Company Description
By 2050, the planet could be using twice as much electricity compared to today. Are you interested in contributing and helping to shape the future of the world’s energy? If so, read on.
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 for groundbreaking advancements. Our goal is to bring fusion electricity to the grid, supported by tomorrow’s power stations. In pursuit of our mission, UKAEA embraces core values: Innovative, Committed, Trusted, and Collaborative.

As an employee of UKAEA you will benefit from:

• Outstanding defined benefit pension scheme, details of which can be found at the end of this advert.
• Corporate bonus scheme up to 7% and a Relocation allowance (if eligible).
• Flexible working options including family friendly policies and the right to request flexible working from the start of your employment.
• Employee Assistance Programme and 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 of career development opportunities
• A vibrant culture committed to equality and being fully inclusive

Job Description
The salary for this role is £32,577 Onsite working is expected for 2-3 days a week, however, we actively support requests for flexible working.
This role can be based at any of the following sites; Culham, Oxfordshire
This role requires employees to complete an online Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) , including The Disclosure & Barring Service (DBS) checks for criminal convictions and possibly a search of open source data.

ESSENTIAL REQUIREMENTS:

• 5 GCSE’s (two of which must be Maths & English Language).
• Good communication and interpersonal skills both written and oral and with people at all levels.
• Good attention to detail.
• Strong time management skills including the ability to prioritise the workload is essential.
• Good office/administration experience, proficient in Microsoft Word and Excel.
• Ability to handle and manipulate numeric data accurately to produce reports.
  Additional Information
  A full list of our benefits can be found here https://careers.ukaea.uk/life-at-ukaea/employee-benefits/
  UKAEA’s mission is clean energy for all, and we welcome talented people from all backgrounds who want to help us achieve our mission. We are under-represented from some groups and so want to encourage applications in particular from women in STEM, people from Black British Caribbean and African backgrounds and from Pakistani and Bangladeshi British backgrounds. Our Executive team, supported by our ‘Head of Equality, Diversity and Inclusion’ (EDI) and Wellbeing and our EDI Networks actively promote Inclusion and takes steps to increase diversity within our organization. We reinforce best practices in recruitment and selection and evaluate approaches to remove barriers to success.
  UK Atomic Energy Authority is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.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.

THE ROLE

Are you looking for an exciting opportunity to make a difference? Join our team and contribute to the future of fusion energy. As a Commercial Officer, you will play a pivotal role in providing a Commercial Service to UKAEA Customers. Managing Commercials from market engagement through to contract completion, providing commercial support to Contract Project Managers. Contracts will be let for a range of disciplines, Professional Services, Construction, Facilities Management, the Manufacture & Supply of Goods and Services. Also call off agreements and mini competitions under Government Frameworks.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage and maintain Commercial databases
• Provide advice to Project Managers on contractual strategies
• Contribute to problem solving and decision making
• To manage contracts from tender through to closure.This will include market engagement, completing tender documentation, evaluation of bids, ensuring that value for money is obtained at all times, negotiation of appropriate commercial agreements, resolving claims and disputes.
• To provide general support, advice, coaching/delivery of training on commercial matters.
• To contribute to the evolution of the Authority’s commercial terms and conditions, policies and working practices.
• Manage own development towards building knowledge and skills.
• To ensure adherence and compliance to the Procurement Act 2023.
• Development and design of simple systems/processes to support Commercial delivery, using own initiative. Carry out routine analysis. Validate data input by others.
• Work independently in accordance with UKAEA Commercial processes and procedures
• Provide guidance and support to Internal and External stakeholders on UKAEA Commercial processes
• Provide mentoring and support to Commercial Apprentices.
  Qualifications