Utilities Operations Engineer - High Voltage AP (SAP) - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: Additional BenefitsUtilities Operations Engineer - High Voltage AP (SAP) Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Up to £50,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role As a Utilities Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and contractor works activities within the bounds of your appointed Electrical Network delivery area. You will hold Authorised Person appointments and undertake work activities within your appointed area. Key Responsibilities as part of your day-to-day role: Produce, and review switching schedules / safety programs, for switching operations on a HV/LV Network Issue and receive safety documentation (e.g. - Permit to work, Certificate of isolation, Sanction for test, Limitation of access certificates, Outage requests etc.) Keep records of all switching operations and documents within the Electrical Distribution Operations Record (EDOR). To be responsible for matters of electrical safety within your appointed area. Provide direction when managing works by other staff or contractors. Undertake the safe operation, maintenance, and management of electrical equipment under your control. To expedite notification of Network failures to the relevant Operations Manager / Network Manager and keep stakeholders informed. To undertake the role of Authorised Person within boundaries of appointment for the role. To maintain oversight and operations within your area of responsibility. To deputise for the Operations Manager when requested and to act in the best interest of AWE. Prepare, assess, review and provide instruction against Safe Systems of Work for the Network within the boundaries of responsibility. Undertake the role of Work Supervisory Officer. We do need you to have the following: Technician Apprenticeship or ONC/NVQ with suitable additional experience. A background as an experienced electrician We'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience operating high voltage switchgear. Engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment. Delivery of Utilities engineering intelligence for relevant networks. Experience in utility / building service delivery over a large portfolio of buildings. Delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 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). 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. 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. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston / Burghfield. #LI-DV Read Less

Contract Specialist - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £37910 - £40000 per annumAWE is recruiting for a Contract Specialist to provide support to the Contract Management team with contract administration tasks, including data analysis for AWE's Infrastructure call-off contracts. Package: £37,910 to £40,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Reading, Green Park. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? 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? As the Contract Specialist, you will be reviewing contractual requirements and collaborating on contractual change with both internal and internal stakeholders. You will monitor KPI's and prepare monthly reports. Other duties and responsibilities of the Contract Specialist include, but are not limited to: Reviewing contracts to prevent potential disputes and financial risks. Analysing contract clauses, stipulations, obligations, and liabilities. Undertake process analysis to identity non-productive time and overall contract productivity score. Recommending and drafting contract amendments. Reviewing and approving Application for Payment. Ensuring that contract terms comply with legal requirements and policies. Documenting and maintaining files. Producing relevant reports. Managing change and Stakeholders. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with exposure to procurement and/or contract management. You must have strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. We do need you to have the following: A bachelor's degree in economics, business, law, or a similar discipline or equivalent experience Member of the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (CIPS) or willingness to study towards level 4. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience of commercial contractual arrangements. Numerate and able to translate and analyse data. Clear and confident communicator, able to explain complex problems. Good level of experience working with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint. Team player and the ability to work independently. Good stakeholder management skills. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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). 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week. #LI-RS #LI-Hybrid Read Less

Senior Category Manager - Technology - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £63000 - £80000 per annumAWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager to implement a technology category strategy that focuses on Hardware, Software and IT Services, ensuring the technology estate is successfully negotiated and maintained. Location: Green Park, Reading. Package: £63,000 to £80,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle and expect that hybrid working would typically be 3 days in the office per week. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? 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? As the Senior Category Manager, you will be developing and implementing category strategy, supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities, contract management and supplier relationship management. You will monitor and drive supplier performance, assist with the development of supplier value including planning and preparation of external management review meetings, and drive operational efficiency in alignment with the Commercial Processes and Strategies. You will be accountable for directing and implementing ICT category strategy, providing category solutions for negotiating and maintaining Software and Services. Supporting and operating frameworks, building and managing relationships with senior stakeholders to seek and influence strategy endorsement. As part of your role, you will: Ensure end-to-end management of all contracts within area of accountability. Utilise various forms of contract terms (e.g. Government frameworks and AWE Standard Terms) for the preparation, analysis, negotiation, award and delivery of contracts. Contribute to the development of commercial strategy and delivering activities and programmes to support achievement of the AWE Vision, Mission and Strategic Objectives. Management of allocated supplier relationships (where appropriate). Leading, coaching and developing your team and influencing other specialists and stakeholders to create and develop operational plans, aligned with the Category strategy. Who are we looking for? We are seeking Category specialists with strong stakeholder management skills, who ideally have previous public sector procurement experience or worked in a highly regulated environment and understands the importance of governance. CIPS level 4 is beneficial, but candidates currently studying or planning to study will also be considered. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Drafting, reviewing and negotiating complex contractual arrangements, framework agreements. Strategic category management. Managing multiple stakeholders and priorities. Pricing arrangements e.g target cost, incentive fee. Preparing sourcing strategies, tender packages, conducting tender conferences, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating, and supplier selection. Working within a Procurement or Category Management Function. Working in cross-functional teams across multiple programmes. Influencing senior leadership teams to adopt technology strategies. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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). 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week. #LI-RS #LI-Hybrid Read Less

Finance Compliance Specialist - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £36710 - £42000 per annumAWE is recruiting for a Financial Compliance Specialist responsible for monitoring compliance with AWE's Internal Financial Control Framework, ensuring key controls and KPIs are robust and fit for purpose. Package: £36,710 to £42,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Plan to relocate to Green Park (Reading) from December 2025. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? 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? As Financial Compliance Specialist, you will monitor, test and report on compliance with the financial controls framework, and participate in and respond to audits to identify areas of non-compliance. No two days are the same, there is always something new to investigate and could include: Compliance with financial processes. Monitoring and assessing compliance with the internal financial controls assurance framework. Ensuring documentation is updated and maintained. Responsible for successful remediation of control fails. Preparation of committee papers. Ensuring integrity of financial data. Maintaining and building great relationships with your stakeholders. Training and development of Finance Analysts and/or graduates and apprentices. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with experience of using best practice financial management processes, tools and techniques and building great relationships with key stakeholders. You must have strong IT skills, in particular MS Excel and enjoy coaching and developing team members. We do need you to have the following: Good general standard of education, including Maths and English, or equivalent experience. Membership or working towards obtaining a membership of an appropriate professional body such as AAT, IIA, CIMA or ACCA. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Finance experience, including interaction with auditors, MOD Finance, and NAO. Familiarity with Sarbanes Oxley (FCA) and SSRO statutory requirements. Engagement with Financial Control Process, Process and Control Owners, and audit findings. Oversight of financial Delegation of Authority compliance. Communication of finance process, policy, and procedure changes. Coordination and evidence provision for NAO audit queries. Collaboration with internal/external stakeholders on business system improvements. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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). 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week. #LI-RS #LI-Hybrid Read Less

​Systems Support Specialist - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £37910 - £42000 per annumAWE is recruiting for a Systems Support Specialist responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and optimising supply chain management (SCM) systems. Acting at the first point of contract, the systems team provide development, insight and support on all Commercial Systems and processes. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Plan to relocate to Green Park (Reading) from December 2025. Package: £37,910 to £42,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Ready to play your part? 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? As the Systems Support Specialist, you will provide systems support and education to the wider commercial team. This will include generating a range of established reports and dashboards, creating a selection of ad hoc and/or bespoke data and analysis and leading on the management of systems-related initiatives. This may include tasks such as resolving stalled purchase orders, establishing new category codes, or conducting quarterly patch testing. No two days are alike, each brings its own unique set of challenges and opportunities. These can include: System Support & Troubleshooting : Diagnosing and resolving issues within Oracle Fusion P2P Modules. User Support : Assisting end-users with system navigation, functionality, and issue resolution. Configuration & Maintenance : Managing system configurations, workflows, and setups to align with business processes. Patch Testing & Updates : Coordinating and testing quarterly Oracle patches and updates to ensure system stability. Data Management : Supporting data uploads, validations, and integrity checks. Security & Access Control : Managing user roles, permissions, and security protocols. Reporting & Analytics: The provision of reporting and analysis on all aspects of Commercial activity from spend, pricing and opportunity analysis, through to supplier trends and usage using tools like Oracle transactional business intelligence (OTBI) or Power BI. Working with stakeholders to develop fit for purpose dashboards on a determined frequency, enabling automation and/or self-service wherever possible. Processes: Support in the development of system processes and provide system insight to the wider process framework documentation. This could include development of work instructions, training/guidance documents and procedures. Who are we looking for? We are seeking a Systems Support Specialist to become the subject matter expert in relation to a variety of tools and platforms, such as Jaggaer, Oracle Fusion, Power platform, MS Office, Kahootz, and SharePoint, this is to ensure maximum use to drive efficiencies within our system tools. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Compiling and managing a range of data across a range of systems. Knowledge and understanding of key visualisation tools. Using and managing P2P systems - Oracle Fusion is desirable, training can be provided. Educating audiences on systems usage and reporting methodology. Analysing the data and providing relevant and comprehensive narrative. Experience supporting S2C and CLM processes is a plus Process improvements & support on larger enterprise projects/initiatives You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Work hard, be rewarded: We ask a lot and set the bar high because our work truly matters. In return we offer balance, with award winning benefits including: 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). 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days onsite per week. #LI-RS #LI-Hybrid Read Less

HR Policy and Document Administrator - Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6GP Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £24230 - £26000 per annumHR Policy and Document Administrator AWE is currently recruiting for a HR Policy and Document Administrator responsible for ensuring that all HR policies and associated documentation are managed and maintained. Location: Green Park, Reading. We will be relocating from our onsite Aldermaston base in early 2026. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Salary: £24,230 - £26,000 dependent on skills and experience Ready to play your part? 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? As the HR Policy and Document Administrator, your role is to ensure that all HR policies are up-to-date, compliant with our Company requirements, and easily accessible to employees. The position also involves coordinating with HR and Quality Teams to ensure HR policies are maintained in line with Company requirements and to provide guidance to policy owners on how to do this. The role involves collaborating across departments to ensure consistent policy maintenance and management, assisting with internal and external audits, and acting as a central point of contact for policy management-related queries. You will also: Manage structured document control systems, support audits, and act as the central contact for policy management-related queries and access. Partner with HR teams to ensure compliance is monitored and understood and provide guidance on internal governance. Support regular reporting on compliance to relevant stakeholder groups Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking someone with previous experience supporting the maintenance and governance of HR policies and procedures. This includes managing structured documentation, conducting regular audits, and supporting digitisation efforts. We do need you to have the following: CIPD or equivalent HR Qualification, or relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience in HR policy management and document control. Proficiency in HR software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office. Understanding of HR policies, employment law, and GDPR. High integrity and confidentiality. Excellent organisational, time-management, and communication skills. Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own workload. You will also have initiative, enthusiasm, a flexible approach, and ability to work to tight deadlines. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 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). 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. #LI-SW #LI-Hybrid Read Less

Recognition and Reward Performance Manager - Reading, Berkshire, RG2 6GP Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £50000 - £65000 per annumRecognition & Performance Manager Location: Green Park, Reading. We will be relocating from our onsite Aldermaston base in early 2026. Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Salary: £50,000 - £65,000 dependent on skills and experience
Your opportunity to shape how we celebrate success and drive performance in a mission that matters. AWE is looking for a dynamic and forward-thinking Recognition & Performance Manager to join our People & Places team. This is a unique opportunity to influence how we motivate, recognise, and empower our people whilst delivering one of the UK's most important missions. 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? What you'll be doing: Designing and delivering innovative recognition schemes that celebrate excellence, foster engagement, drive performance and align with our values. Lead the performance management strategy, ensuring our processes drive high performance, accountability, and continuous development. Partner with senior leaders to embed a culture of appreciation and performance excellence. Use data and insights to continuously improve our approach, ensuring it's inclusive, impactful, and future-ready. Champion best practices and bring fresh ideas from across industries to keep us ahead of the curve. What we're looking for: Experience in working with recognition programmes and performance management frameworks. Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills. Experience of working in an HR environment, with a passion for people, culture, and driving meaningful change. Project management skills - with an eye for detail to keep projects on track and a focus for on-time delivery. The ability to work independently in an environment where you will be empowered to deliver. Experience in a complex, regulated, or defence-related environment is a plus. Why join us? Be part of a purpose-driven organisation that helps keep the nation safe. Work with brilliant minds in a collaborative, open and inclusive culture. Enjoy flexible working, excellent development opportunities, and a benefits package that supports your wellbeing and future ​Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 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). 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and help us build a culture where people thrive and performance excels. #LI-SW #LI-Hybrid Read Less

HR Level 3 Apprenticeship - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: Up to £16750 per annumJob title and apprenticeship level: HR Apprenticeship (Level 3 - Advanced) About AWE We're a team of remarkable people, united by one extraordinary mission: keeping the UK safe and secure. The UK's independent nuclear deterrent has existed for 75 years to deter the most extreme threats to our national security and way of life, helping to guarantee our safety, and that of our NATO allies.   Our work is critical. We're delivering Astraea, the next warhead for the UK's nuclear deterrent and pushing the boundaries of nuclear science and technology. But that's just part of the story.  We support the UK government in a range of vital areas - from counter-terrorism to global nuclear test monitoring to building a world-class community of experts in nuclear science. This is work that protects lives and strengthens national security. At AWE, you'll find more than just a job. You'll find purpose, growth, and a community like no other. Whether you're just starting out or looking to take your career to the next level, this is your chance to learn from the best, develop your skills, and be part of something truly unique. Be extraordinary at AWE. About the apprenticeship: Human Resources (HR) is a function in AWE, that directly provides services and support to our Workforce, that enable people to carry out their jobs effectively and make the most of their time at AWE. On the HR Apprenticeship, you will gain skills and knowledge in several areas of the HR Function, by attending placements including: Case management (investigations, disciplinaries absence management) Reward and Recognition (Governance of reward processes, recognition of staff achievements) Recruitment (supporting the internal and external recruitment of AWE) Business Partners (working with the business at a tactical and strategic level) Learning and Development (supporting the learning and development of AWE employees) HR Help Desk (dealing with general queries, forwarding onto appropriate depts) Opportunities when you complete your apprenticeship: Reward advisor HR Coordinator HR Advisor HR Associate HR Analyst HR Advisor Onboarding Apprenticeship Standard: HR Support (ST0239). Training Provider: Farnborough College of Technology About you: PC literate  Good communication skills  Excellent team working skills  Health and safety aware  Effective at following instructions  Ability to concentrate for long periods  Passion for your chosen profession   This role may appeal to you if you enjoy: Working as part of a large team to support a common goal Helping others Working in an office environment Planning and being organised Understand how the business operates from an HR perspective Entry Requirements: 5 GCSE's at grade 4/C or above including Maths and English Applicants must be aged 18 or over, as of 31st August 2026 due to security clearance requirements You must be a British National to apply for a role with us. The Benefits: A starting salary of £16,750 yearly, increasing to £23,500 in Year 2 and annually throughout your apprenticeship - subject to meeting key milestones and performance expectations. Market leading contributory pension scheme  Generous holiday entitlement of 270 hours a year (inclusive of Bank Holidays) plus every other Friday off  Access to employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure  Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services  Alongside these benefits you will get the opportunity to learn from some of the top leaders in their field whilst helping us to continue to deliver national nuclear security, threat reduction and counter-terrorism solutions.  Location: Green Park, Reading Start Date: Tuesday 1st September 2026 Annual leave will not be granted from 1st September until 2nd October 2026 due to mandatory inductions you are required to complete as part of your apprenticeship.  Any leave approved after this point will depend on the training provider requirements for your apprenticeship and must be agreed in advance.  Duration: 18 months plus End Point Assessment Recruitment Process   This vacancy will close on 7 th December 2025 , but we review applications as they come in-so we strongly encourage you to apply early. We want you to shine in your application process which is designed to be fair and transparent. So we've kept it simple with a three-step process. Online application: Apply for one apprenticeship; take your time to explore the options and choose the one that best matches your interests and goals. Online test: If successful, you will be invited to complete our online assessment stage. These include online testing against numerical, verbal, logical and cognitive reasoning tests. Don't be intimidated: practice assessments will be available so you will be fully equipped with the knowledge of what to expect. In person assessment: Those successful at testing will be invited to an in-person assessment centre. The Assessment Centres are scheduled for 26th January 2026 and 5th February 2026. Please note that these dates may be subject to change, but rest assured, we'll keep all applicants informed throughout the process. These roles are governed by Health and Safety at Work Regulations and require all candidates to have an Occupational Health pre-employment medical held at AWE which follows the initial selection process. All candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role and be willing and able to work in designated areas.   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.   We encourage diverse applicants and we're here to support you all the way. We encourage you to let us know if you need any adjustments on your application. Any inclusion information you provide us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR. 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Insurance Specialist - Reading, Berkshire, RG7 4PR Job Type: Full-TimeSalary: £36710 - £40000 per annumAWE is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join the team which manages its Corporate Insurance Portfolio - including fielding insurance enquiries from across the organisation, processing claims in collaboration with our insurers and working closely with stakeholders, subject matter experts and our Insurance Broker to ensure seamless annual renewals. The role is primarily oriented towards the management of commercial insurances (for Employers' Liability, Motor Fleet, Business Travel, Directors' & Officers' Liability, etc) but also encompasses the management of Government Indemnifications. Location: Green Park, Reading. Package: £36,710 - £40,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know your preferred working pattern on your application. Let us introduce the role As an Insurance Specialist, you will manage a wide range of insurance-related activities across the business, including handling enquiries and providing tailored advice, often liaising with the insurance broker on complex matters. You will collaborate with multiple departments and Subject Matter Experts to gather and review information required for claims management and annual corporate insurance renewals. As part of your role, you will also: Analyse business reports to extract renewal information required by insurers. Check periodic claims reports received from insurers. Prepare periodic reports to send to insurers. Review and maintain the AWE Insurance Portal, the published set of Insurance FAQs, Insurance Procedures, Templates and Work Instructions. Processing insurance payments. Who are we looking for? We are seeking individuals with good communication skills, comfortable dealing with stakeholders of all levels, and with previous business insurance experience, in particular, Employers' Liability, Public Liability, Business Travel and Professional Indemnity. We do need you to have the following: Educated to 'A' Level standard (or has gained equivalent insurance experience). While not required, certifications or designations in insurance are advantageous. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience of working in an insurance environment will be highly advantageous. A comprehensive understanding of various classes of business insurance and the ability to interpret policy wordings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying, prioritising and resolving issues. A team player who can identify and deliver upon improvement opportunities. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (esp. Outlook, Excel and Word). Microsoft SharePoint experience is highly desirable. Some reasons we think you'll love it here: 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). 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. The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week. #LI-RS1 #LI-Hybrid Read Less

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