Nuclear Security Laboratory Manager

AWE is currently recruiting for a Nuclear Security Laboratory Manager to be part of a team at the forefront of nuclear security technologies and innovation, delivering solutions for a safe and secure future? We are seeking an organised and proactive team player to support a group of scientists and engineers, providing critical capabilities to meet the defence needs of our nation. You will be responsible for managing the day-to-day support and management of our busy research and development workshops. Our team plays a pivotal role in protecting our country from radiological and nuclear threats by advising the government on national security issues, training police and military responders and developing technologies for rendering safe improvised nuclear devices. We are at the heart of efforts to keep our country safe from terrorism., The successful candidate is expected to apply technical knowledge and experience to support capability management and to improve performance of equipment and technical processes. The role has the following responsibilities:

• Manage the day-to-day operations within a workshop and/or laboratory, including user training, competencies, and approvals for safe operations.
• Support activities such as facility monitoring, arranging preventative maintenance, service/equipment inspections and process walk-downs.
• Deconflict facility maintenance tasks with routine operations
• Work autonomously to resolve issues with equipment and facilities.
• Follow a range of established technical processes, operating procedures and standards.
• Deliver capability management objectives to time, scope and quality.
• Lead continuous improvement activities and change management within your designated areas.
• Management of hazardous materials (e.g. COSHH), sources of ionising radiation and bonded stores.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.
  
  Knowledge of a relevant technical subject (e.g. Science or Engineering)
• Excellent interpersonal and team working skills.
• Good decision making and problem-solving abilities in a technical environment.
• Good verbal and written communication skills.
• Experience working in a technical or laboratory environment.
• Experience working within a highly regulated environment.
  
  Package: - £36,640 - c£46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience), 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.