Intellectual Property Commercialisation Lead

Role summary

Intellectual Property Commercialisation Lead is a role at UK Atomic Energy Authority in Bassetlaw, England, United Kingdom (hybrid). Posted 2026-08-10. Experience level: 5-10.

Job title

Intellectual Property Commercialisation Lead

Company

UK Atomic Energy Authority

Location

Bassetlaw, England, United Kingdom

Work arrangement

hybrid

Category

Logistics & Warehousing

Experience level

5-10

Date posted

2026-08-10

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.

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:

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 being fully inclusive

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 plus excellent benefits including outstanding pension .

This position is to be based at West Burton, Nottinghamshire and onsite working is expected for 3 days each week.

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 31st August 2026.

Job Description

Fusion energy offers the potential for significant quantities of low-carbon, inherently safe, abundantly fuelled, baseload energy, supporting sustainable climate action and energy independence. While the technical challenge remains high, confidence is increasing, and the rewards of realising fusion are almost incalculable. Anticipated to come online for commercial purposes in the middle of this century, fusion offers a viable means to sustainable net zero in the UK and globally, as well as to increased energy security. The UK is currently a world leader in fusion research and development and in the drive to realise commercially viable energy from fusion, a sector with an estimated value of £tns per year.

STEP (Spherical Tokamak for Energy Production) is the UK’s flagship national programme to deliver a prototype fusion energy plant, targeting 2040, and a path to commercial viability of fusion. STEP is deliberately bold and ambitious and seeks people who want to be part of a world-changing endeavour and who have credible and relevant experience in delivery.

STEP is led by UK Fusion Energy Ltd. (UKFE), a company within the United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA) group, which has breadth and depth of expertise in fusion science, engineering and operations built over decades. UK Fusion Energy Ltd. (UKFE) will focus on the delivery of the prototype and, in so doing, the development of a UK based fusion industry. From the next government investment gate, UKFE will lead a collaborative team of industrial Whole Plant Partners who bring expertise in engineering and construction, plus UKAEA who will remain as strategic Partner providing fusion expertise.

What you’ll be doing

STEP is a bold and ambitious programme, and we are developing pioneering new technologies in order to achieve the goal. We are generating considerable intellectual property which we will use to inspire and enable the fusion industry, strengthening the UK’s leadership in the industry.

As the programme progresses and our whole plant and other partners come on board, you will have responsibility for leading on a range of intellectual property commercialisation projects designed to 1) stimulate the STEP commercial supply chain and 2) generate value from the intellectual property developed on STEP.

The role involves working alongside the IP generation team, identifying opportunities for IP commercialisation, engaging potential licensees and working alongside others in the Commercial team to generate value from IP.

Accountability 1: Stakeholder Engagement

Responsibilities:

Stakeholder identification across UKFE, STEP programme and other bodies or entities

Stakeholder relationship building and maintenance

Tracking, monitoring and reporting to stakeholders

Accountability 2: Fusion industry and supply chain understanding, engagement and mapping

Responsibilities:

Creating and maintaining an understanding of the developing fusion supply chain landscape

Leading on mapping of supply chain IP portfolios, interests and gaps and mapping to UKFE IP portfolio

Collaborating with other teams within STEP programme

Attending industry events to publicise STEP and our IP commercialisation opportunities

Building and maintaining relationships with fusion industry parties

Working with internal and external resources

Accountability 3: Leading on the identification and development of IP commercialisation opportunities

Responsibilities:

Leading on the IP commercialisation process in specific areas

Identifying clusters of commercialisable IP rights

Mapping potential use application of IP or IP clusters to industry requirements to industries and industry challenges

Creating market engagement materials

Working with internal and external resources

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