Head Of Engineering Sub-Function

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.
Role title:
Head of Engineering Capital Function
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?
The Engineering Capital (Sub) Function Head reports to the Engineering Function Director and is part of their senior leadership team (SLT) with a primary purpose of providing strategic leadership and management of around 800 professional engineers.

Core to the role will be the leadership and management of the Engineering Capital Function; defining its top-level strategy (resource/capability) and providing effective leadership, direction and guidance as the figurehead for senior managers within the capital function.

An intrinsic element of the role will be the assurance of the technical capability of the division; delivering critical skills and resources aligned to business requirements now and in the future to deliver the mission and integrated technical programme.

You will be able to easily assimilate information and develop an understanding of the Technical Programme and its deliverables, drivers and barriers.

The Head of Engineering Capital Function will be an inspiring individual, able to provide direction and visionary leadership in a way that instils confidence in and commitment from others.

Who are we looking for?
*We Do Need You To Have The Following:*

• Significant experience of leading and managing multi-disciplinary technical teams and programmes both within a function and across functions.
• Leadership of people and teams through transformation and change.
• The ability to define the strategy of the Engineering sub function, while managing resources in a safe, secure, and cost-efficient manner, and ensuring consistency with the AWE Strategic Plan.
• A proven track record in leading and driving cultural and process change successfully with demonstrable improvements in efficiency, delivery and operational effectiveness.
• Demonstrates financial awareness, management of budgets, and improvements.
• Management of engineering / technical/scientific programmes, projects, and activities.
• Previously held a people management role in a complex or large organisation, or has operated in a role that included accountability for the optimisation of the people resource within an organisation
• Degree in scientific or engineering discipline, or equivalent NQF level 6 qualification.
• Chartered professional status in an appropriate learned society or fellowship of an engineering or science related professional institution.

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

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.

*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.

The
'Working at AWE' page
on our website is where you can find full details in the
'AWE Benefits Guide'.
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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.

*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.