Senior Materials Strategist

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 Senior Materials Strategist Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: £47,860 - £75,640 (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 AWE is currently recruiting for Senior Materials Strategist to join our Materials and Analytical Science group, bringing their experience to AWE and to successfully play a key role delivering for our customers As a Senior Materials Strategist you will provide support to the through-life management of our Strategic Materials portfolio. Through the role you will gain a broader understanding of the portfolio and what is required to support it. This can include, but will not be limited to, being accountable for understanding and modelling the lifecycle of AWE’s Strategic Materials and recommending solutions and investments to resolve identified problems whilst ensuring security of supply into the future Throughout the role you will be able to build a wide network of contacts throughout AWE, Defence Nuclear Organisation (DNO), and wider industry which will provide you with a broader understanding of the materials portfolio Who are we looking for? We would be interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in some of the following:

• Degree in a STEM subject or equivalent work experience
• Knowledge and experience of Strategic Materials
• Ability to provide technical leadership and direction to local teams
• A willingness to apply your expertise to a variety of technical challenges
• Ability to apply excellent stakeholder engagement skills to all levels of the business
• A drive to innovate and improve delivery and quality
• Competence in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

Key responsibilities would include:

• Providing technical leadership as a materials strategist for aspects of the materials portfolio
• Providing technical leadership and planning across containers and packaging
• Supporting the Head of Strategic Materials through the provision of technical advice to the wider business and DNO
• Planning technical projects, programmes, and trials
• Strategic planning for future AWE/UK investments in materials or packaging projects
• Integration of both national and international solutions to materials and packaging solutions
• Supporting the joint AWE/DNO materials team

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.

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. #LI-MB 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.