Senior Delivery Specialist - Operations Transformation

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 a Senior Delivery Specialist - Operations Transformation
Within this role, you will be a key member of our Operations Transformation team, effectively deploying our Operations System across our Technology Centres to introduce new ways of working, Systems and Tools to drive delivery performance.
You will require strong engagement, communication and influencing skills to engage with stakeholders at all levels. The role will require tenacity, a problem solving mindset and an aptitude for continuous improvement. Experience of introducing new ways of working and business change within Operational or Production settings is highly desirable.
Location - Basingstoke/Reading
Package - £44,000-£60,000k dependant on skills and experience
Closing date for this role is 8th February 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

Key Accountabilities:
• Promote and embed new ways of working to eliminate waste, optimise workflow and continuously improve delivery performance and staff engagement across Operational areas (Technology Centres).
• Work closely with and/or within Technology Centres to plan and progress delivery of Operations System Maturity Matrix Line Items and Project workstreams to meet agreed targets.
• Work with the Technology Centres to ensure the Ops Transformation work is integrated into their objectives and improvement plans and is effectively deployed in line with these plans.
• Plan and lead engagement sessions and relevant workshops/meetings as required to ensure stakeholder buy-in to Operations Transformation activities.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Key Responsibilities:
• Maintain strong and positive stakeholder relationships to drive positive cultural shift, reporting on progress and seeking help where needed.
• Ensure effective adoption, buy-in and deployment of the Operations System across the business area(s).
• Coach Operational staff in the adoption and deployment of new ways of working and tools to improve operational performance and promote a problem-solving culture.
• Actively seek out opportunities for AWE to improve its processes, systems and capabilities, with a focus on eliminating waste.
• Support the Technology Centres in reporting the benefits and progress of Operations Transformation activities in line with the agreed plans, milestones and budget.
• Engage with and influence the enabling functions to ensure effective development and deployment of Operating Standards and drive a cultural shift to becoming more delivery focussed.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.
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Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for this 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.