Supercluster Coordination Manager

The Trent Supercluster brings together regional partners to support growth, innovation and economic development. This role plays a vital part in connecting STEP Fusion’s programme needs with regional ambition, translating insight into practical work programmes that develop skills, strengthen the supply chain, and advance research locally in the West Burton area.

As Supercluster Coordination Manager
, you will act as STEP Fusion’s primary point of contact within the Trent Supercluster, helping to bring people, ideas and opportunities together.

You will gather programme intelligence across skills, supply chain and research, shaping it into clear, coordinated work programmes that support sustainable regional economic growth.

This role involves senior‑level partnership working across local authorities, education providers, industry and internal STEP teams, requiring a collaborative and inclusive approach to building strong, trusted relationships.

You will provide clear, timely and insight‑rich reporting across STEP Fusion. This includes bringing together complex regional intelligence, transforming Supercluster activity into concise programme updates, and producing briefs, dashboards and narrative reports to support informed decision‑making. You will highlight risks, opportunities and emerging trends from the regional landscape, ensuring they are shared appropriately so leadership maintains clear oversight of delivery, alignment and strategic progress.

• Identify and clearly articulate STEP’s priority needs across supply chain, skills and research.
• Produce structured requirement sets to support Supercluster planning.
• Ensure regional strategies reflect STEP’s core priorities and maximise economic and community benefit.

• Build and maintain strong, trusted relationships with Supercluster leaders and stakeholders.
• Act as an effective advocate for STEP within the Supercluster, and for the Supercluster within STEP.
• Enable open collaboration and ensure shared strategic alignment.

• Translate programme requirements into clear, actionable work packages.
• Shape purposeful work streams across skills, supply chain and R&D.
• Work in partnership with local authorities, industry, education providers and academia to design and deliver regional programmes.

• Establish reporting that clearly tracks progress, benefits and impact.
• Contribute to key programme documentation, including delivery plans and risk registers.
• Support a culture of continuous improvement by capturing lessons learned and helping resolve issues through governance processes.

• Demonstrate leadership at all levels by role‑modelling behaviours aligned with our culture, values and mission.
• Help create a positive, inclusive and supportive working environment where everyone can contribute and thrive.
• Actively contribute to a respectful, collaborative workplace that values diverse perspectives.
• Represent our organisation’s values and professionalism in all interactions.
• Encourage problem‑solving, collaboration and a shared sense of purpose.
• Use sound judgement to support long‑term programme outcomes.
• Lead by example, demonstrating integrity, professionalism and ethical behaviour.

The above is not intended to be an exhaustive list of activities, and you may be asked to undertake other reasonable duties as required.

£51,317 + excellent benefits including outstanding pension

• Qualification or experience equivalent to degree in a scientific or engineering field.
• Experience and demonstrable ability to co‑ordinate activities with multiple internal and external (sometimes very senior) partners.
• Experience in cross‑partnership working – to enable the job holder to work effectively with key departments, who have a strong stake in this work – notably with the UKAEA.
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