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Service Improvement Specialist

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: Up to 65k (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 a Service Improvement Specialist.

In this exciting, brand-new role, you will work to identify, develop, and deliver improvements across the AWE Estates portfolio, working collaboratively with supply chain and internal teams.

You will support the Business Transformation Manager to deliver the strategic objectives of the programmes, adding an operational lens and building strong tactical relationships across the organisation.

This role will suit someone who has excellent communication skills, and a passion for building and maintaining long lasting relationships with Stakeholders of all levels.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

Ability to build and maintain positive relationships with and to influence stakeholders using effective communication.

Able to adapt quickly to change and introduce new ways of working, delivering appropriate solutions in a cost effective and cost-efficient way.

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

Experience of change management is desirable but is not essential.

Excellent communication skills.

Ability to identify problems, evaluate options and execute solutions.

Strong attention to detail and organisational skills.

A creative flair and innovative complex problem-solving mindset.

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'.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week.

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