Risk Manager (Replacement Warhead)

Job title:

Risk Manager (Replacement Warhead)

Company

Atomic Weapons Establishment

Job description

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.We need a Risk Manager to join our Warhead Replacement team to partner with the Programme Lead. We need you to advise on various types of risks, identify potential threats and create and manage plans to prevent and mitigate problems which could affect delivering our mission.Location: Working predominantly on site at our offices based in Berkshire RG7 4PR near Reading.Salary: Starting at £44,550 this is very much open to negotiation if you have the experience we need.What’s exciting is:You’ll be leading and managing risk, opportunity and issue management with our Replacement Warhead Programme which is crucial to national defence. You will engage with fascinating people and be instrumental in ensuring that we complete our mission. This is one of the biggest projects you will ever be part of.A typical day for a Risk Manager could look like this:

• Delivering a consolidated view of the total risk exposure for relevant projects and programmes
• Embedding risk, opportunity and issue process and supporting reporting cadence
• Assessing, defining and analysing possible risks.
• Developing strategies to mitigate identified risks.
• Generating and maintaining programme risk registers as required.
• Actively managing risk and opportunity mitigation actions and burndown.
• Creating contingency plans to manage crises.
• Facilitating the effective management and mitigation of the programme’s risk exposure.
• Providing strategic and tactical risk insight and thinking
• Assisting Head of Risk to manage and maintain an end to end risk profile, presenting that risk profile in reports and governance processes.
• Understanding our business financial model and contribution at sub functional and programme level.

We would like you to demonstrate or have experience of:

• A background in risk management within a Systems Engineering environment
• Resilience and curiosity with attendant communication skills
• Understanding and acting on Risk mitigations that add value to overall programme objectives
• Constructively challenging stakeholders to understand risk and how to think about their risks differently in technical areas.
• A “show me!” and growth mindset approach
• Fluidity of navigation between business and technical risk areas and show understanding of their connectivity

Quals and professional memberships:

• Management of Risk (MOR) – or equivalent experience
• Project controls processes for planning, estimating and cost-control
• Working with Risk Database software i.e. Active Risk Manager (ARM) etc.
• Quantitative Risk Analysis (QRA) software i.e. Safran and Primavera Risk Analysis (PRA)

Why work for us?When you work with us, you can take advantage of a great package of benefits and development opportunities on top of your salary including:

• 270 hours annual leave
• Every other Friday off (AWE works a 9-day fortnight)
• Generous pension contributions of between 9% and 13% (defined contribution on your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)

Please take a look at our AWE Careers site to learn more and to apply.You need to obtain and maintain Security/ Developed Vetting Clearance (funded by the AWE) in order to start with us in this role. It can take several months for clearance to come through. Information is available at UK.GOV.Important things you need to know:

• Interviews will be scheduled during working hours
• Interviews will be 90 minutes on TEAMS

For more information about the role or the recruitment process, get in touch with me (Sunflower) at:#LI-SMNext 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.

Expected salary

£44550 per year

Location

Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date

Wed, 05 Mar 2025 04:46:58 GMT

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