Commercial Capability Lead – Training & Mentoring

AWE plc; Mapledurham; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day working fortnight

270 hours annual leave

Pension scheme (9-13%)

Family friendly policies

Job summary

AWE plc is hiring a Commercial Capability Manager in Reading to develop and embed a full capability framework covering competencies, training, development and mentoring. You will identify skill gaps in Commercial and implement training programmes with department heads to tailor development plans.

The role reports to the Senior Capability Manager and involves managing training providers and mentoring initiatives.

Qualifications

• Must have proven professional experience.
• Experience in Procurement/Commercial functions.
• Experience within HR or people related functions focusing on skills & development.
• Highly skilled in stakeholder management and influencing decisions.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong management and analytical skills.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office, especially Excel.
• Strong organisational and time management skills.
• Attention to detail and accurate record-keeping.
• Ability to engage across teams and levels of seniority.

Responsibilities

• Develop and embed a full capability framework covering competencies, training, development and mentoring.
• Identify and evaluate skill gaps within Commercial and implement training programmes.
• Collaborate with department heads to define knowledge requirements and create development plans.
• Report to the Senior Capability Manager and align with HR/talent processes.
• Manage external governing bodies (MOD, DNO, CAB) and identify collaboration opportunities.
• Define the Commercial competency framework and career pathways.
• Oversee Commercial training plans and providers to ensure effective delivery.
• Roll out a Commercial mentoring programme to nurture internal talent.

Skills

Procurement experience

Commercial function

HR/skills & development

Stakeholder management

Communication skills

Ambiguity tolerance

Excel proficiency

Organisational skills

Attention to detail

Collaborative working

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

AWE plc is hiring a Commercial Capability Manager in Reading to develop and embed a full capability framework covering competencies, training, development and mentoring. You will identify skill gaps in Commercial and implement training programmes with department heads to tailor development plans.

The role reports to the Senior Capability Manager and involves managing training providers and mentoring initiatives.