Job Description

Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We\'re here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK\'s next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more.

The scale might be daunting to some, but you\'ll find it stimulating. We\'ve got a long journey that we\'ve only just started and we\'re looking for motivated people who can take us in the right direction. Your role will contribute directly to that shared mission. We won\'t deceive you, in some areas we\'re starting from a low base, but within ten years this organisation will look very different, and you can help make that happen. This is a role where you\'ll contribute to a legacy of national security for decades to come. So come and join us.

We are recruiting for a Senior Configuration Specialist/Configuration Manager to deliver a configuration management service in accordance with Configuration Management Plans (CMP) that supports AWE, delivering Licence Condition (LC) 22 compliance.

Location - Reading area

Salary from \xc2\xa345,100 - \xc2\xa360,000

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:

• Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
• Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
• 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
• A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site

Key Accountabilities:

• Accountable for leading, coaching & developing a team at a local level to deliver team & personal objectives safely & securely to meet our operational plans.
• Accountable to the Lead Configuration Manager for the successful delivery of a Configuration Management Service through-life.
• Implementing AWE CM strategy across AWE.
• Quorate membership of Change Boards (CB).
• Drive quality into Change Request submissions.
• Assess the impact of change accumulation, especially to safety/risk/budget/deadline/regulations is captured and communicated.
• Maintain a full understanding of LC22, its component parts and associated LCs.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
• Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system.

Key Responsibilities:

• Management duties for embedded staff.
• Where applicable, maintain a CM oversight of Projects that are to be delivered.
• Work with the associated Project CM personnel to ensure through life CM aspects are understood, captured and delivered.
• Engage with the appropriate Project personnel.
• Manage change control procedure(s) and demonstrate adherence through status accounting.
• Undertake an assessment of change requests, providing technical support, and provide feedback on the impact of the change to all relevant stakeholders.
• Support and contribute to the wider information and knowledge management community and identify synergy opportunities.
• Drive standardisation across all CB.
• Educate the user community on the purpose and value of CM.
• Enhance the reputation of CM improving the user experience and identify opportunities to improve the level of service - this includes managing customers.
• Prepare input to business requests, monitor progress and manage outputs that demonstrate value for money.
• Prepare input to budgets.
• Contribute to wider Central CM Service learning.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

What you\'ll need:

• Experience in Configuration Management or relevant experience within a process change environment
• Stakeholder Engagement & Management experience
• Strong negotiation skills
• CM2 or ITIL Qualifications would be beneficial

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

Atomic Weapons Establishment