EDI and Wellbeing Advisor

UK Atomic Energy Authority; Oxford; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £40,402

Bonus up to 7%

Final salary pension with 21.5% ember

25 days annual leave, 2.5 days_priv, 8

Site closure over Christmas

Flexible working

Job summary

UK Atomic Energy Authority seeks an EDI and Wellbeing Advisor to coordinate inclusive programmes and wellbeing initiatives. You will turn plans into engaging campaigns and practical actions, working across the organisation.

You’ll manage calendars, plan events, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. A CIPD Level 3 or equivalent HR/EDI experience is required, with strong Excel/PowerPoint skills and excellent writing and collaboration abilities.

Qualifications

• CIPD Level 3 qualification or progress towards one, or equivalent experience in HR/EDI/wellbeing roles.
• Experience delivering customer service and managing diverse stakeholder relationships.
• Strong planning, organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to identify issues, solve problems and propose practical solutions.
• Proficient with Excel and PowerPoint, and capable of presenting data clearly.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, able to work independently and with others.

Responsibilities

• Deliver EDI and wellbeing programmes and defined pieces of work.
• Coordinate UKAEA’s annual Wellbeing Calendar with campaigns and events.
• Plan and run EDI, inclusion and wellbeing events and engagement activities.
• Support benchmarking and gather evidence for submissions.

Skills

Customer service

Stakeholder management

Planning

Organisation

Problem solving

Communication

Teamwork

Education

CIPD Level 3

Progress towards CIPD

Tools

Excel

PowerPoint

Job description

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 realising fusion energy, partnering with industry and research organisations to achieve ground-breaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid by developing the power stations of tomorrow and the skilled workforce to deliver them.

About the job

Join UKAEA as an EDI and Wellbeing Advisor and help create an inclusive, supportive environment where everyone can thrive. You will coordinate and deliver activities that support our equality, diversity, inclusion and wellbeing priorities. Working with colleagues across the organisation, you will help turn agreed plans into engaging campaigns, events and practical initiatives.

What You’ll be Doing

• Support the delivery of EDI and wellbeing programmes, taking ownership of defined pieces of work.
• Develop and manage UKAEA’s annual Wellbeing Calendar, coordinating campaigns, activities and events.
• Plan and deliver EDI, inclusion and wellbeing events and engagement activities.
• Support benchmarking exercises and submissions by gathering evidence and coordinating follow-up actions.
• Produce engaging communications, campaign materials, briefings and intranet content.
• Build effective relationships with stakeholders and act as an operational contact for internal wellbeing communities.
• Chair and facilitate meetings, ensuring actions are recorded and progressed.
• Provide guidance on EDI and wellbeing best practice within agreed policies and frameworks.
• Work with colleagues to analyse data, identify challenges and monitor the impact of initiatives.
• Maintain accurate records and support UKAEA’s Disability Confident status and wider governance requirements.

What You’ll Bring

• A CIPD Level 3 qualification, progress towards one, or equivalent experience in an HR, EDI, wellbeing or people-focused role.
• Experience of providing high-quality customer service and managing relationships with a range of stakeholders.
• Strong planning and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• The ability to identify issues, solve problems and propose practical solutions.
• Good Microsoft Office skills, particularly Excel and PowerPoint, with experience of analysing and presenting information.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to work independently and collaboratively while managing competing priorities.

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

A full list of benefits can be found here and highlights include:

• A salary of £40402
• Up to 7% corporate performance bonus.
• Final salary defined benefits pension scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution.
• 25 days annual leave, 2.5 privilege days and 8 Bank Holidays.
• 3 days of site closure over Christmas break.
• Flexible working options plus family-friendly leave provisions.

Our commitment to ED&I

UKAEA’s 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 [e-mail] 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. Further information can be found here.