Configuration Manager Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .
Package: £48,250 - £70,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience) Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.
Let us introduce the role AWE is currently recruiting for a Configuration Manager for the Information, Configuration & Knowledge Management group.
Key Accountabilities: Accountable for leading, coaching & developing a team at a local level to deliver team & personal objectives safely & securely to meet our operational plans.
Accountable to the Lead Configuration Manager for the successful delivery of a Configuration Management Service through-life.
Implementing AWE CM strategy across AWE.
Quorate membership of Change Boards (CB).
Drive quality into Change Request submissions.
Assess the impact of change accumulation, especially to safety/risk/budget/deadline/regulations is captured and communicated.
Maintain a full understanding of LC22, its component parts and associated LCs.
Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
Additional accountabilities for this job profile may be defined and appointed through the Chief Engineer Management Arrangements, with appointees listed within the Company Design Authorities and Technical Authorities, as held in the company management system.
Key Responsibilities: Management duties for embedded staff.
Where applicable, maintain a CM oversight of Projects that are to be delivered.
Work with the associated Project CM personnel to ensure through life CM aspects are understood, captured and delivered.
Engage with the appropriate Project personnel.
Manage change control procedure(s) and demonstrate adherence through status accounting.
Undertake an assessment of change requests, providing technical support, and provide feedback on the impact of the change to all relevant stakeholders.
Support and contribute to the wider information and knowledge management community and identify synergy opportunities.
Drive standardisation across all CB.
Educate the user community on the purpose and value of CM.
Enhance the reputation of CM improving the user experience and identify opportunities to improve the level of service - this includes managing customers.
Prepare input to business requests, monitor progress and manage outputs that demonstrate value for money.
Prepare input to budgets.
Contribute to wider Central CM Service learning.
The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following: Experience in Configuration Management, Change Control or Systems Engineering Experience working within a highly regulated environment Stakeholder Engagement & Management experience Strong negotiation skills Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: CM2, ITIL or any other Configuration Management training would be beneficial 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.
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.
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 2/3 days onsite per week.
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.
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.
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