Facility Specialist (WCC Team Leader)

AWE; Aldermaston; On-site; GBP 38,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering organization based in the UK is looking for a Facility Specialist (WCC Team Leader) to supervise and manage a team. In this role, you will be responsible for ensuring the availability of assets, engaging with stakeholders, and leading a diverse team. A strong background in team leadership and stakeholder engagement is essential, along with adaptability to handle challenges. The company offers competitive salary and a range of benefits, including significant annual leave and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

270 hours of annual leave

Professional career development opportunities

Employee Assistance Programme

Defined contribution Group Personal Pension

Life Assurance

Discounts on everyday spending

Special Leave Policy for volunteering

Free parking onsite

Qualifications

• Prior experience of coaching or leading a team is essential.
• Experience of engaging with stakeholders of various levels.
• IWFM is desirable but not essential as training will be given.

Responsibilities

• Supervise and manage an assigned WCC team.
• Deliver the agreed scope of works for asset management.
• Be the first point of contact for customers and stakeholders.
• Ensure team performance and capabilities for future work.
• Maintain facilities in a safe condition.
• Investigate significant issues and escalate as necessary.

Skills

Team leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Adaptability

Self-motivation

Job description

AWE is recruiting for a Facility Specialist (WCC Team Leader)

As Facility Specialist (WCC Team Leader) you will supervise, task and line manage an assigned WCC team on behalf of the Manager WCC, whilst delivering a flexible, varied and robust support function. You will play a vital part in delivering Asset Operations based functionality, whilst ensuring compliance with company processes and procedures.

Location

Reading / Basingstoke Area

Salary

£37,470 per annum (negotiable dependent on relevant experience / qualifications)

Closing Date

18th July

Why AWE?

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

• 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work!)
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
• A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
• Life Assurance
• 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.
• Free parking onsite
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site.

Responsibilities

• Accountable for delivery of the agreed scope of works, covering an allocated function/facility area, enabling the Asset Operations Management team to ensure maximised availability of assets for programme demanders.
• Accountable for investigation of any significant issues raised within allocated area and to elevate where necessary to the Manager WCC.
• To be first point of contact for internal and external customers, auditors, and regulators, for an allocated function/facility area.
• Carry out the line management function for an assigned group of WCC Direct Reports.
• Enabling the performance and results of the team. Making sure that team members have the capabilities to get the work done now and in the future.
• Engaging and inspiring colleagues, promoting a diverse and inclusive environment that encourages them to seek opportunities for continuous improvement and personal development.
• Liaise with relevant stakeholders to ensure requirements are captured/carried out appropriately for allocated function/facility area.
• Ensure line management responsibilities for assigned group of Direct Reports within WCC are managed and completed as appropriate.
• To be the local point of escalation within designated area for any team or customer issues.
• Respond to and prioritise day‑to‑day workload demands, to assist in maintaining facilities in a safe condition, ensuring maximum availability for use.

Qualifications

• Able to readily adapt and respond quickly to challenging situations and the changing needs of others.
• Prior experience of coaching or leading a team is essential.
• Experience of engaging with stakeholders of various levels, building and maintaining long‑lasting relationships.
• Ability to self‑motivate with a desire for personal development.
• IWFM is desirable but not essential as training will be given.
• IOSH/NEBOSH would be beneficial.

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

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