Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. We will consider flexible working requests so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. AWE is currently recruiting for a Senior Nuclear Security Specialist to join our Nuclear Threat Reduction Group bringing their experience to AWE and to successfully playing a key role in delivering for our customers. Nuclear Threat Reduction supports Government organisations in exploiting AWE's wealth of radiological and nuclear knowledge, developing and delivering national security capabilities in support of the UK CONTEST Strategy. This role in NTR Operations is suitable for an experienced hire, and will heavily utilise soft skills, engaging with policy makers, technical specialists, and end-users. A strong team working ethic and understanding of scientific process and technologies is required, particularly electronics and radiation detection technologies. Electrical Engineering (including electronics technicians or similar) Mechanical Engineering Leading operational capability development tasks to schedule, cost and quality in support to the Nuclear Threat Reduction (NTR) Operations programme: Lead the development and deployment of the AWE operational response capabilities, Leading the development of an overarching configuration control and maintenance for specialist detection instruments; applying appropriate policies and techniques to ensure they are appropriately maintained, stored and configured against agreed processes and procedures. Procurement, configuration and through life management of operational equipment and other assets, Leading quality assurance in areas such as electrical testing and calibration of instruments, Planning delivering and reporting on exercises and associated validation activities, Providing a fit for purpose technology or capability used by the operational response team that meet customer expectations (including configuration, maintenance and quality control). 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.