Science Services Manager

 

Main characteristics

Location

Tadley, Hampshire

Company

AWE

Salary

£55270 - £87350/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Military / Emergency / Government

Job summary

AWE is currently recruiting for a Science Services Manager.

This role offers an excellent opportunity for anyone looking to step up into a leadership role, a change of leadership role, or those looking to develop their people leadership skills.

Science Services Manager

Location: Reading

Package: £55,270 - £87,350 (depending on your suitability and level of experience)

Closing date: 13th November 2023

As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:

Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)
Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training
Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services
A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)
Life Assurance
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 for your family
A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site
Potential opportunities to travel with work for conferences and collaboration

The Science Business Operations team is looking for a driven leader to undertake a fulfilling role as the Science Services Manager providing governance and stakeholder management across the 50+ Services in Science.

The successful candidate will work closely with all Science areas to ensure effective governance of service delivery, providing assurance to the Executive Director of Science and Director of Science (People Capability). They will coordinate development of, and management of, Service Level Agreements, order book, reporting and metrics for all Science Services. The role requires routine engagement with both internal Science and external Programme/Tech Centre stakeholders.

The benefits of implementing Services across Science means that we are aligned to the Operating Model and as well as providing people with clarity of accountabilities, there are clear lines of sight of delivery for the programmes and the mission.

What will you be responsible for?

Providing Science Services support and governance across Science, ensuring consistency & compliance to business rhythm
Leading Service Delivery reviews with key stakeholders
Ensuring the production of key metrics and reports, ensuring accuracy and consistency across Science. Providing appropriate consolidated views for each reporting level and accompanying narrative
Providing an overview and be the point of contact for annual submission of Science Services data into business plans
Assessing and helping to plan future Science Services, and therefore capability requirements, based on programme demand, whilst driving efficiencies and utilisation in line with budget
Liaising with stakeholders across the business, including Heads of Science, Science Service Delivery leads, capability sponsors, Science Resource Manager and Tech Centre Group Leader Ops Control (GLOC)'s / Programme Project Managers to understand requirements and inform effective decisions
Scoping, leading and delivering multi-functional and focussed tasks
The conversion of business data into required management information and high-level reporting
We would be interested in hearing from candidates who can demonstrate knowledge or experience in some of the following:

Awareness of corporate strategies and business wide initiatives
Proactively seek opportunities for continuous improvement and efficiencies that engage others and add value
Ability to set, and support others in setting, strategic direction
Excellent organisation
Proven track record of delivering with success and overcoming complex challenges
Understanding of how to present metrics and management information
Experience in managing a diverse range of stakeholders
Proficient data analysis and adaptable communication methods to reach and engage across the organisation
Proficient in the use of Microsoft Products
Experience of successfully managing high performing and motivated teams
Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, and able to communicate information in a clear and concise manner
Competence in the use of MS Office (Word, Excel and PowerPoint)

The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.
Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role