Business Operations Manager

awepeople; Reading; Hybrid; GBP 46,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

Contributory pension

Maternity/Paternity leave

Professional development

Employee health services

Life Assurance

Job summary

AWE is seeking a Business Operations Manager to join our team, supporting key operational delivery areas with information, insight and performance data to inform decision-making.

You will work closely with senior leaders to provide valuable insight, support strategic planning, and contribute to the delivery of business priorities. The role is predominantly site-based with hybrid working options where feasible.

Qualifications

• Experience turning data into clear, actionable insight.
• Ability to improve reporting and governance processes.
• Strong relationships with stakeholders at multiple levels.
• Experience leading projects or continuous improvement initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Support delivery of key operational priorities using information and performance data.
• Collaborate with senior leaders to ensure timely, accurate reporting for decision-making.
• Help shape governance and reporting frameworks across business units.
• Lead improvements to drive efficiency, consistency and informed decisions.

Skills

Data analysis

Reporting improvements

Stakeholder management

Project leadership

Communication

Job description

Business Operations Manager

Location: Aldermaston & Burghfield (between Reading and Basingstoke)

Salary: £45,760 - £58,000 (depending on experience, qualifications and suitability)

At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part?

AWE is currently recruiting for Business Managers to join our Business Operations team supporting our key operational delivery areas. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in how information, insight and performance data are used to support decision-making across the organisation.

Working closely with senior leaders and stakeholders within our Business Units, you'll help ensure that the right information reaches the right people at the right time. Your work will provide valuable insight, support strategic planning, and contribute to the successful delivery of business priorities.

This role offers the opportunity to influence how reporting and governance activities are delivered, while leading improvements that drive efficiency, consistency and informed decision-making.

Please note: This is a predominantly site-based role. Several vacancies are available, and responsibilities may evolve in line with business needs and individual strengths.

What we're looking for

We're interested in people who enjoy solving problems, building strong relationships and turning information into meaningful insight.

You may be an excellent fit if you have experience in:

• Driving improvements to reporting, governance or business processes.
• Analysing data and performance information to develop clear reports and insight that support senior manager decision-making

• Building effective relationships with stakeholders at different levels
• Managing competing priorities and delivering high-quality outputs.
• Leading teams, projects or continuous improvement initiatives.

It would be great if you also have experience in:

• Performance reporting frameworks and governance processes.
• Business planning, programme support or operational management.
• Continuous improvement methodologies and best practice.

Don't worry if your experience doesn't match every requirement. We recognise that valuable skills can come from a variety of backgrounds and experiences, and we'd love to hear from you if you believe you could be successful in this role.

Why join us?

You'll be joining a supportive team where collaboration, development and continuous improvement are valued. You'll have the opportunity to work with a wide range of stakeholders, influence business decisions, and contribute to work that has real impact.

We are committed to creating an inclusive environment where everyone feels valued, respected and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people from all backgrounds and experiences.

AWE has wide range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

For hybrid roles:

Working Pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight, withevery other Friday as a non-working day. This role is eligible for hybrid working, meaning employees typically spendthree days on site in a long week and two days on site in a short week. We support flexible working where possible, including part-time and varied working hours, so please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working arrangement when you apply.

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Important things you need to know:

• You will need to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE. The nature of our work does mean you need to be a British Citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 5 years in order to apply for SC clearance and 10 years for DV.
• We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during our recruitment process. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations during the process.
• Our interviews typically take place over Teams and for most roles are a 1 stage process.

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 will be stored in accordance with GDPR and kept separate from your application form and CV, and the information will not be shared with anyone involved in interviewing or making hiring decisions.

Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.