Business Administrator
Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking .
Package: 23,280 - 33,160 (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 Business Administrator within the External Technical Partnerships Office. Are you someone who thrives in a dynamic environment where no two days are the same? Are you a proactive team player with strong administrative, communication and Stakeholder Management skills, ready to take on a variety of tasks and make a real impact? If so, we'd love to hear from you.
Who are we looking for?
We do need you to have the following
* Proven stakeholder management skills with both internal & external customers
* Exceptional organisational skills with a strong capacity to prioritise tasks effectively.
* Proficient in the use of the MS Office Suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook).
* Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
* Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a team environment.
* Strong problem-solving and decision-making capabilities.
* High level of professionalism and integrity
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.
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.
Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 2 days onsite per week.