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.
Regulatory Interface Senior Specialist
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.
Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.
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?
Let us introduce the role:
Accountable for working with the Corporate Assurance Leadership Teams to assist generation of the functions Strategic Plans.
Accountable for tactical delivery of the Strategic Plans, including those for Intelligence, Regulatory, Business and overall Integrated Assurance Plan. This includes identifying and evaluating relevant solutions to identified issues.
Key Accountabilities:
- Assist the Senior Manager Regulatory Strategy and Interface in shaping AWEs regulatory strategy, ensuring alignment with AWEs mission.
- Lead the delivery of the Corporate Assurance elements of the strategy, maintaining regulatory integrity, and supporting effective engagement across the business.
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with regulators and other stakeholders to gain a clear understanding of their perspectives/requirements (for AWE and the wider Enterprise).
- Act as the line manager for the regulatory personnel, facilitating their training, securing their site access, and ensuring compliance with necessary protocols.
- Research and produce Executive Board papers, technical presentations, technical minutes, etc. in support of regulatory activities/engagement/intelligence for decision making.
- Identify and evaluate relevant solutions to Corporate Assurance/regulatory problems.
- Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality.
Essential Criteria:
- Good standard of education
- Experience of technical analysis/provision of technical support in nuclear, or other high hazard and highly regulated industry.
- Ability to appropriately challenge at all levels in the business.
- Independent mindset, able to separate themselves and approach issues with a clear, unbiased view.
- Ability to gather and interpret complex information from a variety of sources.
- Excellent written and verbal skills with the ability to present findings clearly and concisely.
- Personal integrity and attention to detail.
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
- Family friendly policies:
- Opportunities for Professional Career Development
- Employee Assistance Programme
- Life Assurance
- Discounts
- Special Leave Policy
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston.
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.
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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
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.