AWE is currently recruiting for a
Mechanical Engineering Line Manager
to join the Trials Experiments & Technology Development (TET) function to support the delivery of the programme portfolio. Location:
Space Park Leicester with some travel to AWE (Aldermaston) , with
free onsite parking . Package: £47,690 - £60,000
(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. Let us introduce the role The role will be based at
Space Park Leicester
which presents an opportunity to help build a new team that aims to enable AWE to feed into science and engineering talent available in the academia and businesses throughout the midlands. You will act as a liaison between the TET Management team and the staff who implement their vision. These teams are new so you will need to have a proven record of managing diverse teams of personnel who require strong leadership and vision. Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours: Experience of Line Management of a newly formed team to support the following activities:
Development and testing of Mechanical Engineering projects. Development of environmental test reference bodies. Material development & testing. Aerothermal and engineering analysis. To advise on advanced component manufacturing.
Working as a team with the other managers to provide best practice support to our personnel. Working as a team with the other managers to ensure delivery of the portfolio is met. Identifying and supporting opportunities for developing staff within your area of responsibility. Support the logistics of the recruitment process whilst adhering to AWE's recruitment policy. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Experience of managing engineering staff. Effective communication and influencing skills. Knowledge of core mechanical design engineering principles. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Experience of providing a resilient approach to driving change and supportive change management. 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. 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: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. 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.
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Mechanical Engineering Line Manager
to join the Trials Experiments & Technology Development (TET) function to support the delivery of the programme portfolio. Location:
Space Park Leicester with some travel to AWE (Aldermaston) , with
free onsite parking . Package: £47,690 - £60,000
(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. Let us introduce the role The role will be based at
Space Park Leicester
which presents an opportunity to help build a new team that aims to enable AWE to feed into science and engineering talent available in the academia and businesses throughout the midlands. You will act as a liaison between the TET Management team and the staff who implement their vision. These teams are new so you will need to have a proven record of managing diverse teams of personnel who require strong leadership and vision. Ideal Candidates will have the following skills, experience, and behaviours: Experience of Line Management of a newly formed team to support the following activities:
Development and testing of Mechanical Engineering projects. Development of environmental test reference bodies. Material development & testing. Aerothermal and engineering analysis. To advise on advanced component manufacturing.
Working as a team with the other managers to provide best practice support to our personnel. Working as a team with the other managers to ensure delivery of the portfolio is met. Identifying and supporting opportunities for developing staff within your area of responsibility. Support the logistics of the recruitment process whilst adhering to AWE's recruitment policy. Whilst not to be considered a checklist, candidates should be able to demonstrate some of the following: Experience of managing engineering staff. Effective communication and influencing skills. Knowledge of core mechanical design engineering principles. Strong organisational and problem-solving skills. Experience of providing a resilient approach to driving change and supportive change management. 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. 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: 9-day working fortnight - meaning you get every other Friday off work. In addition, 208 hours of holiday each year (equal to at least 25 days leave) plus Bank Holidays. 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.
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