Onboarding and Integration Partner

STEP Fusion  

UK Fusion Energy (UKFE) Ltd, a subsidiary of the UK Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), is at the forefront of developing fusion sustainable energy.  Through the design and delivery of STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) programme we aim to build a prototype fusion plant, targeting first operations around 2040.

UKFE will lead delivery, collaborating with industrial partners and building a fusion supply chain with an estimated global sector value of £7tn per year.

Onsite working is expected for 3 days each week, however, we actively support requests for Flexible Working.

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

For more information on UKFE, visit: UKIFS_CandidateRecruitmentPack.pdf

As an employee of UKFE 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.
• 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.

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

The closing date to apply for this position is the 13th Oct 2026 

This UKFE vacancy will  be based at our site in West Burton, Nottinghamshire 

We’re looking for an Onboarding & Integration Partner to shape the early employee experience across UKFE and the STEP programme. This is a pivotal role responsible for designing and delivering a seamless onboarding journey that ensures every new starter—whether a direct hire or joining through partner organisations—feels welcome, connected and set up for success from day one.

You’ll work at the heart of a complex, partnership-led programme, creating onboarding experiences that reflect our values while supporting collaboration across organisational boundaries.

This is a hands-on, delivery-focused role ideal for someone who thrives in a fast-paced environment, enjoys turning strategy into action, and can balance attention to detail with a big-picture mindset.

Key Responsibilities

Onboarding & Integration Design

• Support the development and continuous improvement of onboarding approaches aligned to People strategy and the STEP operating model
• Design tailored onboarding pathways for employees, programme roles and partner-based individuals
• Ensure onboarding is inclusive, compliant and scalable
• Translate onboarding principles into practical guidance, standards and playbooks

End-to-End Onboarding Delivery

• Coordinate onboarding from pre-boarding through the first 90 days and beyond
• Act as a central point of contact across People, IT, hiring managers and partners
• Manage onboarding timelines, ensuring seamless handovers
• Support onboarding systems, tools and platforms

Integration Across STEP & Partners

• Facilitate integration for individuals joining via partner organisations
• Align onboarding activities and messaging with partner stakeholders
• Deliver integration touchpoints such as inductions, orientation sessions and workshops
• Help new joiners navigate complex programme structures and stakeholder environments

Content, Learning & Experience

• Develop and maintain onboarding materials (guides, welcome packs, digital content)
• Deliver engaging induction and onboarding sessions
• Collaborate with Talent Development to link onboarding with early learning and capability building
• Ensure content is current, accessible and relevant

Measurement & Continuous Improvement

• Gather feedback and analyse onboarding data and insights
• Track engagement and early experience metrics
• Identify opportunities for improvement and implement enhancements
• Contribute to wider People and culture initiatives

About You

• Experience delivering onboarding, employee experience, HR operations or similar programmes
• Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage multiple stakeholders and timelines
• A collaborative mindset with experience working across teams and/or organisations
• Comfortable operating in a complex, evolving environment
• Excellent communication skills with the ability to engage diverse audiences
• Data-driven, with a focus on continuous improvement

Our Culture

We expect everyone, regardless of role, to demonstrate a leadership mindset—creating a positive, inclusive and collaborative environment where people can thrive. You’ll act as a cultural ambassador, leading by example and embedding our values in everything you do.

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a nationally significant programme shaping the future of fusion energy
• Play a key role in creating meaningful employee experiences
• Work in a collaborative, forward-thinking environment
• Opportunity to influence culture, integration and early careers at scale

Essential:

• Proven experience delivering onboarding and/or integration activities in complex, fast‑moving or matrixed environments.
• Experience supporting onboarding for a mix of employees, secondees, contractors or partner‑organisation staff.
• Understanding of inclusive onboarding, early engagement and employee experience design.
• Strong coordination and organisational skills, with excellent attention to detail.
• Ability to work confidently across multiple stakeholders, influencing without formal authority.
• Proactive, adaptable and comfortable working with ambiguity and evolving requirements.
• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal.

Beneficial:

• Experience working in or alongside joint ventures, programmes or cross‑organisational partnerships.
• Exposure to change, transformation or organisational start‑up environments.
• Experience supporting large‑scale programmes, engineering, construction or technical environments.
• Experience using onboarding platforms, HR systems or digital content tools.

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 [email protected] 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.

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.

Please note that vacancies are generally advertised for 4 weeks but may close earlier if we receive a large number of applications. We may consider your application for future positions or similar positions within the organisation.

We have a number of exceptional opportunities available at the moment, to view them all please visit Careers - STEP.