Business Operations Analyst

AWE; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Business Operations Analyst to support the Physics Business Operations Team. This role involves data work, process automation, and stakeholder management, focusing on security data support. The ideal candidate will have strong analytical skills and a proactive attitude.

Benefits

9-day working fortnight

Competitive pension

Professional development support

Employee assistance programs

Life assurance

Discounts and special leave policies

Qualifications

• Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills.
• Attention to detail and data analysis ability.
• Experience working across various levels of a business.

Responsibilities

• Fulfilling Security Liaison Officer duties including incident reporting.
• Creating a Physics security dashboard using iTRAC data.
• Maintaining Physics SharePoint pages and security documentation.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Data analysis

Problem-solving

Job description

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Business Operations Analyst

Closing Date: 10th June 2025

Location: RG7 4PR, between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Hybrid working is available on an informal, non-contractual basis, typically 3 days onsite per week.

Package: £29,490-£35,000 (dependent on experience, qualifications, and suitability)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are welcome—please specify your preference in your application.

Role Overview

AWE is recruiting a Business Operations Analyst within the Physics Business Operations Team. You will gain insights into leadership and governance, working closely with management and key stakeholders.

This role suits a business analyst who enjoys data work and process automation, focusing on security data support across tactical and strategic tasks in Physics.

The candidate should have skills in designing and managing Physics security SharePoint sites, developing dashboards, data analytics, and communicating with diverse audiences, from management to Physics staff.

A proactive, innovative attitude is essential for supporting Physics' management team effectively and securely.

Key Responsibilities

• Fulfilling Security Liaison Officer duties, including meetings, security briefs, incident reporting, and inspections, following the SLO terms of reference.
• Creating a Physics security dashboard using iTRAC data for the Visual Management Board.
• Maintaining Physics SharePoint pages and communicating updates on security documentation and procedures.
• Providing security training, toolbox talks, and advice to Physics staff.
• Supporting security compliance through routine checks on information storage and destruction.
• Assisting with security-related transformation activities and company initiatives.

Candidate Profile

Looking for someone with strong stakeholder management, influencing skills, attention to detail, data analysis ability, and problem-solving skills. Experience working across various levels of a business is desirable.

Preferred skills include setting up large meetings, developing performance measures, collaborating with teams, and supporting continuous improvement activities.

Why Join Us?

AWE offers numerous benefits, including a 9-day fortnight, competitive pension, family leave policies, professional development support, employee assistance programs, life assurance, discounts, and special leave policies.

Visit our 'Working at AWE' page for full benefits details.

Next Steps

We value potential, fit with our values, transferable skills, and experience. Even if you don’t meet every requirement, if you believe this role and AWE are right for you, please apply.

Additional Information

• Apply promptly to avoid missing out.
• Security clearance is required; AWE will fund this process.
• Inform us of any accommodations needed during recruitment.
• Interviews are typically conducted via Teams in a single stage.

We are committed to diversity and inclusion, and all applications are stored securely in accordance with GDPR. Only UK residents who have been in the UK for the past 5 years are eligible to apply for SC clearance; 10 years for DV clearance.

Job Details

• Seniority level: Not Applicable
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Business Development and Sales
• Industries: Defense, Space Manufacturing, Electronics, Oil and Gas

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