Early Careers Talent Acquisition Advisor

CompanyUK Atomic Energy Authority

LocationCulham, England, United Kingdom

Posted At1/22/2026

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Occupation Type

Careers advisers and vocational guidance specialists

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

Sponsorship EligibilityIneligible for Sponsorship

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Description

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.

Job Description

As an Early Careers Talent Acquisition Advisor, you will lead full-cycle recruitment for Early Careers programmes, including Summer Internships, Apprenticeships, Graduate roles, and Year-in-Industry placements. You will manage assessment centres across multiple disciplines, build strong partnerships with hiring managers and the Early Careers Development Team, champion the employer brand, and deliver an outstanding candidate experience.

Your core responsibilities

Advertise Early Careers opportunities across a range of attraction channels to engage candidates from multiple disciplines.
Manage assessment centres, interviews, offers, and pre-boarding, ensuring consistent best practice and compliance.

Provide training, coaching, and guidance to hiring managers on effective and compliant recruitment practices.

Proactively track, analyse, and report on recruitment metrics to inform decision-making.

Advise on visa sponsorship requirements, guiding hiring managers through the process.

Contribute to the review and continuous improvement of recruitment processes to enhance efficiency, compliance, and fairness.

Qualifications

Proven experience in Early Careers or in-house recruitment.
Strong knowledge of recruitment best practice and relevant employment legislation.
Demonstrated success using diverse attraction channels to recruit early careers talent across multiple disciplines.
Resilient and adaptable, with the ability to manage ambiguity and drive change.
Excellent interpersonal and influencing skills, with confidence advising stakeholders and guiding hiring decisions.
Highly organised with strong problem-solving capability and a proactive approach to personal development.

Additional Information

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

£32,577 base salary
Final salary defined benefit scheme with an equivalent of 21.5% employer pension contribution
25 days annual leave, plus 3 days Christmas closure, 2.5 privilege day and 8 Bank holidays
Flexible and hybrid working options

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, and inclusion and strive to ensure fair representation across our workforce. We particularly encourage applications from groups currently underrepresented in STEM, including women and individuals from diverse ethnic backgrounds, while ensuring all appointments are made on merit. Further information can be found here. UKAEA is committed to being accessible. Please email talent@ukaea.uk if you require help or adjustments to compete on a fair basis.