Facilities & Business Support Coordinator

United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Fusion Energy Base is seeking a Facilities & Business Support Coordinator to act as a central point of coordination for the STEP Programme at West Burton, Nottinghamshire. You will manage diaries, onboarding, meetings, and documentation, liaising with the STEP Programme Manager and Senior Leadership Team, and ensuring IT access, visitor passes, and site security are handled smoothly.

This role emphasizes inclusion, data accuracy, and compliance with BPSS/DBS checks, with a strong focus on

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE grade C or higher in English and Maths.
• Demonstrable administrative experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Discreet and professional approach.
• Proven ability to cope with multiple tasks and prioritise.
• Excellent IT literacy and competency with Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Diary & meeting management including travel, training, meetings, and site visits.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings with visitor management and site access.
• Prepare agendas, take minutes, and monitor meeting outcomes.
• Induction & site access: deliver inductions for new starters and visitors with IT access, passes, and accommodation.
• Data & record management: maintain accurate records following IT security and document control.
• Purchasing & travel: manage requisitions and purchases in line with financial delegations.
• Organise UK and international travel and conference registrations.
• Recruitment administration: support campaigns, schedule interviews, liaise with hiring managers.

Skills

Organisational skills

Communication skills

Multitasking

Education

GCSE English and Maths (Grade C or equivalent)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Facilities & Business Support Coordinator

Overview of Responsibilities This is a varied and dynamic position where you will act as a central point of coordination for the STEP Programme. Your responsibilities will include:

• Providing high-quality administrative and secretarial support to the STEP Programme Manager and Senior Leadership Team, aligned with the business calendar.
• Managing programme information and correspondence with discretion and confidentiality.
• Coordinating induction and orientation for new starters, ensuring a seamless onboarding experience.
• Working closely with the Internal Communications team to organise programme events and briefings.
• Collaborating with colleagues to maintain and update the STEP HIVE SharePoint with useful resources.
• Acting as an Inclusion Ambassador and Culture Champion, representing the wider STEP community.

Key Accountabilities

• Diary & Meeting Management: Organise diaries, arrange travel, training, meetings, and site visits.
• Coordinate internal and external meetings, including visitor management and site access.
• Internal Communications: Prepare agendas, take minutes, and monitor meeting outcomes.
• Ensure clarity and accuracy in all written and verbal communications.
• Induction & Site Access: Deliver inductions for new starters and visitors, liaising with departments to secure IT access, passes, and accommodation.
• Data & Record Management: Maintain accurate records and data systems, following organisational policies on IT security and document control.
• Purchasing & Travel: Manage requisitions and purchases in line with financial delegations.
• Organise UK and international travel and conference registrations.
• Recruitment Administration: Support recruitment campaigns, schedule interviews, and liaise with hiring managers to ensure timely completion of processes.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong organisational and communication skills, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• A proactive approach and attention to detail.
• Experience in administration within a complex organisation is desirable.
• Ability to work collaboratively and champion inclusion and culture within the team.

Salary

£32,903 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

Programme: STEP

Department: UKFE - Operations

Discipline: Administrative

Site Location: West Burton, Nottinghamshire

Type of Employment: Full-time

Reference Number: REF4248L

Qualifications

• Essential: GCSE grade C and above, or equivalent in English Language and Mathematics.
• Demonstrable administrative experience.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Discreet and professional approach.
• Proven ability to cope with multiple tasks and prioritise appropriately.
• Excellent IT literacy and competency with Microsoft Office software.
• Proven ability to cope with multiple tasks and prioritise appropriately.

Additional Information

Professional Development and Collaboration: Active engagement with APM and other relevant external bodies as part of continuous development. Support the wider STEP PPM community via active contributions at STEP meetings and events, contributions at Community of Practice or conferences etc.

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. UKIFS is committed to being accessible. 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 UKIFS. 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.