Waste Innovation Science and Research Team Leader

The salary for this role is 54376 (inclusive of a Specialist Allowance). Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week however we actively support requests for flexible working. 

This role is based at the following site; Culham Oxfordshire  

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data. 

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 Waste Innovation Science and Research Team Leader you will play a pivotal role in providing line management as well as research and development and project management leading to proficiency in tritium waste and/or fusion fuel cycles.

Key Accountabilities:

• Support the development of new BATs and waste processes.
• Develop (grow) links with industrial and university partners in line with project scope radioactive waste and decommissioning.
• Develop and implement program of radioactive waste R&D and process development to underpin project delivery.
• Accountable for safe management and operation of project facilities handling radioactive materials.
• Ensure that staff safety health and welfare are maintained and adhered to in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Actively promote UKAEAs values championing a culture of equality diversity and inclusion.
• Effective and timely management of staff including but not limited to: setting resource allocation and recruitment requirements knowledge transfer welfare setting measurable objectives and performance management absence management professional development and coaching
• Ensure suitably qualified and experienced staff are in place to meet both current and future organisational needs as per UKAEA standards ensuring management systems and relevant regulations are appropriate and adhered to.
• Provide support to and/or deliver projects by providing technical leadership.
• Demonstrate deep understanding of relevant scientific principles processes and related technologies staying uptodate with the latest advancements in the field and applying this knowledge to effectively support the research and development of tritium science and technology.
• Act as scientific lead in outcome setting design of experiments analysis and publishing articles or patents guiding small multidisciplinary teams.
• Maintain accurate records of experimental data analysis and findings while preparing and delivering concise and clear technical reports presentations and publications that effectively communicate research results and their implications.

Qualifications :

Essential:

• Degree or equivalent level in relevant STEM subject with demonstrable engineering experience.
• Experience of working on projects as a technical lead.
• Experience line managing and coaching technical individuals.
• Experience in building and leading technical teams.
• Mentoring engineers and scientists.

Desirable:

• Chartered status with a professional body (or equivalent demonstrable endorsement from peers).
• Demonstrated experience in relevant technology or research field.

Additional Information :

A full list of our benefits can be found here  welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We encourage applications from underrepresented groups particularly from women in STEM people from Black British Caribbean and African Pakistani and Bangladeshi British and other ethnic minority backgrounds people with disabilities and neurotypical individuals. Our Executive team supported by our Head of Equality Diversity and Inclusion (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organisation. 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. 

For applicants applying from outside the United Kingdom or those who have spent time outside the UK in the last five years please visit the following link for information on criminal records checks:https://www/government/publications/criminalrecordschecksforoverseasapplicants If your country of residence or previous residence is not listed on the website or if the UK Government does not have information on obtaining a criminal records check from that state we regret to inform you that we cannot process your application.