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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. We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team, working on the Building Better Workplace Programme. (BBWP) This is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract. Location: RG7 4PR . Role split between Aldermaston and Green Park Reading, with free onsite parking . Package: Salary from £64,780 - £90,000 (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 Responsibilities As the Senior Project Manager you will be leading the Building Better Workplace Programme and be responsible for day-to-day operational programme management and governance. Your focus will be on steering the team to meet timescales, monitoring project progress, commercially managing delivery partners, and delivering to cost, quality, and safety. You will be leading and working within a matrix team to ensure project success thus enabling AWE’s critical mission. In your role you will: Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting). Support the preparation of executive programme reviews. Management of project resources (people, money). Lead the planning of the task/project or function. Lead, support, and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: A Project Management practitioner qualification/membership or equivalent experience would be beneficial. Demonstrating excellent stakeholder management skills and natural ability to build and maintain customer relationships across all levels. Experience in change and transformation programmes. Experience of business location. Experience in Infrastructure Programmes. Experience to manage multiple and/or complex, high value, cross-functional projects. Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies. Demonstrable application of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports. Ability to lead and initiate risk techniques to manage complex project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans. Experience to manage projects through a lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals. Dynamic and supportive approach to team management, encouraging and empowering team members to quickly adapt and respond to change and to adopt the company’s vision. 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 on site per week. 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. Show more Show less

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. AWE is recruiting a Category Manager to be responsible for the implementation and delivery of Category Management, Strategic Sourcing and Supplier Relationship Management for the Facilities Infrastructure team. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Relocating to Green Park from October 2025. Package: £47,760 to £65,000 (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 Category Manager, you will focus on the strategic management within the Facilities Infrastructure Team, which includes but is not limited to the following categories: Soft services (landscaping, security, catering, PPE Workwear and Signage), Hard Services (small work projects), Equipment Calibration Utilities, Waste Management, Fuels and Oils, Transport, Logistical equipment and Consumables, Spares tools and consumables. This will include understanding business strategies, spend profiles, markets, business requirements, risks, opportunities, and economic factors, to develop a strategy that will underpin our long-term commercial decisions. You will execute strategic sourcing activities and supplier relationship management in order to manage the procurement of your assigned category, with the ultimate objective of leveraging and securing AWE’s supplier base to support its current and future business requirements, whilst mitigating risks. You will work closely with key internal and external stakeholders and supply partners, with key elements of the role including: Developing and implementing category strategies to deliver robust commercial outcomes. Supporting and executing strategic sourcing activities in line with approved category strategies and governance procedures, including the execution of the tender process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business. Support the execution of Supplier Relationship Management for key suppliers, including supplier segmentation, contract management, supplier risks identification and mitigation. Who are we looking for? We are ideally looking for Category Managers who look at procurement with a strategic focus rather than through a tactical lens. Those who look at the bigger picture, providing commercially robust solutions to secure supply for the long-term, and deliver value for money. Previous public sector experience or worked in a highly regulated environment and understands the importance of governance is advantageous, but not essential. 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. Strategic category management. Managing multiple stakeholders and priorities. Pricing arrangements e.g. target cost incentive fee. Intellectual Property Rights, Trade Controls and Earned Value Management. Preparing tender packages, conducting tender conferences, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating subcontract provisions, subcontractor selection. Working within a Commercial function. Delivering change programmes. Working in cross-functional teams across multiple programmes. 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 2 to 3 days onsite per week. 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.

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. AWE is recruiting a Senior Category Manager to implement category strategy that focuses on Site Services, ensuring our sites remain operational. Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . (Plans to relocate to Green Park, Reading from October 2025). Package: £60,000 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. 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 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. Role You will be accountable for directing and implementing category strategy for the Site Services Category, providing category solutions for Facilities Management infrastructure and managed 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. NEC, 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 a team of leaders and influencing others at specialism or functional level to create and develop operational plans. Who are we looking for? We are seeking procurement 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. MCIPS is advantageous, 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. 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 up to 3 days onsite per week. 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.

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. We are looking for an experienced Senior Project Manager to join our team, working on the Building Better Workplace Programme. (BBWP) This is an 18 month Fixed Term Contract. Location: RG7 4PR . Role split between Aldermaston and Green Park Reading, with free onsite parking . Package: Salary from £64,780 - £90,000 (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 Responsibilities As the Senior Project Manager you will be leading the Building Better Workplace Programme and be responsible for day-to-day operational programme management and governance. Your focus will be on steering the team to meet timescales, monitoring project progress, commercially managing delivery partners, and delivering to cost, quality, and safety. You will be leading and working within a matrix team to ensure project success thus enabling AWE’s critical mission. In your role you will: Manage projects with focus on Governance (compliance and reporting). Support the preparation of executive programme reviews. Management of project resources (people, money). Lead the planning of the task/project or function. Lead, support, and initiate change against the Performance Measurement Baseline (PMB). Lead, initiate and perform risk and opportunity identification and subsequent actions. The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs. Whilst not to be considered a check list, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: A Project Management practitioner qualification/membership or equivalent experience would be beneficial. Demonstrating excellent stakeholder management skills and natural ability to build and maintain customer relationships across all levels. Experience in change and transformation programmes. Experience of business location. Experience in Infrastructure Programmes. Experience to manage multiple and/or complex, high value, cross-functional projects. Skills to create and update all project documentation, including project management plans and supporting risks, assumptions, actions, issues & dependencies. Demonstrable application of methods to track project deliverables including implementing key performance indicators and producing project progress reports. Ability to lead and initiate risk techniques to manage complex project risks and interdependencies with efficient mitigation and contingency plans. Experience to manage projects through a lifecycle and the associated governance, including stage gate approvals. Dynamic and supportive approach to team management, encouraging and empowering team members to quickly adapt and respond to change and to adopt the company’s vision. 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 on site per week. 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.