Threat Assessment Lead

STEP Fusion; Retford; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 59,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined benefit pension

Relocation allowance

Flexible working options

Employee assistance program

Generous annual leave

Career development opportunities

Inclusive culture

Job summary

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd is recruiting an interdisciplinary security lead to guide threat intelligence, personnel security, travel risk, and security governance across the STEP programme. You will partner with senior leaders and suppliers, translate complex risks into actionable guidance, and help maintain compliance with BPSS, NSV, and information security standards.

This is a UK-based, full-time role at West Burton, Nottinghamshire, with a strong benefits package including a defined benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in threat intelligence, security risk management or related field.
• Knowledge of BPSS and National Security Vetting requirements.
• Ability to produce executive-level reports and briefings.

Responsibilities

• Lead threat intelligence activities and produce actionable reports for executives.
• Manage BPSS/NSV processes and coordinate security clearances.
• Oversee travel risk management and incident response planning.
• Develop dashboards and governance frameworks for security risk.

Skills

Threat intelligence

Security risk management

BPSS

National Security Vetting

Stakeholder management

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) prototype 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.

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) prototype 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.

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

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

The salary for this role is £51,317 excellent benefits including outstanding pension

This position is based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire.

For more information on UKFE, visit: https://careers.ukaea.uk/wp-content/uploads/download/UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf

The closing date for this advert is set for the 8th of September 2026.

Job Description

As an interdisciplinary security lead, you will provide expert advice and operational support across threat intelligence, personnel security, travel risk management, and security governance. Working with senior leaders, partners, suppliers, and key stakeholders, you will help anticipate, assess, and manage security risks while ensuring appropriate controls and mitigation measures are in place.

Key Responsibilities

Threat Intelligence

• Monitor global developments and assess emerging security threats.
• Produce actionable intelligence reports and briefings for executive and senior leadership teams.
• Support informed decision-making during live and developing security incidents.
• Build strong relationships with internal stakeholders, partners, and suppliers to ensure effective communication of risks.
• Act as the organisation's subject matter expert for threat intelligence and risk insights.

Personnel Security & Vetting

• Manage all aspects of the Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) process and National Security Vetting (NSV) administration.
• Conduct identity, right-to-work, and reference verification activities.
• Prepare and quality assure BPSS documentation in line with government requirements and organisational standards.
• Liaise with candidates, suppliers, government departments, and internal stakeholders regarding security clearances.
• Handle sensitive information in accordance with GDPR, ISO 27001, and security best practice.

Travel Risk & Critical Event Management

• Lead domestic and international travel risk management programmes.
• Support organisational compliance with duty of care obligations and recognised standards such as ISO 31030.
• Develop and maintain travel risk policies, procedures, and employee guidance.
• Provide expert advice on overseas travel, remote working, conferences, public speaking engagements, and export control considerations.
• Collaborate with colleagues to develop security awareness and training programmes.

Governance & Reporting

• Develop and maintain threat assessment frameworks, policies, and procedures.
• Produce dashboards, reports, executive briefings, and key risk indicator (KRI) reporting.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory, legal, and security requirements.
• Identify trends and opportunities to strengthen risk management and security performance.

What We're Looking For

We are seeking an individual who can combine strategic thinking with operational delivery and who is confident working with stakeholders at all levels.

You will bring

• Experience in threat intelligence, security risk management, personnel security, or a related security discipline.
• Strong analytical skills with the ability to translate complex risks into clear business-focused recommendations.
• Experience preparing executive-level reports, briefings, and communications.
• Knowledge of BPSS, National Security Vetting, information security, and data protection requirements.
• Understanding of travel risk management, business continuity, and critical incident response.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement and influencing skills.
• High levels of integrity, professionalism, and discretion when handling sensitive information.

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to make a significant impact within an organisation delivering world-leading innovation. You'll work with a wide range of stakeholders, influence strategic decision-making, and help shape a mature and evolving security function.

If you are passionate about protecting people, enabling business success, and driving a proactive security culture, we'd love to hear from you.

Qualifications

Essential:

• Experience in intelligence analysis, security risk management or a closely related field
• Track record of producing clear, evidence-based assessments
• Strong critical thinking skills, including the ability to identify emerging threats, assess risk and support practical mitigation
• Experience of conducting or supporting security risk assessments relating to people, assets, travel, or business activities
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to accurately record keep
• Strong stakeholder management skills and the ability to build credibility and work collaboratively across teams
• Ability to work independently when contributing effectively working in a cross functional team

Beneficial:

• Professional qualifications in travel risk management or personnel security
• Experience in creating or improving reporting through dashboards, trackers, workflows and other lightweight tools that enhance team capability and operational effectiveness
• Experience of working within large-scale, regulated, or major infrastructure programmes

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 [e-mail] 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.