Risk Manager
1 month 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 need an AWEsome Risk Manager to join our Warhead Replacement team to partner with the Programme Lead. We need you to advise on various types of risks, identify potential threats and create and manage plans to prevent and mitigate problems which could affect delivering our mission.
Location: Working predominantly on site at our offices based in Berkshire RG7 4PR, between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury with onsite parking and public transport services.
Salary: Starting at £41,840 this is very much open to negotiation if you have the experience we need.
What’s exciting is:
You’ll be leading and managing risk, opportunity and issue management with our Replacement Warhead Programme which is crucial to national defence. You will engage with fascinating people and be instrumental in ensuring that we complete our mission. This is one of the biggest projects you will ever be part of.
A typical day for a Risk Manager could look like this:
Delivering a consolidated view of the total risk exposure for relevant projects and programmesEmbedding risk, opportunity and issue process and supporting reporting cadenceAssessing, defining and analysing possible risks.Developing strategies to mitigate identified risks.Generating and maintaining programme risk registers as required.Actively managing risk and opportunity mitigation actions and burndown.Creating contingency plans to manage crises.Facilitating the effective management and mitigation of the programme’s risk exposure.Providing strategic and tactical risk insight and thinkingAssisting Head of Risk to manage and maintain an end to end risk profile, presenting that risk profile in reports and governance processes.Understanding our business financial model and contribution at sub functional and programme level.
We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of:
A background in risk management within a Systems Engineering environment Resilience and curiosity with attendant communication skills Understanding and acting on Risk mitigations that add value to overall programme objectives Constructively challenging stakeholders to understand risk and how to think about their risks differently in technical areas. A “show me” and growth mindset approach Fluidity of navigation between business and technical risk areas and show understanding of their connectivity
Quals and professional memberships:
Management of Risk (MOR) - or equivalent experience Project controls processes for planning, estimating and cost-control Working with Risk Database software i.e. Active Risk Manager (ARM) etc. Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) software i.e. Safran and Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA)
Why work for us?
AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK again this year. So, when you work with us, you can take advantage of a great package of benefits and development opportunities on top of your salary including:
25 days annual leaveEvery other Friday off (AWE works a 9-day fortnight)Generous pension contributions of between 9% and 13% (defined contribution on your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)Flexible working arrangements can be considered so that your work may fit in with your lifestyleExcellent personal development opportunities including annual membership to relevant professional bodies, training and mentoringEveryday spending discounts - access to savings on a wide range of shops and services exclusive to AWE employeesSpecial Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring for your family
You can find out more about our benefits HERE
To apply: Please log into AWE Careers to submit your CV and a covering letter.
You must be willing and able to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.
DVSubjectsInformationLeaflet.pdf (publishing.service.gov.uk)
This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non-contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. This role is predominantly on site.
Important things you need to know:
Interviews will be scheduled during working hoursInterviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS
For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: Sunflower.Montague@awe.co.uk
(Sorry agencies - we don’t outsource our roles)
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Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
Our ambition is to create workplaces where we recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions and our employees feel able to be themselves at work. We strive to create a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.
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