This programme has been designed to support people who have had a career break or are trying to transfer their skills in to a new sector or one they used to work in. We know that any gap in work experience or a move away from a sector or skill set makes it very hard to return or join through standard recruitment channels.

As a candidate working with STEM Returners you have access to free CV writing and Interview coaching and if you are successful in securing the role you’ll get access to coaching and mentoring programme to help you thrive in the role.

If you meet the criteria for this role but are unsure if you are eligible for the programme, we encourage you to make an application.

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the end result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

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?

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for an Asset Change Manager for the Information, Configuration & Knowledge Management team.

The role of the Asset Change Manager is to drive efficient delivery of Asset Change Management requests on behalf of a business unit or project, whilst maintaining the correct balance between delivery and governance.

You will be expected to manage changes with awareness and compliance to the nuclear license conditions, conventional industry safety and environmental regulations.

We are interested in hearing from candidates who have a working knowledge of project or change delivery and an interest in working in a regulated environment.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Change Management experience
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at various levels
• Leadership experience
• The ability to manage multiple workstreams
• Decision maker with proven problem solving capability

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Project Management experience
• NC/HND/Graduate level qualification or equivalent in business management, project management, construction industry, manufacturing Industry, environmental or health and safety related discipline.
• Experience of working within a regulated environment
• Experience and knowledge of hazard identification and risk assessment.

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.
• Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.

Location:

• RG7 4PR, Aldermaston – 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.
• Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2-3 days onsite per week.