Training Manager

Nuclear Materials Control Training Manager

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

Package: £45,250 - £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.

Closing Date: 21st November 2024

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for a Training Manager in our Nuclear Materials Control team working within our Operations function.

As a Nuclear Materials Control Training Manager, you will be responsible for coordinating and leading the analysis of training needs in a complex business area and/or for large programmes/projects while helping to develop, deliver and evaluate technical training interventions, to ensure the provision of competent staff to meet current and future programme needs.

You will develop an in-depth understanding of the evolving competence / skill / learning requirements driven by the current and future programme needs in the allocated business area and/or for large programmes/ projects. Alongside this, you'll also design, develop and where required, deliver training courses and programmes in line with company procedures, ensuring training methods are modern and up to date with latest industry best practice and relevant legislation.

You'll be expected to establish and report upon metrics that measure the performance and success of ongoing training programs. Identify points of improvement and develop solutions that improve the effectiveness of training programs. The post holder will also ensure training courses are loaded into Company training management system and course content is kept up to date with any changes.

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Degree or equivalent experience in relevant subject.
• JSP822 Experience (Defence Direction and Guidance for Training and Education).
• Professional Qualification from CIPD or another relevant professional body.
• Experience of working as a trainer/assessor.

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 below, 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.

We'd like you to have experience in some of the following:

• To have an awareness of continuous improvements activities and their methodologies.
• Evidence of leadership and management experience including:
• Experience of working with schedules and deadlines.
• Experience of leading, managing & developing teams.
• Implementation of process improvements/efficiencies
• Strategic decision making
• Ability to plan, prioritise and task workload, deliver in an organised manner and present results to senior managers.
• Good organisational, written, and verbal communication skills
• Strong relationship building skills with the ability to influence
• Capable of resolving problems including those arising through interaction with other sections / departments and external customers
• Experience of collating and interpreting data to produce analytical reports
• Proficient in MS Office applications including MS Word and Excel
• HNC/Degree in a technical discipline or relevant working experience

Most importantly you will be working with a remarkable team supporting the delivery of extraordinary things. You'll Be Set for Success If you have some of the following skills and experience:

• Knowledge of Inventory Control, storage, handling and movement of Radioactive/Hazardous Materials
• Knowledge of radiological and criticality safety hazard management

You'll need to have the ability to work calmly and constructively in a priority changing environment and be able to manage your own and your team's 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 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. Typically 4 days onsite per week.

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.

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