quality to support maintenance of the site certification against ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001. 
• Collaborating with the Quality Manager and Head of Profession Quality to assist the roles to drive continuous improvement of the UKAEA Management System using feedback from the system audit programme. 

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• Degree or higher degree. 
• Highly developed organisational awareness, strong interpersonal skills, and the ability to communicate, influence and negotiate with internal and external stakeholders.  
• Data analysis skills and highly IT numerate. 
• Internal auditor qualification or working towards. 
• Strong Microsoft Office skills including SharePoint. 
• It would be advantageous to have experience of financial auditing but not essential.
• Power Platform experience desirable. 

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.