Job Description

If you'd like to be considered for this opportunity we encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment as if applications are high the role will close before the closing date given.
Intellectual Property Manager
Location: Green Park, Reading, with free onsite parking.
Package: 47,760 to 65,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Let us introduce the role
Are you passionate about intellectual property and eager to make a difference in a dynamic environment? Join our team at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies as an Intellectual Property Manager, where you'll play a crucial role in managing and protecting our valuable intellectual property.
A typical day could look like this:Offer Clear Guidance: Provide expert advice and support to the business on managing intellectual property. Ensure Compliance: Review and update AWE management arrangements to align with MOD contractual requirements. Promote IP Awareness: Champion the importance of intellectual property awareness within AWE. Manage Risks: Identify and escalate any intellectual property management risks or issues. Implement Processes: Apply intellectual property management processes, including Reporting IP, Permission to Publish, and Reward to Investors scheme. Develop Tools: Create and maintain intellectual property management tools, such as the Permission to Publish App.

Who are we looking for:Mid-Level - Demonstrable experience in managing intellectual property and commercial matters (5 years minimum). Some legal background would also be beneficial but not essential.
Exceptional Communication and Negotiation: Ability to influence and engage at all levels and promote IP awareness within the company. Relationship Management: Effective at building and maintaining strong relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Facilitation and Presentation: Skilled in leading discussions and presenting information clearly. Organisational Excellence: Taking ownership of enquiries through a dedicated enquiries inbox and managing responses effectively and at pace. Decision-Making: Confident in making sound decisions and challenging, when necessary, need to be comfortable with autonomous decision making. Technical Proficiency: Proficient in using various business software to support operations including Sharepoint and Microsoft. Or ability to learn to use them. Happy to co-ordinate and work effectively across the Intellectual Property team in a collegiate manner.

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). Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).

The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Important information:Interviews will be 90 minutes on Teams (no presentation) The successful candidate will require developed vetting clearance which is funded by AWE

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Next steps:
Everyone who works at AWE brings unique skills and perspectives to the table. We recognise that great people don't always 'tick every box'. That's why we focus on your potential, your fit with our values, your transferable skills as well as your experience. Even if you don't meet every point above, but you feel that this role and AWE are a great fit for you, please go ahead and apply, we'd love to receive your application.
Important things you need to know:We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes. 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.