Technical Secretariat/Author

2 weeks ago

Reading, United Kingdom AWE plc Full time
If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.

Technical Secretariat/Author

Closing date: 13th December

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

Package: Up to £40k (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 Technical Secretariat/Author.

As we move into an exciting phase in our programme, we have an opportunity for a Business Operations Technical Secretary/Author to join AWE. You will provide support to the Liabilities function, of whom are tasked with maintaining our site infrastructure and utilities, as well as the decommissioning and demolition of old buildings to make way for new modern facilities.

In this role you will be responsible for the end-to-end coordination of leadership, regulatory, customer and/or technical meetings. Ensuring that preparatory and follow up information and data is gathered, communicated, and issued and recorded formally in accordance with company arrangements.

You will be responsible for:
  • The end-to-end coordination of leadership, regulatory, customer and/or technical meetings incl. notification, meeting planning, meeting packs, note taking, data gathering, data analysis, and action tracking.
  • Structural review and formatting of senior board papers and communications.
  • Consulting with key stakeholders and meeting contributors to ensure meeting packs and outputs are well informed and accurate.


Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:
  • A Level or equivalent qualification or equivalent on the job experience in a comparable field.
  • Exceptional organisational skills and experience of managing multiple tasks and stakeholders at any one time.


Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:
  • Critical thinking/problem-solving mindset.
  • Excellent communication and stakeholder management approach.
  • Excellent active listening skills and capable to translating information and/or requests into action plans.
  • An ability to structure clear and concise leadership level reports, papers, and information packs.
  • Good analytical skills and able to interpret data sets to ensure appropriate action/response is taken.
  • Good document and configuration control.


You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines.

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'.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days onsite per week.

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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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