Technical Communications Specialist – 18 month FTC

Fusion Energy Base; Abingdon; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary £58,320

Bonus 7%

Pension 21.5%

Leave 25 days

Bank holidays 8

Site closure 3 days

Flexible working

Job summary

UKAEA is seeking a Technical Communications Specialist for an 18 month fixed‑term contract to lead integrated communications that support strategic priorities. You will simplify complex technical information for diverse audiences and advise senior leaders to protect and enhance the organisation's reputation.

The role requires onsite presence (3–5 days a week) with flexible working options where compatible. A strong background in strategic communications and campaign delivery is essential.

Qualifications

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject.
• Extensive experience of delivering high‑quality communications or campaigns.
• Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating communications strategies.
• Experience of providing strategic communications advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience of managing communications across internal and external channels.

Responsibilities

• Develop, deliver and evaluate integrated communications strategies aligned with objectives.
• Translate complex technical information into clear, accessible messages.
• Lead high‑impact campaigns across internal and external channels.
• Act as the communications lead for priority programmes and initiatives.
• Manage campaigns from planning through to delivery, including media materials and digital content.
• Advise senior stakeholders on approaches, audience engagement and reputational risk.
• Coordinate activity across internal teams, external stakeholders and media.
• Oversee written and digital content ensuring accuracy and brand alignment.
• Provide specialist support as part of UKAEA’s Crisis Communications Team.

Skills

Strategic communications

Campaign management

Stakeholder advisory

Crisis communications

Education

Degree or professional qualification

Job description

Technical Communications Specialist – 18 month FTC

Overview of Responsibilities

About us 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 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

As Communications Technical Specialist, you will lead integrated communications activity supporting UKAEA’s strategic priorities. You will turn complex technical and programme information into clear, accessible messages for internal and external audiences. You will also advise senior leaders and help protect and enhance UKAEA’s reputation.

What You’ll be Doing

• Develop, deliver and evaluate integrated communications strategies aligned with organisational objectives.
• Translate complex technical and programme information into clear and accessible communications.
• Lead high-impact campaigns across internal and external channels.
• Act as the communications lead for priority programmes, divisions and organisational initiatives.
• Manage communications projects from initial planning through to delivery, including briefings, media materials and digital content.
• Advise senior stakeholders on communications approaches, audience engagement and reputational risk.
• Coordinate communications activity across internal teams, external stakeholders and the media.
• Oversee written and digital content, ensuring it is accurate, consistent and aligned with UKAEA’s messaging and brand.
• Manage governance and approval processes for sensitive or high-profile communications.
• Provide specialist support as a trained member of UKAEA’s Crisis Communications Team.

What You’ll Bring

• A degree or professional qualification in a relevant subject.
• Extensive experience of delivering high-quality communications or campaigns.
• Experience of developing, implementing and evaluating communications strategies.
• Experience of providing strategic communications advice to senior stakeholders.
• Experience of managing communications across internal and external channels.

UKAEA is an onsite organisation, and this role requires regular onsite presence (usually between 3-5 days in any given week) in line with business needs. We actively support flexible working arrangements where this is compatible with the role.

Benefits

• A salary of £58320
• 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 plus 2.5 privilege days; 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.

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 and further information can be found here.

Salary

£58,320 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

Programme Department External Communications Discipline Other Site Location UKAEA Culham, Oxfordshire Type of Employment Full-time Reference Number REF4556J