Assistant Configuration Specialist

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?
What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the 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.
We are recruiting for an Assistant Configuration Specialist to complement the Configuration Specialist(s) and Senior Configuration Specialist(s) to deliver a configuration management service in accordance with the Configuration Management Plans (CMP) that supports the area(s) of responsibility, contributing to Licence Condition 22 compliance.
Location - Reading/Basingstoke
Salary - from £27,980 per annum
AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year inc. bank holidays, plus every other Friday off)
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)

Key Accountabilities:

• Accountable for assisting in maintaining Configuration Control system across their area(s) of responsibility.
• Maintaining baselines (under direction) in accordance with Corporate Configuration Standard.
• Assists in collating data and report progress to Change Boards (CBs).
• Maintaining Configuration Change Control and reporting of Change Status to Central Configuration Governance.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertakes Configuration Change Control (CBs), in maintaining control of the changes across their area(s) of responsibility.
• Assists in collating and reporting Configuration Status Accounting data as required by the Configuration Manager.
• Assists in carrying out local Configuration Audits to ensure continued compliance and report on results.
• Assisting with establishing and defining the Configuration Baseline by producing the supporting documentation for Configuration Items.
• Integrate with the appropriate teams that are responsible for updating the content of the Configuration Baseline including supporting Projects Handover activities.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

You Will Have:

• A good understanding of Microsoft Applications including Excel, Outlook & Teams
• A strong communicator at various levels
• Previous experience of planning meetings and minute taking would be beneficial
• Document Control experience
• Experience with Meridian software systems would be desirable

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
Please note that you must be a British National 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.