Aldermaston, Berkshire AWE
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK s ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

It takes a special sort of person to work at AWE. What if that person was you?

AWE currently has an exciting opportunity for a Senior Business Operations Analyst. This role would support the delivery and operational capability of the Physics sub-function within the Science function here at AWE.

Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire. We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking.

Package: £42,530 - £67,200 ( depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Closing Date : 9th June 2024

If we receive an exceptionally high level of applications, this vacancy may close early, so don't delay, apply now!

The Role

Are you looking for a role that is dynamic, interesting, and challenging, with no two days the same? Are you looking for a role where you can gain a sense of satisfaction from making a difference across the business? Then why not apply for this Senior Business Operations Analyst role.

This role will give you the opportunity to get involved with a team that is supporting both the tactical and strategic business focuses for the Physics sub-function. The successful candidate will be a part of the Physics Business Operations Team supporting the Head of Physics in developing, managing, and maintaining the sub-function, to ensure it has the capability to deliver to the current and future programme demands necessary to support AWE s mission.

The Physics Business Operations Team works closely alongside other counter parts across the business to ensure consistency in processes and procedures across the Science and Engineering Functions. The role will support the delivery and operational capability of the Physics sub-function through the delivery and ongoing monitoring of normal business management and associated change programmes expected of a high performing delivery unit.

Some of the areas of work you could be involved with are:

• Training : Accountable for developing and maintaining the strategic training plan to support the people capability requirements and addressing any identified capability gaps. To develop an upskilling hub, technical training modules and working on career pathways.
  
• Functional Services: Providing support to instilling and maintain the functional services.
  
• Early Careers: To provide provisions for, and support all, Physics early careers, which include development, accommodation, placements and secondees.
  
• Competency: Developing and maintain the tools and framework that best demonstrates competency across Physics.
  
• Sub-function: Supporting the operational capability of the Physics management and leadership team.
  

Some of the key responsibilities are:

• Support the collating and reporting of data for the Physics VMB, Training Plan and Resource Plan.
  
• Manage and implement the tools and framework that best capture key the training requirements across the Physics which align with the people capability strategy.
  
• Support and develop functional services, engaging with all key stakeholders from across the business.
  
• Manage, develop, and implement the tools and framework to demonstrate competency across Physics.
  
• Support the Head of Physics and Physics Business Operations team with managing the sub-function, company initiatives and any other reasonable duties align to this position.
  

Who Are We looking For?

• A vision on how to implement, maintain and develop the sub-function's engagement with functional service stakeholders to meet the current and future programme requirements.
  
• Demonstrate the ability to approach a problem with a tactical forward-thinking mind.
  
• Previous experience of working with a range of stakeholders; Controlled Account Managers (CAMs), Project and Task Managers to deliver against an integrated business plan.
  
• Previous experience in understanding resource balancing and the effects on programmes, and the impact on the sub-function (Physics) and function (Science).
  
• Previous experience in supporting functional transformation activities and identifying capability gaps.
  
• Previous experience as a supervisor or line manager, leading and managing a diverse team to deliver high quality work against challenging timescales, whilst meeting the customer requirements.
  
• Previous experience in identify vulnerabilities and implementing corrective actions.
  
• Extensive experience in presenting high level metrics in a meaningful way for trend analysis to a wide range of audiences.
  
• Strong communication skills with the ability to form strong stakeholder relationships.
  
• G ood business acumen with experience supporting a variety of business disciplines.
  
• Computer literate with a good working understanding of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Power BI, Power Automat) and SharePoint.
  
• Excellent delivery track record
  

What will you get from us?

As part of our People Promise, AWE ( one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK ) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including Bank Holidays).
  
• 9-day working fortnight - every other Friday off work.
  
• Flexible working hours.
  
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time.
  
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
  
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training.
  
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
  
• A market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution).
  
• Life Assurance.
  
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending savings.
  
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family.
  
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.
  

Important things you need to know:

• You must be a British citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years.
  
• Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance.
  
• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE.
  

Agencies: Please note that we do not out-source our recruitment

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

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