Graduate Trainee, Commercial: Defence Contracts & Strategy

AWE plc; Reading; Sur place; GBP 28 000 - 34 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

Pension scheme

Annual leave 270 hours

Salary sacrifice scheme

Life Assurance

Employee discounts

Employee Assistance Programme

Résumé du poste

AWE plc in Reading, United Kingdom, invites graduates to join its commercial team. You will contribute to strategy, procurement and supplier partnerships while gaining hands-on experience across commercial disciplines.

The programme offers funded professional qualifications and structured development with security clearance requirements. Starting at £31,000, the role includes a clear progression path, benefits, and opportunities to influence high-stakes decisions within national security

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:2 degree classification, or equivalent, in any subject.
• Business/commercial background may be helpful but is not essential.
• British National with ability to obtain security clearance.

Responsabilités

• Develop commercial strategy to support organisational goals and long-term value.
• Support procurement, negotiation, award and management of complex contracts.
• Build relationships with strategic suppliers and explore opportunities for value and innovation.
• Identify commercial risks and opportunities balancing cost, performance and value for money.
• Use market intelligence and commercial insight to support important business decisions.
• Learn governance, assurance and policy processes to support compliant decision-making.
• Explore how digital tools, including AI-enabled solutions, can improve outcomes.

Connaissances

Analytical thinking

Commercial awareness

Team collaboration

Formation

2:2 degree (any subject)

Outils

AI-enabled solutions

Description du poste

AWE plc in Reading, United Kingdom, invites graduates to join its commercial team. You will contribute to strategy, procurement and supplier partnerships while gaining hands-on experience across commercial disciplines.

The programme offers funded professional qualifications and structured development with security clearance requirements. Starting at £31,000, the role includes a clear progression path, benefits, and opportunities to influence high-stakes decisions within national security