Question 1

What does UKAEA do?

Accepted Answer

UKAEA leads the way in realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

Question 2

What does the Director of Tritium Fuel Cycle do?

Accepted Answer

The Director leads the Tritium Fuel Cycle Division and plays a pivotal role in delivering UKAEA's internationally leading tritium fuel cycle research programme, developing solutions to fuel cycle challenges.

Question 3

How large is the team and budget this role is accountable for?

Accepted Answer

The role is accountable for a team of over 200 people delivering technology and tritium research programmes worth more than £15M a year.

Question 4

What else does the Division cover beyond tritium research?

Accepted Answer

The Director is also accountable for detritiation and waste management research, in addition to the operations of waste processing facilities.

Question 5

Is this role onsite?

Accepted Answer

Yes. UKAEA is an onsite organisation and the role requires regular onsite presence, usually between 3 and 5 days in any given week, with flexible working supported where compatible with the role.

Question 6

What is the salary for this role?

Accepted Answer

The listing states a salary of £105,000, with an annual bonus of up to 15% of base salary subject to eligibility, made up of up to 7% corporate bonus and up to 8% based on individual performance.

Question 7

What other benefits does UKAEA offer for this role?

Accepted Answer

Benefits include a final salary defined benefit pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer contribution, 25 days of annual leave plus 2.5 privilege days and 8 bank holidays, 3 additional days of site closure over Christmas, and flexible working options.

Question 8

What criteria must candidates meet to be shortlisted?

Accepted Answer

Candidates must meet three of four criteria: accountability for a team of at least 50 scientific or technical staff, accountability for a portfolio of research and development projects, accountability for an annual budget above £10M, and experience developing and winning research funding or commercial contracts.

Question 9

What funding and partnership responsibilities does the role carry?

Accepted Answer

The Director builds a pipeline of opportunities for new grants, partnerships, collaborations and business cases, writes high-quality bids and brings new revenue into the Division to support the agreed technical strategy, developing partnerships and collaborations internationally.

Question 10

What governance and safety responsibilities does the role carry?

Accepted Answer

The Director ensures all projects within the Division have appropriate oversight and governance, that cross-cutting work packages with other divisions run effectively, and that all operations and facilities are carried out safely and conform to statutory requirements.

Director of Tritium Fuel Cycle

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