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Technical Communications Specialist 18 month FTC


Job Location:

Culham - UK

Monthly Salary: Not provided by the employer
Posted: 12 September 2026 (8 days ago)
Application Deadline: 10 December 2026
Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

About us  

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 industryand research organisations to achieveground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the gridby developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.  

 

About the job

As Communications Technical Specialist you will lead integrated communications activity supporting UKAEAs strategic priorities. You will turn complex technical and programme information into clear accessible messages for internal and external audiences. You will also advise senior leaders and help protect and enhance UKAEAs reputation.

 

What Youll be Doing

  • Develop deliver and evaluate integrated communications strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
  • Translate complex technical and programme information into clear and accessible communications.
  • Lead high-impact campaigns across internal and external channels.
  • Act as the communications lead for priority programmes divisions and organisational initiatives.
  • Manage communications projects from initial planning through to delivery including briefings media materials and digital content.
  • Advise senior stakeholders on communications approaches audience engagement and reputational risk.
  • Coordinate communications activity across internal teams external stakeholders and the media.
  • Oversee written and digital content ensuring it is accurate consistent and aligned with UKAEAs messaging and brand.
  • Manage governance and approval processes for sensitive or high-profile communications.
  • Provide specialist support as a trained member of UKAEAs Crisis Communications Team.

 

What Youll Bring

  • A degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject.
  • Extensive experience of delivering high-quality communications or campaigns.
  • Experience of developing implementing and evaluating communications strategies.
  • Experience of providing strategic communications advice to senior stakeholders.
  • Experience of managing communications across internal and external channels.

UKAEA is an onsite organisation and this role requires regular onsite presence (usually between 3-5 days in any given week) in line with business needs. We actively support flexible working arrangements where this is compatible with the role.

 

Benefits 

We have a generous range of benefits (see the full list here) and highlights include:   

  • A salary of 58320 
  • Up to 7% corporate performance bonus 
  • Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of21.5% employer pension contribution  
  • 25 days annual leave plus 2.5 privilege days; 8 Bank Holidays
  • 3 days of site closure over Christmas break  
  • Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions  

 

Our commitment to ED&I 

UKAEAs mission is clean energy for all and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds to help us achieve this goal. We are committed to equality diversity inclusion and accessibility and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. 

Please email  if you have any questions or require adjustments to help you participate fairly in our recruitment process for example changes to the way we interview or share information. As a Disability Confident Employer we are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment experience for all candidates. 

We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM including women and people from diverse ethnic backgrounds. All appointments are made on merit and further information can be found here.   


Remote Work :

No


Employment Type :

Full-time


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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 genera ... View more

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