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.

We are looking for a Risk Manager to join our team at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies. 

Package: £43,390 to £58,000 dependant on experience

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke

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. Up to 3 days on site.

Introducing the role:

As a Risk Manager at AWE, you'll play a crucial role in national security by managing risks across key programmes and projects. This role offers flexibility and the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex infrastructure programmes.

A Typical Day:

Leading and managing risk, opportunity, and issue management across defined programmes and projects.Delivering a consolidated view of total risk exposure at the Portfolio and Programme level.Embed risk, opportunity, and issue processes and drive reporting cadence.Conducting assessments and reviews of existing risks.Developing strategies to mitigate identified risks.Review and update Risk Management policy artefacts.Applying risk management methodologies and risk analysis tools.Generating and maintaining Portfolio and Programme risk registers.Providing risk modelling, including programme and cost modelling, using quantitative risk assessment tools and techniques.Actively managing risk and opportunity mitigation actions.Creating contingency plans to manage crises.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist the Head of Portfolio Risk in managing and maintaining an end-to-end risk profile.Present risk profiles and assessments in reports and governance processes.Attend and facilitate risk meetings.Understand the business financial model and contribute to performance and delivery reviews.Provide strategic and tactical risk insight and thinking.

What We’re Looking For:

Professional qualification in Risk Management.Success in a Project Controls environment on major projects.Experience delivering controls in a major project/programme environment.Proficiency with risk management tools including ARM and Bowtie.Strong analytical and problem-solving skills.Ability to build rapport and create strong relationships.A confident and effective communicator.

Join us and make a difference in a role that supports national security while offering flexibility and growth opportunities.

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 below, 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.

           

Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:

9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work. 270 hours holiday Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.

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

Important things you need to know:

We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes90 minute TEAMs interview. We may ask you to prepare and deliver a 10 minute PowerPoint presentation during the interview on a risk subject which we will provide you with in advance.

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.

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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.