Business Operations Specialist
3 weeks ago
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?
We are looking for a dynamic and adaptable Business Operations Specialist to support ongoing delivery for a business critical project. The successful candidate will be joining a team driving business improvement activities and their contribution will ensure delivery of the deterrent programme. This is a unique role that offers the successful candidate the opportunity to develop their knowledge and make a real difference to the nation’s security.
Location: We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke. This role will require the candidate to work across both Aldermaston and Burghfield sites. Due to classification of activities, this role will require the candidate to work onsite.
Salary: From £38,140 depending on experience and suitability.
AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK. As part of our People Promise, we have a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off).Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training.Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.Market leading contributory pension scheme.AWE life assurance.Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:
Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.Ability to build strong relationships with teams and stakeholders.Drive and determination to deliver excellence.A clear and concise communication style with the ability to compile reports and present to stakeholders at all levels.Ability to solve problems and deliver results through creative solutions and collaborating with cross-functional teams.Attention to detail and ability to process high volume of information.High energy levels to ensure successful project delivery.Excellent IT skills including MS Office, Excel, and PowerPoint.Be data driven and able to interpret volumes of information to support decision making.Previous experience using Teamcenter/Jobscope would be advantageous.Knowledge and/or experience working across Technology/delivery Centres and/or Operations would be advantageous.Experience with continuous improvement on processes, a willingness to be curious and challenge ways of working.
Key Accountabilities
Lead the delivery of project governance boards including minutes, KPI reporting and collaborating with a wide variety of stakeholders including senior leadership to ensure its success.Delivery of disposition authorisation and disposition process improvements within a designated technology centre.Deliver all assigned project tasks in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost, and quality.Support the effective communication, and engagement approach to ensure project success.Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality, and be a great team player.
Key Responsibilities
Support and coordinate information gathering and developing KPIs.Maintaining project KPIs and communicating these to stakeholders.Produce progress reporting outputs and manage stakeholder relationships to ensure actions and tasks are progressed.Facilitate workshops; proactively coordinate a variety of stakeholders to ensure inputs required and support prioritisation of work activities.Maintain key project knowledge database and drive efficiencies in trackers and reporting.Implement and maintain configuration and record keeping.Collaborating with wider stakeholder groups to maximise project benefits.Willingness to step up to support project delivery.The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.
All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.
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