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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.

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 for a Category Specialist to assist with the implementation and execution of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management within assigned categories. Assist with commercial and contract performance support to the business to allow management of project and commercial risk. Package: £37,910 to £46,000 (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 the Category Specialist, you will contribute to the development and assist with the implementation of category strategies. Support Category Managers in the execution of the RFI process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business. Prepare input and support supplier relationship management for key suppliers whilst monitoring supplier performance. Prepare and assist with external management review meetings. As part of your role, you will also be involved in, but not limited to: Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List – PSL), securing competition in the supplier base. Support the delivery of Category targets and KPI’s for assigned spend categories. Business Intelligence and Benchmarking including market analysis, benchmark potential suppliers and market insight to support category development. Support and track cost reduction, contract management and continuity of Supply Chain. Ensure competitive initial cost and total cost development in the product and service life cycle and maintenance of the specific supplier contract for products and services. Assist in the preparation and execution of Contract which is appropriate to the scope, value and risk. Assist in management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key AWE stakeholders. Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking individuals with previous procurement experience in a commercial environment. You will be familiar with supporting buying activities such as providing support in the preparation of tenders and supplier negotiation. You must have good IT skills, in particular MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. We Do Need You To Have The Following Good general standard of education, including Maths and English, or equivalent experience. CIPS level 4 qualification or willingness to study towards the qualification. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience of working within a Commercial Environment. Good level of experience working with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and bespoke IT systems. Team player and the ability to work independently. Good stakeholder management skills. Understanding of Category lifecycle including Public Procurement regulations. 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. 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 for a Category Specialist to assist with the implementation and execution of category management, strategic sourcing, contract management and supplier relationship management within assigned categories. Assist with commercial and contract performance support to the business to allow management of project and commercial risk. Package: 37,910 to 46,000 (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 the Category Specialist, you will contribute to the development and assist with the implementation of category strategies. Support Category Managers in the execution of the RFI process, supplier evaluation and selection, contract negotiation, business award and contract handover to the business. Prepare input and support supplier relationship management for key suppliers whilst monitoring supplier performance. Prepare and assist with external management review meetings. As part of your role, you will also be involved in, but not limited to: Supplier base management and supplier classification (Preferred Supplier List PSL), securing competition in the supplier base. Support the delivery of Category targets and KPI's for assigned spend categories. Business Intelligence and Benchmarking including market analysis, benchmark potential suppliers and market insight to support category development. Support and track cost reduction, contract management and continuity of Supply Chain. Ensure competitive initial cost and total cost development in the product and service life cycle and maintenance of the specific supplier contract for products and services. Assist in the preparation and execution of Contract which is appropriate to the scope, value and risk. Assist in management of commercial risks, forecast spend and change impacts with key AWE stakeholders. Who are we looking for We are ideally seeking individuals with previous procurement experience in a commercial environment. You will be familiar with supporting buying activities such as providing support in the preparation of tenders and supplier negotiation. You must have good IT skills, in particular MS Excel, Word and PowerPoint. We Do Need You To Have The Following Good general standard of education, including Maths and English, or equivalent experience. CIPS level 4 qualification or willingness to study towards the qualification. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience of working within a Commercial Environment. Good level of experience working with Microsoft Word/Excel/PowerPoint and bespoke IT systems. Team player and the ability to work independently. Good stakeholder management skills. Understanding of Category lifecycle including Public Procurement regulations. 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. 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 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. System Support & Troubleshooting 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: 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. 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. Help us strengthen AWE’s Commercial governance and assurance. AWE is recruiting a Principal Process & Performance Manager to help shape, operate and evolve our Commercial function by developing governance frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with public procurement regulations and best practice frameworks. This role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency, compliance, and effective communication, while supporting public sector initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance value for money across the business. Package: £63,270 to £95,000 (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 January 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. 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? Responsibilities As the Principal Process & Performance Manager, you will sit within the Commercial function and focus on governance and assurance at a C2 level. Key responsibilities include: Operate the Commercial governance and assurance framework and process library, ensuring policies and procedures are current, easy to access and applied consistently. Coordinate Commercial approval forums (e.g., CRB, CAB): forward schedule, quality assurance of submissions, secretariat, action and decision tracking, and evidence packs. Quality‑assure commercial strategies, board papers and business cases for completeness, traceability and value‑for‑money narrative, applying the HM Treasury Green Book and 5‑Case Model, and preparing for IPA-style gateway/assurance reviews. Maintain risk, compliance and issue registers for the Supply Chain sub‑function; ensure timely escalation and robust mitigations and controls. Lead the production of high‑quality MI/BI on pipeline, policy adoption, risk and performance (KPIs), ensuring data quality and repeatable reporting. Support internal and external audits and reviews, collating evidence, responding to findings and closing actions; champion lessons learned and continuous improvement. Contribute to Commercial policy updates and change implementation (communications, training materials, user guidance), ensuring alignment with external government policy and AWE standards. Support ESG and Social Value integration into sourcing and contract management, assuring measurement and reporting through governance packs. Engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external bodies (e.g., MOD and other government partners) to ensure compliance and share leading practice. Who are we looking for? We're looking for a proactive and articulate individual with strong MS Office skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels. The ideal candidate will confidently manage multiple stakeholders and priorities, challenge inappropriate behaviours, and thrive in a process-led environment. From a commercial/procurement background, you will have business case assurance experience, developing and assuring business cases using structured frameworks such as the HM Treasury 5 Case Model is highly desirable and an understanding of commercial best practice. You should have commercial acumen, understand and apply business knowledge to make sound decisions that benefit the entire organisation and a keen eye for identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement. We Do Need You To Have The Following Good standard of general education including Maths and English or equivalent experience. MCIPS or working towards the qualification would be beneficial. Proven experience operating governance and assurance within a regulated public‑sector or complex commercial environment, ideally within a Commercial/Supply Chain function. Hands‑on business case assurance experience using the HM Treasury Green Book and 5‑Case Model; able to test need, options, commercial approach, affordability and management arrangements. Familiarity with Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) assurance principles (e.g., Gateways) and readiness activities. Strong grasp of public procurement regulations and commercial best practice; able to translate policy into clear, usable processes and templates. Advanced MS Office skills with the ability to produce clear board‑ready papers and MI/BI dashboards; confident with KPIs and data quality management. Stakeholder management and influencing skills; comfortable coaching colleagues, challenging constructively and building consensus across functions. Risk and compliance management capability, with an eye for root‑cause analysis and continuous improvement. Not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in: Experience of MOD/government stakeholder environments and operating formal governance boards (e.g., CRB/CAB). Knowledge of contract governance and schedules relevant to compliance obligations; experience supporting internal/external audits. Experience embedding ESG/Social Value requirements within procurement and contract management. 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. 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. Help us strengthen AWE's Commercial governance and assurance. AWE is recruiting a Principal Process & Performance Manager to help shape, operate and evolve our Commercial function by developing governance frameworks, policies, and processes aligned with public procurement regulations and best practice frameworks. This role involves close collaboration with internal and external stakeholders to ensure transparency, compliance, and effective communication, while supporting public sector initiatives and identifying opportunities to enhance value for money across the business. Package: 63,270 to 95,000 (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 January 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. 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 Responsibilities As the Principal Process & Performance Manager, you will sit within the Commercial function and focus on governance and assurance at a C2 level. Key responsibilities include: Operate the Commercial governance and assurance framework and process library, ensuring policies and procedures are current, easy to access and applied consistently. Coordinate Commercial approval forums (e.g., CRB, CAB): forward schedule, quality assurance of submissions, secretariat, action and decision tracking, and evidence packs. Quality?assure commercial strategies, board papers and business cases for completeness, traceability and value?for?money narrative, applying the HM Treasury Green Book and 5?Case Model, and preparing for IPA-style gateway/assurance reviews. Maintain risk, compliance and issue registers for the Supply Chain sub?function; ensure timely escalation and robust mitigations and controls. Lead the production of high?quality MI/BI on pipeline, policy adoption, risk and performance (KPIs), ensuring data quality and repeatable reporting. Support internal and external audits and reviews, collating evidence, responding to findings and closing actions; champion lessons learned and continuous improvement. Contribute to Commercial policy updates and change implementation (communications, training materials, user guidance), ensuring alignment with external government policy and AWE standards. Support ESG and Social Value integration into sourcing and contract management, assuring measurement and reporting through governance packs. Engage effectively with internal stakeholders and external bodies (e.g., MOD and other government partners) to ensure compliance and share leading practice. Who are we looking for We're looking for a proactive and articulate individual with strong MS Office skills and the ability to build effective relationships across all levels. The ideal candidate will confidently manage multiple stakeholders and priorities, challenge inappropriate behaviours, and thrive in a process-led environment. From a commercial/procurement background, you will have business case assurance experience, developing and assuring business cases using structured frameworks such as the HM Treasury 5 Case Model is highly desirable and an understanding of commercial best practice. You should have commercial acumen, understand and apply business knowledge to make sound decisions that benefit the entire organisation and a keen eye for identifying root causes and driving continuous improvement. We Do Need You To Have The Following Good standard of general education including Maths and English or equivalent experience. MCIPS or working towards the qualification would be beneficial. Proven experience operating governance and assurance within a regulated public?sector or complex commercial environment, ideally within a Commercial/Supply Chain function. Hands?on business case assurance experience using the HM Treasury Green Book and 5?Case Model; able to test need, options, commercial approach, affordability and management arrangements. Familiarity with Infrastructure and Projects Authority (IPA) assurance principles (e.g., Gateways) and readiness activities. Strong grasp of public procurement regulations and commercial best practice; able to translate policy into clear, usable processes and templates. Advanced MS Office skills with the ability to produce clear board?ready papers and MI/BI dashboards; confident with KPIs and data quality management. Stakeholder management and influencing skills; comfortable coaching colleagues, challenging constructively and building consensus across functions. Risk and compliance management capability, with an eye for root?cause analysis and continuous improvement. Not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in: Experience of MOD/government stakeholder environments and operating formal governance boards (e.g., CRB/CAB). Knowledge of contract governance and schedules relevant to compliance obligations; experience supporting internal/external audits. Experience embedding ESG/Social Value requirements within procurement and contract management. 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. 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 Procurement Manager to enable parts of a complex multi-billion infrastructure programme. We are seeking individuals with previous experience leading the procurement activities for complex construction / infrastructure projects, with an understanding of NEC contracts. Package: 63,270 to 80,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience). Location: Green Park, Reading. 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 Procurement Manager, you will drive, implement and execute regulated procurement and strategic sourcing activities to enable our multi-billion infrastructure programme. You will lead the procurement as part of a matrix project team, either from existing frameworks or new competitive activities. You will be accountable for managing supplier engagement plans, developing procurement strategies, leading tender management plans and working with government stakeholders to award new contracts. Key to the role will be the ability to follow a structured procurement process, lead on compiling tender documentation and commercial/contract strategies, embedding lessons learnt, analysing submissions, negotiating with suppliers and making award recommendations. Who are we looking for We are ideally seeking a Senior Procurement Manager that has worked in highly regulated environments, such as the Public Sector, who has been involved in complex projects. We Do Need You To Have The Following Good standard of general education including Maths and English or equivalent experience. MCIPS, MRICS or APM Project Management qualification would be beneficial. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Complex Infrastructure / Construction. Public sector procurement experience. Experience in establishing and standing up new arrangements on major programmes. Strong stakeholder management at all levels. Management responsibility Leading 2-3 other category managers - providing development, direction and support to teams Excellent communication skills verbal and written, including formal governance documents. Designing costing arrangements for complex construction projects. Preparing tender packages, conducting tender conferences, developing evaluation criteria, analysing and evaluating proposals, negotiating contract provisions, contractor selection 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 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.