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Employees of UKIFS can be based at either of our sites; West Burton, Nottinghamshire or 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. 

Are you a strategic and operational HR leader ready to take on a career-defining challenge? UK Industrial Fusion Solutions Ltd. (UKIFS) is looking for a dynamic Deputy Head of People to join our Team. This role is a blend of high-level strategic work and hands-on HR leadership in a fast-paced, evolving environment. You’ll play a pivotal role in a groundbreaking mission to develop a commercially viable fusion energy plant through the UK’s flagship STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme.

This is a rare chance to help build an entirely new organisation in one of the most exciting sectors of the future—fusion energy. You’ll play a key role in creating a people function that will shape the company’s culture and success. If you’re a proactive HR leader who thrives in dynamic environments, this role offers a unique opportunity to make a real impact.

What You’ll Do:

• Strategic Leadership: Partner with the Head of People to execute the UKIFS people strategy and foster a high-performance culture.
• Operational HR: Ensure smooth HR operations, from policy management to employee relations, compliance, and collaboration with shared services.
• People Partnering: Advise senior leaders on recruitment, performance, and employee development while driving engagement and inclusion.
• Project Management: Lead key HR initiatives, using data insights to support continuous improvement.