Senior Change Manager

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.

Senior Change Manager – 12-month FTC

Closing date: 14th November 2025

Location: Between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £49,830 - £70,000 (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.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis.

Ready to play your part?

At AWE, it's not just a job, it's far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission.  We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology.  As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more. 

Do you have experience of working on change programmes involving multiple stakeholders? Are you passionate about ensuring people impacted by changes understand why and what is happening? Are you ready to help prepare them for new ways of thinking and working? If you enjoy leading transformational change in an organisation that is welcoming, inclusive and forward-thinking, we have a great opportunity for you.

AWE is delivering widespread company change and you could be at the very heart of that incredible journey. The programme is supporting a change in our ways of working, our buildings, our technology, and our people, driving the organisation to better support our critical mission -the defence and security of the UK.

We have a great team that works closely together to deliver the ongoing programme and we are looking for a Senior Change Manager to ensure projects and programmes are successfully embedded to create and sustain lasting change.

Who are we looking for?

As a Senior Change Manager, you will be delivering change management activities using the company change process and tools, notably Prosci. You'll understand how people will need work and act differently, how those changes will impact them, then you'll create a plan for success to ensure that business benefits and outcomes are on track to deliver. You'll also help to support the Head of Business Change in maintaining a network/community of practice of change leads and practitioners across the business.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we do need you to have experience with the of the following:

• Successful experience of delivering change management using tested principles and methodologies - previous exposure to Prosci would be advantageous.
• Excellent stakeholder management skills at all levels to support impacted groups through their change journeys
• Excellent project planning, communication and presentation skills to be able to build and maintain confidence in the change approach and delivery
• The ability to work systematically to resolve problems, identify causes, anticipate resistance and make informed decisions to support a proactive plan to embed lasting change
• That you are forward-thinking, positive and action-orientated with the ability to influence others to achieve beneficial changes
• Experience of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multi-task role, managing priorities and delivering to challenging timescales
• Experience of being an integral part of a Project/Programme

Work hard, be rewarded:

We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including:

• 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.

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Next steps:

Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.

Important things you need to know:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV. 
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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 will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.