Team Leader Systems Chemistry and Compatibility - AWE PLC : Job Details

Team Leader Systems Chemistry and Compatibility

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

Package: £46,130 - 72,910 (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

AWE is currently recruiting for a Team Leader for the Systems Chemistry and Compatibility Team in the Systems Group which is part of Materials and Analytical Science.

The team provides the expertise and capabilities to deliver system-level materials assessments that underpin the UK's nuclear deterrent and support national security. The successful candidate will lead and manage a team of scientists and technicians responsible for developing requirements and delivering capabilities for material, component and sub-system assessments, tests, and trials.

You will be accountable for delivering the functional capability and demand to the future programme requirements, applying the sub-function's strategy, and providing effective guidance as the main contact point for team members. You will be responsible for maintaining a technical capability that delivers critical skills and resources aligned to business requirements to deliver the integrated technical programme.

A degree in a scientific, STEM discipline or equivalent experience is essential. Knowledge of the technical area or a strong scientific background is desirable.

Some reasons we think you'll love it here:

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you.

• 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'.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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