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 experienced Risk Manager to join our Production team at AWE and advise on risk and risk response management within our Operations area - to make sure our complex and often unique factories can deliver our vital missions.
Can you be a helpful friend, constantly reviewing and encouraging forward management of risk to ensure that we succeed? It’s a truly exciting time to join us with a lot of scope for progression and work on fascinating projects. (And don’t forget, every second Friday off
Location: Hybrid and fully flexible working, with our offices based near Reading at RG7 4PR. You will need to be onsite up to 4 days per week
Salary Range starts at: £43,930 up to £52,000
What’s exciting is:
This role is all about tomorrow You will be instrumental in future proofing our operation to ensure that we succeed. You will be partnering with projects and corporate functions to provide timely, robust and realistic risk management to ensure our programmes deliver on time. This is crucial to delivering our vital mission to ensure a safe and secure future for our nation.
A typical day for a Risk Manager in our Operations area could look like this:
Meeting with production owners across several on-site factories to identify risks to deliverySupporting the creation of response plans through effective assessment of risk toleranceCalculating and advising on level of tolerance and application of risk appetite policyRegular review and management of risks (threats and opportunities) and ensuring compliance with corporate risk KPIsSupporting and encouraging Risk Owners to think about risk proactively rather than reactivelyExtrapolating complex information to deliver simple, understandable briefs, reports and plans to the leadershipIdentify risks to the programme schedule and partner with Risk Owners to mitigateOrganising and supporting risk governance meetings
We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of:
Experience of implementing risk management processes and tools in a large, highly regulated environment (e.g. Nuclear, Defence, Infrastructure or related industries at project, programme or portfolio level). Experience of quantitative cost and schedule risk modelling Experience of commercial risk management and investment sanctioning processes Experience in developing and maintaining effective customer relationships Experience in dealing with complex technical and business issues Experience in problem solving and negation to resolve, minimise or mitigate risk and maximise opportunities.
Quals and professional memberships:
It’s essential for you to have either a technical first degree (or equivalent through experience). We’d like you have a professional risk management qualification (Axelos Management of Risk (MoR) or IRM International Certificate). We’d also like you to be a member of the Institute of Risk Management (IRM) or an equivalent body.
We recognise that you may not tick every single box but that doesn’t mean we won’t be interested in seeing an application from you so do go ahead and apply now
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)
To find out more about our benefits and to apply, go to AWE Careers.
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. More info is available on UK.GOV
Important things you need to know:
Interviews will be scheduled during working hoursInterviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 10 minute presentation
For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at: Sunflower.Montague@awe.co.uk
(Sorry agencies - all recruitment for this role is being managed by our team)
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Please note that you must be a British Citizen 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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