Engineering Team Leader

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?
AWE is currently recruiting for Engineering Team Leaders to join the TT&E function to support the delivery of the programme portfolio. If you would like to make an impact within our organisation & be part of our growing team, we want to hear from you.
Engineering Team Leader
Location - Reading area
Package - £42,950 - £60,000 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Closing Date: 27th February 2024
The Role?
Responsibilities will include ensuring best business practices are in place. You will conduct performance reviews, make recommendations on improving policies and procedures, develop plans for scaling business operations, research channels for cost reduction and monitor accounting processes.
You will act as a liaison between the TT&E Management team and the staff who implement their vision. You will be supporting scientists and engineers whilst working alongside other professional services. Therefore, an engineering background would be advantageous.
Your main responsibilities will include:

• The management of people and their competencies within your area of responsibility.
• Supporting the identification and solving complex operational and management challenges.
• Identifying and supporting opportunities for developing staff within your area of responsibility.
• Must be willing to take on secondary roles to aid the minimum staffing for the facility you are located in.

This list is an example of the principal areas of remit, and it should be expected that you will be required to fulfil other duties that are aligned to your position in line with the company’s needs.
Your key skills should include but not be limited to:

• Proven experience of managing engineering staff.
• Effective communication and influencing skills.
• Strong organisational and problem-solving skills.
• Experience of providing a resilient approach to driving change and supportive change management.

What will you get from us?
As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• 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 for your family
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
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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.