NTR Operations 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?
AWE s Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations Team are currently looking for NTR Specialists to contribute to our dynamic, fast-paced and technically challenging area.
NTR Operations Specialist
Salary: £33,770 - £45,000 ( depending on your suitability and level of experience)
Location: Reading
Closing Date: 24th April 2024
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
  

The Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations team are looking for an experienced specialist to work within the Communications and IT team who manage and maintain all of the secure communications and IT systems used by AWE staff to support the response capabilities that NTR are involved with, whilst supporting other government departments. This can include training, exercises, and real deployments.
Within this role, you will be required to support the through life management which can include

• Contributing to specifying user and systems requirements,
  
• Procurement, implementation through to full operational capability, training, maintenance and break down, and correct disposal.
  

We are looking for someone who has knowledge in the use of such systems.
We would welcome applications from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in several of the following:

• Extensive operational experience of using such systems
  

• Knowledge and experience of through life management
  
• A detailed working knowledge of the security requirements for such systems
  
• An understanding of accreditor requirements and how these are applied practically
  
• Knowledge and experience of requirements and restrictions for compartmented systems
  
• Experience of developing company policy and procedure to ensure compliance in the use of such systems
  

In addition, it would be desirable for candidates to have the following:

• The ability to work efficiently with minimal guidance from the leadership team
  

• Proven ability to communicate well (both written and verbal)
  
• Experience of establishing excellent working relationships with key internal stakeholders
  
• An ability to work comfortably in a high pressure environment
  
• Knowledge to be able to influence decisions
  
• Willing to identify and undertake continuous improvement activities in order to develop the capabilities of NTR
  

The requirement of this post will also require the successful applicant to undertake travel across the UK and also abroad if required; and to work extended periods away from home.
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 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.