Conventional Safety Specialist Placement Programme

This is a new position specifically created for university students undertaking a 12-month placement, who will join our Conventional Safety Team. The role sits within our Environment, Safety & Health (ESH) Function who are responsible for implementing AWE's Safety Management System and driving continuous environmental improvements across the business. The role will provide a diverse experience and will involve undertaking risk assessments to identify appropriate control measures, ensuring compliance with health and safety legislation and driving safety improvements within the operational areas. The role offers the opportunity to work within the central ESH Team and alongside a deployed safety specialist who support specific delivery units within the business. As a Safety Specialist, you will be working alongside other safety professionals interfacing with facility operators and project managers as part of an integrated team. The role is designed to help you:

• Develop an understanding of AWE's Management System and gain practical experience of implementation in operational areas, including projects and facilities.
• Gain experience of Risk Assessment and risk-based inspections in line with relevant legislation, industry standards and AWE's policies, procedures and guidance.
• Gain practical experience in delivering safety initiatives.
• Gain experience in using relevant assessment tools.
• Develop an understanding of key pieces of health and safety legislation applicable to AWE.
  
  Growth Mindset; You're full of grit and determination. Clear where you are going and how you will get there.
• Curious; you're a person who loves to think outside the box. (You're a person who loves to take the box apart!).
• Innovative; you're open to learning about new technologies and ground-breaking ideas.
• Resilience; you're an advocate of 'speaking up' for yourself and others openly and constructively.
• Team Worker; you're dependable and reliable. You're interested in collaborating with and supporting others.
• Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.
• Please note that you must be a British National to apply for a role with us.
  
  Start an extraordinary career at AWE; grow your skills, learn from industry experts and become part of a community at one of the most unique companies in the UK.
  
  The opportunity to learn from subject matter experts and to develop skills that are applicable across many industries.
• A salary of £22,250
• A market leading contributory pension scheme. We will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution.
• Every second Friday off. We do this by working a 41-hour week followed by a 33-hour week.
• 270 hours annual leave a year that includes an allowance for bank holidays.
• Access to the employee discounts portal - everyday savings on retail, hospitality and leisure.
Starting date Undergraduate Placement Induction start date will be August 2025, so please avoid taking leave during this period if you are successful. This role is offered on a 12-month contract.