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

Package: - £36,640 - c£46,000 (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.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Nuclear Security Laboratory Manager to be part of a team at the forefront of nuclear security technologies and innovation, delivering solutions for a safe and secure future? We are seeking an organised and proactive team player to support a group of scientists and engineers, providing critical capabilities to meet the defence needs of our nation. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day support and management of our busy research and development workshops.

Our team plays a pivotal role in protecting our country from radiological and nuclear threats by advising the government on national security issues, training police and military responders and developing technologies for rendering safe improvised nuclear devices. We are at the heart of efforts to keep our country safe from terrorism.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Knowledge of a relevant technical subject (e.g. Science or Engineering)
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Good decision making and problem-solving abilities in a technical environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a technical or laboratory environment.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment.

What will you be required to do?

The successful candidate is expected to apply technical knowledge and experience to support capability management and to improve performance of equipment and technical processes. The role has the following responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations within a workshop and/or laboratory, including user training, competencies, and approvals for safe operations.
• Support activities such as facility monitoring, arranging preventative maintenance, service/equipment inspections and process walk-downs.
• Deconflict facility maintenance tasks with routine operations
• Work autonomously to resolve issues with equipment and facilities.
• Follow a range of established technical processes, operating procedures and standards.
• Deliver capability management objectives to time, scope and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and change management within your designated areas.
• Management of hazardous materials (e.g. COSHH), sources of ionising radiation and bonded stores.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

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'.

Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.

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.

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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.