Asset Change Manager

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 37,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor in Reading is seeking an experienced Asset Change Manager to coordinate delivery of Asset Change Requests. Responsibilities include identifying risks, collaborating with stakeholders, and ensuring compliance through the lifecycle of change requests. The role supports hybrid working arrangements, allowing flexibility between office and home. The company offers a competitive salary and extensive benefits including professional development opportunities and wellness programs.

Benefits

Salary £37,860 - £45,000 depending on skills and experience

270 hours of annual leave

Generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension

Professional Career Development funding

Onsite restaurant and coffee shops

Free parking and onsite bus

Voluntary and core health and wellbeing benefits

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Create and coordinate the delivery of new Asset Change Requests.
• Identify and communicate with a wide range of key stakeholders.
• Identify risks and hazards associated with each Asset Change Request.
• Present Asset Change Requests for approval at Asset Change Boards.
• Follow Asset Change Requests through their entire lifecycle.

Job description

Benefits

• Salary £37,860 - £45,000 depending on skills and experience
• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work!)
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• The chance to be part of a growing business with lots of exciting development opportunities
• Onsite restaurant facilities & coffee shops with Wi‑Fi availability
• Free parking and an onsite bus
• 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
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Service
• Personal wellbeing help supported by UNUM and Help at Hand

What's a Day like in the life of an Asset Change Manager? You will…

• Create and coordinate the delivery of new Asset Change Requests.
• Identify and communicate with a wide range of key stakeholders and SMEs around the business to collate a broad range of expert knowledge.
• Identify risks and hazards associated with each Asset Change Request and show how these can be mitigated.
• Identify and collate all of the required supporting documentation.
• Present Asset Change Requests for approval at Asset Change Boards.
• Follow Asset Change Requests through their entire lifecycle from draft, through approval and implementation, to closure, making sure they are kept up to date and delivered on time.

Key Accountabilities

• Accountable to SACM and AOM for the provision of support in delivering Tech Centre/Function Asset Change strategy requirements
• Deliver Tech Centre portfolio of Asset Change in accordance with requirements, operational constraints, time, cost and quality
• Continuously deliver improvements in the effectiveness and efficient application of company processes
• Build and maintain collaborative cross‑functional working relationships
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver Asset Change Requests with focus on ensuring the correct balance between delivery and compliant outcomes
• Deliver the planning and coordination of Asset Change Requests within the appropriate Tech Centre/ACB portfolio
• Provide regular ACR delivery performance data to the appropriate Tech Centre/ACB accountability/Visual Management board meetings as evidence of performance against company metrics and KPIs
• Provide input to Management Reviews of Asset Change Request assessments as required.
• Actively participate in Change Boards
• Develop and maintain awareness of latest industry health, safety and environmental standards

Hybrid Working

This job role is suitable for hybrid working, which is an informal, non‑contractual and voluntary arrangement, blending a balance of attendance in the workplace (your permanent duty station) and working from home as a personal choice. If you are successful, any opportunities for hybrid working will be discussed with you prior to you taking up your post.

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AWE - Atomic Weapons Establishment

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