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 are at the forefront of realising energy from fusion, working with industry and research partners to deliver the ground-breaking developments that will underpin tomorrow's fusion power stations with the aim of bringing fusion electricity to the grid. As we work towards our mission and goals, UKAEA has devised values (Innovative, Committed, Trusted and Collaborative) that capture the spirit of how we work.

Who are we looking for?

You being part of a team that is on a journey to support UKAEA success, no two days are the same.

• We expect you to be highly experienced in managing quality assurance activities within a workshop and/or manufacturing environment in a similar highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO45001 based management systems.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare Excel spreadsheets and use various Microsoft Office Products (Word, Power Point) to support the analysis & reporting of data and trend identification.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of using problem solving tools for root cause analysis.

What will you be responsible for?

You would be a part of the team providing quality support to staff at the UKAEA and would be contributing to the activities of the Quality group to maintain quality-related UKAEA processes to ensure adherence with the certificated management system.

• Develop, establish & embed the quality assurance processes within the UKAEA management system.
• Support the UKAEA process for identification and control of non-conformances.
• Develop and monitor quality performance metrics including reporting to the appropriate meeting.
• Promote the adherence to quality processes throughout the organisation.
• Cross functional working with the Quality group to determine trends and ensure continual improvement.

Essential skills, experience and competence required

• Highly experienced in managing quality assurance activities within a workshop and/or manufacturing environment in a similar highly regulated industry.
• Knowledge and experience of ISO9001/ISO14001/ISO45001 based management systems.
• Excellent knowledge and experience of using problem solving tools for root cause analysis.
• An excellent communicator with a professional and proactive approach.

Desirable skills, experience and competence

• A degree or equivalent in an engineering/science discipline.
• Strong computer skills including the ability to prepare Excel spreadsheets and use various Microsoft Office Products (Word, Power Point) to support the analysis & reporting of data and trend identification.
• Previous experience of implementing and using continuous improvement tools.
• Knowledge in decommissioning would be an advantage.

What we offer

Our comprehensive benefits package includes a vibrant culture committed to being fully inclusive, an Employee Assistance Programme and trained Mental Health First Aiders, Flexible working options including family friendly policies, Emergency paid leave, Generous annual leave allowance (30.5 days) increased with length of service, wide range of career development opportunities, outstanding defined benefit pension scheme; Corporate bonus scheme and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly from individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, including nationality and citizenship, people with disabilities and women. The Executive team with support from our ‘Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, is actively promoting EDI and taking steps to increase the diversity of our people through reinforcing best practice in recruitment and selection, and revaluating approaches where it is clear we can remove barriers to success.

Please note all employees working at the UK Atomic Energy Authority will be required to complete an online Disclosure Certificate application as part of their clearance – The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks will show the details of all current criminal convictions or will confirm that there are no such convictions.

Note for applicants who are applying for employment with UKAEA either from outside the United Kingdom or who have spent time outside the United Kingdom in the last five years. Please visit https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants . If the country you are resident in or have resided in is not listed on this website or that the UK Government is not aware of how to obtain a criminal records check from that state then we are unable to process your application.