Digital Site and Communications Officer

Fusion Energy Ltd.

Bole

Hybrid

GBP 40,000 - 49,000

Full time

4 days ago

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Benefits offered by this job

Excellent pension

Relocation allowance

Flexible working

Employee assistance programme

Generous leave

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd. is seeking a Digital and Site Communications Officer to develop and deliver impactful communications across digital and community channels.

You will work with local authorities and community stakeholders to build understanding, trust and support for the STEP programme. The role blends digital communications with face-to-face stakeholder engagement, community consultation and event delivery, requiring strong CMS skills, content creation, and proactive engagement with

Qualifications

Degree qualification or equivalent communications experience.
Experience in communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or external affairs.
Proven experience organizing and delivering community, stakeholder or public engagement events.
Experience working in large, complex or matrix organisations.
Strong knowledge of CMS, social media platforms and digital analytics tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrable ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships.
Understanding of UK government structures and role of government in major programmes.
Creative, innovative and proactive approach to communications.
Ability to represent the organisation professionally and act as an ambassador.
Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

Lead digital communications channels (website, social media).
Create engaging content and campaigns to raise awareness of the STEP programme.
Review and optimise website content, structure and user experience.
Develop strategies to maximise digital reach and brand awareness.
Monitor performance metrics to improve communications.
Act as key point of contact for digital communications advice.

Skills

Stakeholder engagement

Public affairs

Digital communications

Content management systems

Social media management

Verbal & written communication

Driving licence

Education

Degree in communications

Tools

CMS

Adobe Creative Suite

Graphic design tools

Video editing software

Job description

Company Description

The UK Government has established UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd., a subsidiary of UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), to lead the charge in delivering fusion energy through design and delivery of the Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production (STEP) protype fusion plant. UKFE is establishing itself, setting up the company, attracting talent, engaging with industry, developing a supply chain, and planning and constructing of the STEP prototype.
Fusion energy, crucial for combating climate change and ensuring energy independence, is expected to be commercially viable by mid-century. The UK, led by UKFE, aims for a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040. UK Fusion Energy Ltd. will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year. Join UKFE and the STEP programme to be involved in this ground-breaking journey.
Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for Flexible Working.
A full list of our benefits can be found here

Employee Benefits

For more information on UKFE, visit:

UKFE Candidate Recruitment Pack

As an employee of UKFE, you will benefit from:

Outstandingdefined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
Corporatebonus schemeup to 7% and aRelocationallowance (if eligible).
Flexible working optionsincluding family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
Employee Assistance Programmeand 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 ofcareer development opportunities
A vibrantculturecommitted to being fullyinclusive

The salary for this role is £44,290 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension.
The closing date to apply for this position is the 9th Nov 2026.
This UKFE vacancy will be based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire.

Job Description

Our Communications team sits at the heart of the organisation, influencing decision-making and helping shape how we engage with employees, stakeholders, local communities and the wider public.
As our Digital and Site Communications Officer, you'll play a pivotal role in developing and delivering impactful communications activities across both digital and community channels. Working closely with colleagues, delivery partners, local authorities and community stakeholders, you'll help build understanding, trust and support for the STEP programme.
This is a varied role combining digital communications expertise with face-to-face stakeholder engagement, community consultation and event delivery.
What You'll Be Doing
Driving our digital presence

Lead and develop UKFE's digital communications channels, including website and social media platforms.
Create engaging content and campaigns that raise awareness of the STEP programme and build stakeholder engagement.
Review, improve and optimise website content, structure and user experience.
Develop strategies to maximise digital reach, audience engagement and brand awareness.
Monitor performance metrics and analytics to continuously improve communications effectiveness.
Act as the organisation's key point of contact for digital communications advice and best practice.

Supporting community and stakeholder engagement

Support the delivery of public consultation activities associated with the Development Consent Order (DCO) process.
Organise and deliver community information events, stakeholder meetings and engagement activities.
Build positive relationships with local communities, local authorities and regional stakeholders.
Serve as a trusted first point of contact for local enquiries and community feedback.
Help ensure local voices are heard and reflected throughout programme development.

Managing communications and feedback

Lead the management of public enquiries, complaints and requests for information.
Establish and maintain efficient systems for capturing, recording and reporting stakeholder feedback.
Produce communications materials that support consultation and engagement activities.
Use data and insight to strengthen future communications and stakeholder engagement strategies.

Representing UKIFS

Act as an ambassador for the STEP programme within the local community and wider stakeholder network.
Support colleagues and senior leaders by providing communications expertise and guidance.
Champion a culture of creativity, collaboration and continuous improvement.

Qualifications

We're seeking an enthusiastic communications professional who combines strong digital expertise with excellent interpersonal skills.
You’ll be comfortable working in a complex, fast-paced environment, building relationships across multiple stakeholder groups and delivering high-quality communications with confidence and credibility.

Essential Requirements

Degree qualified or equivalent relevant communications experience.
Experience working within a communications, public affairs, stakeholder engagement or external affairs environment.
Proven experience organising and delivering community, stakeholder or public engagement events.
Experience working in large, complex or matrix organisations or programmes.
Strong knowledge of content management systems (CMS), social media platforms and digital analytics tools.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Demonstrable ability to build and maintain effective stakeholder relationships at all levels.
Understanding of UK government structures and the role of national, regional and local government in major programmes.
Creative, innovative and proactive approach to communications.
Ability to represent the organisation professionally and act as a trusted ambassador.
Full UK driving licence.

Desirable Requirements

CIPR qualification or equivalent professional communications accreditation.
Experience working on major infrastructure, construction, energy or engineering programmes.
Experience supporting Development Consent Order (DCO) consultation activities.
Experience using Adobe Creative Suite, graphic design tools or video editing software.
Experience creating multimedia content for digital platforms.

Additional Information

We welcome applications from under-represented groups, particularly women in STEM and individuals from British black and ethnic minority backgrounds, and individuals with disabilities. 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 organisation. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
UKFE is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukifs.uk if you have any questions or require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis, for example, changes to the way we interview or share information.
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS), including the Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions. Whilst not required at this time, there is a possibility of an SC Clearance being required in the future. If a candidate already holds an SC clearance, that clearance can be transferred to UKFE.
As we work towards our mission and goals, guided by our principles, STEP has six behaviours that are intended to capture the spirit of how we work:

We champion safety
We all matter
We act as one
We embrace change
We are pioneering
We deliver

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.gov.uk/government/publications/criminal-records-checks-for-overseas-applicants 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.