AWE is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join the team which manages its Corporate Insurance Portfolio - including fielding insurance enquiries from across the organisation, processing claims in collaboration with our insurers and working closely with stakeholders, subject matter experts and our Insurance Broker to ensure seamless annual renewals. The role is primarily oriented towards the management of commercial insurances (for Employers' Liability, Motor Fleet, Business Travel, Directors' & Officers' Liability, etc) but also encompasses the management of Government Indemnifications. Location: Green Park, Reading. Package: 36,710 - 40,000 (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 As an Insurance Specialist, you will manage a wide range of insurance-related activities across the business, including handling enquiries and providing tailored advice, often liaising with the insurance broker on complex matters. You will collaborate with multiple departments and Subject Matter Experts to gather and review information required for claims management and annual corporate insurance renewals. As part of your role, you will also: Analyse business reports to extract renewal information required by insurers. Check periodic claims reports received from insurers. Prepare periodic reports to send to insurers. Review and maintain the AWE Insurance Portal, the published set of Insurance FAQs, Insurance Procedures, Templates and Work Instructions. Processing insurance payments. Who are we looking for? We are seeking individuals with good communication skills, comfortable dealing with stakeholders of all levels, and with previous business insurance experience, in particular, Employers' Liability, Public Liability, Business Travel and Professional Indemnity. We do need you to have the following: Educated to 'A' Level standard (or has gained equivalent insurance experience). While not required, certifications or designations in insurance are advantageous. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience of working in an insurance environment will be highly advantageous. A comprehensive understanding of various classes of business insurance and the ability to interpret policy wordings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying, prioritising and resolving issues. A team player who can identify and deliver upon improvement opportunities. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (esp. Outlook, Excel and Word). Microsoft SharePoint experience is highly desirable. 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week.
Nov 06, 2025
Full time
AWE is seeking an Insurance Specialist to join the team which manages its Corporate Insurance Portfolio - including fielding insurance enquiries from across the organisation, processing claims in collaboration with our insurers and working closely with stakeholders, subject matter experts and our Insurance Broker to ensure seamless annual renewals. The role is primarily oriented towards the management of commercial insurances (for Employers' Liability, Motor Fleet, Business Travel, Directors' & Officers' Liability, etc) but also encompasses the management of Government Indemnifications. Location: Green Park, Reading. Package: 36,710 - 40,000 (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 As an Insurance Specialist, you will manage a wide range of insurance-related activities across the business, including handling enquiries and providing tailored advice, often liaising with the insurance broker on complex matters. You will collaborate with multiple departments and Subject Matter Experts to gather and review information required for claims management and annual corporate insurance renewals. As part of your role, you will also: Analyse business reports to extract renewal information required by insurers. Check periodic claims reports received from insurers. Prepare periodic reports to send to insurers. Review and maintain the AWE Insurance Portal, the published set of Insurance FAQs, Insurance Procedures, Templates and Work Instructions. Processing insurance payments. Who are we looking for? We are seeking individuals with good communication skills, comfortable dealing with stakeholders of all levels, and with previous business insurance experience, in particular, Employers' Liability, Public Liability, Business Travel and Professional Indemnity. We do need you to have the following: Educated to 'A' Level standard (or has gained equivalent insurance experience). While not required, certifications or designations in insurance are advantageous. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience of working in an insurance environment will be highly advantageous. A comprehensive understanding of various classes of business insurance and the ability to interpret policy wordings. Excellent written and verbal communication skills. Excellent stakeholder management skills. Self-motivated with a proactive approach to identifying, prioritising and resolving issues. A team player who can identify and deliver upon improvement opportunities. Proficient in the Microsoft Office suite of applications (esp. Outlook, Excel and Word). Microsoft SharePoint experience is highly desirable. 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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week.
Utilities Operations Engineer - High Voltage AP (SAP) Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Up to 50,000 (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 As a Utilities Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and contractor works activities within the bounds of your appointed Electrical Network delivery area. You will hold Authorised Person appointments and undertake work activities within your appointed area. Key Responsibilities as part of your day-to-day role: Produce, and review switching schedules / safety programs, for switching operations on a HV/LV Network Issue and receive safety documentation (e.g. - Permit to work, Certificate of isolation, Sanction for test, Limitation of access certificates, Outage requests etc.) Keep records of all switching operations and documents within the Electrical Distribution Operations Record (EDOR). To be responsible for matters of electrical safety within your appointed area. Provide direction when managing works by other staff or contractors. Undertake the safe operation, maintenance, and management of electrical equipment under your control. To expedite notification of Network failures to the relevant Operations Manager / Network Manager and keep stakeholders informed. To undertake the role of Authorised Person within boundaries of appointment for the role. To maintain oversight and operations within your area of responsibility. To deputise for the Operations Manager when requested and to act in the best interest of AWE. Prepare, assess, review and provide instruction against Safe Systems of Work for the Network within the boundaries of responsibility. Undertake the role of Work Supervisory Officer. We do need you to have the following: Technician Apprenticeship or ONC/NVQ with suitable additional experience. A background as an experienced electrician We'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience operating high voltage switchgear. Engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment. Delivery of Utilities engineering intelligence for relevant networks. Experience in utility / building service delivery over a large portfolio of buildings. Delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset. 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'. Important things you need to know: 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. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston / Burghfield.
Nov 03, 2025
Full time
Utilities Operations Engineer - High Voltage AP (SAP) Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking . Package: Up to 50,000 (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 As a Utilities Operations Engineer, you will be responsible for the safe operation, maintenance and contractor works activities within the bounds of your appointed Electrical Network delivery area. You will hold Authorised Person appointments and undertake work activities within your appointed area. Key Responsibilities as part of your day-to-day role: Produce, and review switching schedules / safety programs, for switching operations on a HV/LV Network Issue and receive safety documentation (e.g. - Permit to work, Certificate of isolation, Sanction for test, Limitation of access certificates, Outage requests etc.) Keep records of all switching operations and documents within the Electrical Distribution Operations Record (EDOR). To be responsible for matters of electrical safety within your appointed area. Provide direction when managing works by other staff or contractors. Undertake the safe operation, maintenance, and management of electrical equipment under your control. To expedite notification of Network failures to the relevant Operations Manager / Network Manager and keep stakeholders informed. To undertake the role of Authorised Person within boundaries of appointment for the role. To maintain oversight and operations within your area of responsibility. To deputise for the Operations Manager when requested and to act in the best interest of AWE. Prepare, assess, review and provide instruction against Safe Systems of Work for the Network within the boundaries of responsibility. Undertake the role of Work Supervisory Officer. We do need you to have the following: Technician Apprenticeship or ONC/NVQ with suitable additional experience. A background as an experienced electrician We'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience operating high voltage switchgear. Engineering capability across relevant networks, comprising a range of infrastructure facilities and associated plant and equipment. Delivery of Utilities engineering intelligence for relevant networks. Experience in utility / building service delivery over a large portfolio of buildings. Delivery of engineering services across the life of an asset. 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'. Important things you need to know: 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. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, it is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston / Burghfield.
HR Policy and Document Administrator AWE is currently recruiting for a HR Policy and Document Administrator responsible for ensuring that all HR policies and associated documentation are managed and maintained. Location: Green Park, Reading. We will be relocating from our onsite Aldermaston base in early 2026. 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. Salary: 24,230 - 26,000 dependent on skills and experience Ready to play your part? 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? As the HR Policy and Document Administrator, your role is to ensure that all HR policies are up-to-date, compliant with our Company requirements, and easily accessible to employees. The position also involves coordinating with HR and Quality Teams to ensure HR policies are maintained in line with Company requirements and to provide guidance to policy owners on how to do this. The role involves collaborating across departments to ensure consistent policy maintenance and management, assisting with internal and external audits, and acting as a central point of contact for policy management-related queries. You will also: Manage structured document control systems, support audits, and act as the central contact for policy management-related queries and access. Partner with HR teams to ensure compliance is monitored and understood and provide guidance on internal governance. Support regular reporting on compliance to relevant stakeholder groups Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking someone with previous experience supporting the maintenance and governance of HR policies and procedures. This includes managing structured documentation, conducting regular audits, and supporting digitisation efforts. We do need you to have the following: CIPD or equivalent HR Qualification, or relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience in HR policy management and document control. Proficiency in HR software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office. Understanding of HR policies, employment law, and GDPR. High integrity and confidentiality. Excellent organisational, time-management, and communication skills. Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 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'.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
HR Policy and Document Administrator AWE is currently recruiting for a HR Policy and Document Administrator responsible for ensuring that all HR policies and associated documentation are managed and maintained. Location: Green Park, Reading. We will be relocating from our onsite Aldermaston base in early 2026. 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. Salary: 24,230 - 26,000 dependent on skills and experience Ready to play your part? 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? As the HR Policy and Document Administrator, your role is to ensure that all HR policies are up-to-date, compliant with our Company requirements, and easily accessible to employees. The position also involves coordinating with HR and Quality Teams to ensure HR policies are maintained in line with Company requirements and to provide guidance to policy owners on how to do this. The role involves collaborating across departments to ensure consistent policy maintenance and management, assisting with internal and external audits, and acting as a central point of contact for policy management-related queries. You will also: Manage structured document control systems, support audits, and act as the central contact for policy management-related queries and access. Partner with HR teams to ensure compliance is monitored and understood and provide guidance on internal governance. Support regular reporting on compliance to relevant stakeholder groups Who are we looking for? We are ideally seeking someone with previous experience supporting the maintenance and governance of HR policies and procedures. This includes managing structured documentation, conducting regular audits, and supporting digitisation efforts. We do need you to have the following: CIPD or equivalent HR Qualification, or relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Experience in HR policy management and document control. Proficiency in HR software, document management systems, and Microsoft Office. Understanding of HR policies, employment law, and GDPR. High integrity and confidentiality. Excellent organisational, time-management, and communication skills. Proactive, solution-oriented, and able to manage multiple tasks independently or as part of a team in a fast-paced environment. 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'.
Senior Energy Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: 48,950 - 66k (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. Ready to play your part? 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? AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Energy Specialist within Facilities and Estate Services for Aldermaston. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and prioritisation of energy efficiency & carbon emissions reduction investment opportunities at AWE sites, development and implementation of new energy strategies and procurements. Working with Estate Strategy & Planning colleagues to incorporate energy efficiency and carbon emissions reduction activities into overall programme delivery (e.g. via Infrastructure Capability Plans) to meet AWE and UK Government objectives. You will manage and forecast AWE's energy budget across a mixed industrial defence estate. Lead projects and support energy and project forecasting activities to ensure adequate financial resources are provisioned to drive continuous energy usage improvements. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Degree in Engineering / Science Discipline and/or similar discipline/ Energy & Environmental Qualifications An understanding / experience of building services and key industrial energy consuming plant UK Regulations with respect to Energy and Carbon Emissions Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Proven track record of producing business cases, optioneering reports and investment appraisals Ability to operate and influence at senior levels of the organisation Environmental strategy and planning Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multitask role, managing priorities in complex environments Experience working in a high regulated manufacturing environment - Previous working experience in an Energy company would be beneficial Strong leadership skills in driving high performance Excellent communication skills 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. Work hard, be rewarded: 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 (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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other AWE UK sites.
Nov 01, 2025
Full time
Senior Energy Specialist Location: RG7 4PR , located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking Package: 48,950 - 66k (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. Ready to play your part? 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? AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Energy Specialist within Facilities and Estate Services for Aldermaston. The successful candidate will be responsible for the development and prioritisation of energy efficiency & carbon emissions reduction investment opportunities at AWE sites, development and implementation of new energy strategies and procurements. Working with Estate Strategy & Planning colleagues to incorporate energy efficiency and carbon emissions reduction activities into overall programme delivery (e.g. via Infrastructure Capability Plans) to meet AWE and UK Government objectives. You will manage and forecast AWE's energy budget across a mixed industrial defence estate. Lead projects and support energy and project forecasting activities to ensure adequate financial resources are provisioned to drive continuous energy usage improvements. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: Degree in Engineering / Science Discipline and/or similar discipline/ Energy & Environmental Qualifications An understanding / experience of building services and key industrial energy consuming plant UK Regulations with respect to Energy and Carbon Emissions Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following: Proven track record of producing business cases, optioneering reports and investment appraisals Ability to operate and influence at senior levels of the organisation Environmental strategy and planning Capable of maintaining a high degree of effectiveness in a multitask role, managing priorities in complex environments Experience working in a high regulated manufacturing environment - Previous working experience in an Energy company would be beneficial Strong leadership skills in driving high performance Excellent communication skills 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. Work hard, be rewarded: 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 (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'. Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically, 3 days onsite per week, with occasional travel to other AWE UK sites.
