Science Business Operations Manager - AWE PLC : Job Details

Science Business Operations Manager

Location:RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £62,440 - £75,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application.

Let us introduce the role.

We are currently recruiting for a Science Business Operations Manager to lead the Integrated Services Team in Science Business Operations. This role supports the delivery and operational capability of science, information management, data analytics and fiscal management.

Who are we looking for?

We are looking for an innovative thinker with experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team who support the delivery and operational capability of Science. You should have experience of fiscal budget management and an understanding of corporate insights and analytics. This is a delivery focused role so a track record of delivery and the ability to communicate with a range of Stakeholders across the business is imperative.

We do need you to have the following:

• Degree level qualification or equivalent demonstratable experience
• Proven track record of planning and delivering complex programmes of work
• Accomplished in the analysis and reporting of key performance indicators

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point below, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

• Experience of adeptly managing and influencing a wide range of senior stakeholders
• Knowledge of driving efficiencies and eradicating waste
• Skilled in facilitating others to think strategically
• Experience of managing budgets with proven commercial awareness

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
• Discounts - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
• Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.

Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2days onsite per week.