Risk & Assurance Analyst

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?
We need an AWEsome Risk and Assurance Analyst to join our Risk and Assurance team at AWE.
Location: Our offices are based in Berkshire, RG7 4PR between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking.
Salary Range: Starts at £33,700 - £38,000 depending on experience
This is an exciting time to join us as a Risk and Assurance Analyst as we begin working towards updating the weapons on all of the submarines in the UK CasD programme. We require amazing people to support the programme, this could be you.
We are located in the countryside at RG7 4PR between Reading and Basingstoke with onsite parking. There are good bus links between Reading, Basingstoke and Newbury.
A typical day as a Risk and Assurance Analyst could look like this:

• Maintaining reporting for the Corporate Assurance function, applying the standards, processes, and metrics required, to inform appropriate decision making
• Collaborating with stakeholders, including other assurance providers to develop AWE’s overall assurance picture
• Supporting the ongoing optimisation of the Enterprise Risk Management Framework Ownership of the ERM tooling platform

We would like you to have experience of or have the following skills:

• Knowledge of corporate governance approaches and ways of managing common risks
• Negotiating and communicating to gain commitment to assurance mapping.
• Multi-task and prioritise in a fast-paced environment
• Demonstrable evidence of performance reporting and analysis
• Knowledge of modern assurance mapping and enterprise risk management techniques
• Data visualisation tools such as Tableau or PowerBI
• Background in a Science & Technology / Project-based / Regulated organisation, preferably in a governance, risk or audit role
• Awareness of three lines model and range of assurance providers
  

Why work for us?
AWE has been voted one of the best 25 big companies to work for this year. We offer a great package of benefits and career development as well as:

• Every other Friday off
• Pension contributions between 9% to 13%

Take a look at our benefits on our careers site.
Applications via: AWE Careers
Security Clearance (funded by the AWE) is required in order to start which takes several months to complete.
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Important things you need to know:

• Interviews will be scheduled during working hours
• Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS and will include a 5-to-10-minute presentation
• Flexible and hybrid
• Closing date 17th May 24

If we receive a high level of applications, this vacancy may close early. Refresh your CV and apply now!
For more information about the role or the recruitment journey, contact me (Sunflower) at: [email protected]
(Sorry agencies - recruitment is managed by our inhouse TAPs)
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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.