Project Coordinator

Company Description

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 realizing 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.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• 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 4 days a week.

Job Description

This role can be based at can any of the following sites: Rotherham, West Yorkshire.

This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions.

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 Project Coordinator, you will play a pivotal role in supporting the Project Manager, including with project change management and creating and managing of key documentation for the project(s). You will also be keeping project databases and records up to date and in line with IDP .

Additional Responsibilities:

• Supporting the project controls team with co-ordinating the planning and execution of small projects
• The creation and management of key documentation for project(s)
• Coordinating and providing information for the assigned project(s)
• Updating and keeping track of key project metrics
• Managing project change and risk reviews
• Project secretarial duties including organising meetings and taking minutes
  
  
  

Qualifications

Essential Requirements:

• A HNC or degree with two or more years’ experience of project support work
• IT literate, fluent in Microsoft Office, including Excel and PowerPoint
• Excellent report/minutes writing skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Good planning and organisational skills
• Be able to work autonomously, with initiative and minimum supervision
• Knowledge of managing the interfaces and interdependencies for technical projects
  
  
  

Desirable Skills, Experience And Competence

• Project Management qualifications
• Knowledge of quality management systems
• Knowledge of purchasing
  
  
  

Additional Information

A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly individuals from black and other ethnic minority backgrounds, people with disabilities, and women. Our Executive team, supported by our 'Equality, Diversity and Inclusion' (EDI) Partner and Inclusion Ambassadors, actively promotes EDI and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. 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.