People / Early Careers Advisor - Graduate Support

As the UKAEA moves from its current state through to the future, it is a priority to expand our activities into areas - both technical and commercial - where we can supply expertise and skills, whilst maintaining our world-class status as a science, engineering and technology R&D organisation and centre of excellence for fusion and the wider research community. This requires the organisation to retain its present skill base as well as build up skills in key growth areas including exploiting the synergies between fusion and fission.

The role of Early Careers in achieving these goals is instrumental as its main responsibilities include managing the talent pipeline for futureproofing of the UKAEA including engaging, attracting, recruiting and retaining the next generation of talent. In addition, Early Careers advisors help bridge the cultural gap between student and professional life.

Who are we looking for?

The Early Careers Advisor is responsible for supporting the graduate programme and the schemes that are part of the talent pipeline into the graduate programme. The role offers a lot of variety in many aspects of talent management. There will be opportunities for somebody to develop coaching skills and also offer well-being support to graduates.

The key behaviours and competencies required for this role are strong organisation and time management skills, patience and good listening skills. The ability to raise concerns with managers and other stakeholders. A flexible approach is crucial in being successful in this role.

What will you be responsible for?

- Work with departments and programmes to identify their early careers needs, focusing on business and delivery plans and identifying the right mix of apprentices and graduates from the right subject areas to meet those needs.
- Supporting the graduate leadership, to play a key role in the development of the graduate programme, increasing numbers and diversity.
- Support the delivery of the programmes, ensuring graduates access the right learning, development and training opportunities, and supporting placements, ensuring they are organised including the provision of the right level of supervision and support.
- Support the training of early careers line managers and supervisors, including but not limited to the right level of knowledge around safeguarding, graduate programmes and the skills required in supporting individuals on early careers programmes.
- Contribute to the operation of the early careers programmes, including working with identified programmes and departments in identifying their early careers needs and outreach activities. Leading on specific projects within the graduate programme as directed by the scheme lead.
- To provide mentoring and personal support to individuals on the graduate programmes to support them in completing the programmes they are a part of.

Bachelor's degree in a relevant discipline or equivalent experience.
- Good knowledge of the Early Careers sector and vocational qualifications.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of graduate standards and procedures.
- Demonstrable knowledge and experience of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion.
- IT literate (Microsoft Office, etc).

Desirable skills, experience and competence

- CIPD L5 qualifications or a willingness to work towards it.

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 realising 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.

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 and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
- 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.

The salary for this role is £31,100, and onsite working is expected for 3 days a week. We would encourage applications from anyone wishing to work less than full time hours.