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. Technical Administrator in Engineering Functional Services Closing Date: 12th March 2025 Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. Due to the classified 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 most of their time (80%) working on site at AWE Aldermaston. Package: £24,270 - £34,570 per annum ( 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 The Engineering Functional Services (EFS) Team within AWE are looking for an innovative, creative, and highly motivated Technical Administrator. This role will provide technical admin support, underpinning facility activities and supporting the Engineering Functional Services Team with day-to-day tasks. Role responsibilities will include but are not limited to: Data compilation, co-ordination, report generation and information management (including management of various metrics, KPIs, stakeholder feedback and minute taking where required). Management of various spreadsheets and databases relevant to EFS activities as well as the EFS mailbox. Printing, binding, filing and control of documentation as required. Support quality and safety and waste management activities as directed by the EFS Team Leader. Management of general visit requests and maintenance/engineer visits - including supporting deconfliction of work, comms to EFS Team and recording maintenance related issues for escalation. Managing procurement activities as directed by EFS Team. Responsible for other duties as reasonably required from time to time by line/task management. Who are we looking for? We do need you to have the following: The successful candidate must have previous experience of working within an admin focussed role. Excellent interpersonal skills, ability to work independently but also within a team; supporting colleagues to achieve the team’s goals. A track record of driving delivery, performance and continuous improvement and demonstrable working appreciation of financial and business requirements. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following: Knowledge of waste management processes Knowledge of quality and safety expectations within an engineering laboratory environment Knowledge of public procurement regulations 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'. LI-KT Next 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.