Business Cell Lead

Atomic Weapons Establishment; Reading; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization as a Business Cell Lead, where you'll guide a dynamic team in enhancing operational capabilities. This role involves strategic planning, budget management, and effective stakeholder communication. You'll be at the forefront of delivering complex programs that have significant impact on national security. With a commitment to innovation and excellence, this position offers the opportunity to contribute to vital projects in a collaborative environment. If you're an innovative thinker ready to make a difference, this is the role for you.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Global mobility package

Market-leading pension scheme

Family-friendly policies

Professional development opportunities

Employee assistance services

Life assurance

Discounts on various spending

Special leave policies

Qualifications

• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams to support delivery and operational capabilities.
• Proven experience in fiscal budget management and corporate insights.

Responsibilities

• Lead the Integrated Services Team in document and information management.
• Support the delivery and operational capability of the EPURE Delivery Unit.

Skills

Program Planning

Data Analysis

Stakeholder Management

Budget Management

Communication Skills

Job description

Time left to apply: End Date: May 20, 2025 (18 days left to apply)

Job requisition id: R27855

If you’d like to be considered for this opportunity, we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment, as high application volumes may lead to early closure of the role.

Trials, Experiments & Technology (Development) Business Cell Lead

AWE has a great opportunity for a Business Cell Lead to lead the Integrated Services Team in EPURE Business Operations, including document and information management, business administration, data analytics, and fiscal management. This role supports the delivery and operational capability of the EPURE Delivery Unit (EDU).

Location: Initial at AWE Aldermaston, followed by assignment to CEA Valduc, 45 minutes outside Dijon, France

Package: £47,690 - £60,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications, and experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We consider flexible working requests; please specify your preferred pattern in your application.

About the Role

We seek an innovative thinker with experience leading a multi-disciplinary team to support EDU's delivery and operational capabilities. Experience in fiscal budget management, corporate insights, and analytics is essential. The role is delivery-focused, requiring effective communication with stakeholders across the business.

Ideal Candidates Will Have:

• Proven experience in planning and delivering complex programs
• Skills in analysis and reporting of key performance indicators
• Experience working with internal & external stakeholders to maintain service level agreements

Additional Skills and Experience:

• Managing and influencing senior stakeholders
• Driving efficiencies and waste reduction
• Facilitating strategic thinking
• Budget management and commercial awareness
• Managing business operations
• Presenting high-level metrics and management information
• Experience with project planning and value streams

The company may require you to perform other duties aligned with your position as needed.

Personal Attributes

Ability to work calmly in a changing environment, manage workload, demonstrate initiative, enthusiasm, flexibility, and meet deadlines.

Benefits

• 270 hours of annual leave (including bank holidays)
• Global mobility package
• Market-leading pension scheme (9%-13%)
• Family-friendly policies: maternity (39 weeks full pay), paternity (4 weeks full pay)
• Professional development opportunities
• Employee assistance and occupational health services
• Life assurance (4x salary)
• Discounts on various spending
• Special leave policies for volunteering, public service, and caring

Note: Due to the classified nature of work, limited remote work is available; on-site presence at Aldermaston is expected.

Next Steps

We value diverse skills and perspectives. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, if you believe you’re a good fit, please apply. We focus on potential, values, and transferable skills.

Important Information

• Apply promptly to avoid missing out due to high application volume.
• You must obtain and maintain security clearance; this is funded by AWE. British citizenship and UK residency for the past 5 (SC) or 10 (DV) years are required.
• Let us know if you need adjustments during the recruitment process.
• Interviews are typically conducted via Teams, usually in one stage.

We promote a culture of inclusion and diversity. Your inclusion data will be stored securely and separately, in accordance with GDPR.

Note: British citizenship is required for application.

About AWE

If you seek a role with impact and significance, join us at AWE. We are embarking on a major program to replace the UK’s warhead for the deterrent, alongside ongoing projects like the Trident program and innovative capital projects. Learn more on our website.

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