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Form of workAt AWE we are at the start of a once-in-a-generation programme to ensure the ongoing operation of the UK's Continuous At Sea Deterrent, following the Prime Minister's declaration of a National Endeavour to design and produce a Replacement Warhead. As such, we are looking for an adaptable and experienced Resource Manager to join the Replacement Warhead Programme. Your focus will be on assessing and planning the future programme resource requirements based on projected work, capability, impact of pipeline and levels of attrition, driving efficiencies and utilisation in line with budget. This is fantastic opportunity to play a key role within this highly complex and unique programme of work.
Location: We are in the Berkshire countryside between Reading and Basingstoke.
Salary: From £45,110 depending on experience and suitability.
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 (including bank holidays, plus every other Friday off).
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, and access to mentors & training.
- Employee assistance programme and occupational health services.
- Market leading contributory pension scheme.
- AWE Life Assurance policy.
- Discounts & salary sacrifice scheme - access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
- Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply).
Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following:
- A CIPD or Project Management qualification would be beneficial but is not essential.
- Demonstrable experience working within a Resource Management role within a complex and large scale matrix programme.
- Knowledge and experience of strategic workforce planning and resource planning methodologies.
- An understanding of how to smoothly induct personnel onto a large scale programme and ensure they are SQEP'd for programme as well as their functional SQEP'ing.
- Prior experience in managing resource demand and forecasts, and delivering resource reporting to communicate what is needed for the programme.
- The ability to analyse data and utilise reporting and coordination to understand the in role impact.
- A clear and concise communication style with the ability to liaise at all levels, with confidence in presenting and reporting to peers and Senior Managers.
- The ability to build robust relationships within the Replacement Warhead Programme, the PMO, and wider stakeholder network.
- Excellent organisational and time management skills with a good eye for detail.
- Drive and determination, coping with a fast moving and ever changing environment.
- Ability to effectively prioritise workload, resources, and deadlines within high pressure complex environment.
- Desire for continuous improvement through evaluation of both successes and failures.
- Positive attitude and willingness to be hands-on in a fast-paced, growing company.
All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. It can take several months for clearance to come through.
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