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.
Let us introduce the role
AWE is currently recruiting for a Business Operations Analyst to sit within the Physics Business Operations Team. You will gain a unique insight into the leadership and governance of the Physics sub-function, working with both the management team and key stakeholders.
This role is ideally suited to a business analyst who enjoys working with data and automating processes with an eye for trend analysis. The role would be supporting both tactical and strategic tasks across Physics, with a focus on security data.
A successful candidate would have a board range of skills to enable them to support designing and implementing the framework for Physics security SharePoint sites, development and management of a Physics security dashboards, general data analytics, information management and communications to a broad range of audiences from the management team to the Physics staff in a wide variety of disciplines.
A proactive attitude is key for this role, with a willingness innovate and identify new ideas to help Physics support the management team in a proficiently, sustained and secure manner.
What you could be involved with or responsible for
- Fulfilling the Security Liaison Officer (SLO) duties across the Physics sub-function. Attending SLO meetings, cascading relevant information, providing all new starters with a security brief, reporting security incidents, walkabouts and inspections, updating SLO register for security cabinets, combination settings and changes. Conducting the role in accordance with the SLO terms of reference.
- Developing a Physics security dashboard to provide metrics that feed into the sub-function’s Visual Management Board (VMB) using iTRAC data.
- Keeping relevant Physics SharePoint pages up to date, communicating updates to the company security documentation, processes and procedures to Physics management and staff.
- Providing relevant security training, toolbox talks and advice to the Physics sub-function.
- Providing support to ensure that all information is stored, monitored, and destroyed in accordance the security requirements through routine and spot checks.
- Supporting the Head of Physics and Physics Business Operations team with security related transformation activities, company initiatives and any other reasonable duties that align to this position.
Who are we looking for?
We are looking for someone with strong stakeholder management and influencing skills with the ability to forge positive relationships in a fast paced and service-oriented environment. As well as excellent verbal and written skills, you will need to have an eye for detail, the ability to analyse data and be able to challenge and problem solve.
If you would like to be part of a dynamic team where you will be encouraged to develop and grow, we welcome your application.
Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:
- Working with a variety of stakeholders across all levels of a business
- A high level of organisation with experience of setting up large meetings, ensuring all relevant documentation required, including proposals, escalations and performance reporting are delivered to the required quality
- Knowledge of developing suitable performance measures, setting escalation triggers and governance tolerances
- Ability to work collaboratively with a variety of business operations teams ensuring successful delivery of business plans and objectives
- A keen eye for detail providing insightful analysis, highlighting issues, risks and opportunities while identifying improvements and efficiencies
- Experience of supporting review, learn and improve (RLI) activities
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'.
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.
