Business operations analyst

AWE currently has an exciting opportunity for a Business Operations Analyst. This role would support the delivery and operational capability of the Physics sub function within the Science function here at AWE. Location: Aldermaston, West Berkshire. We are located between Reading and Basingstoke, with onsite parking. Package: GBP31,000 - GBP46,000 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience ) Closing Date: 31st May 2024 The Role Are you looking for a role that is dynamic, interesting, and challenging, with no two days the same? Are you looking for a role where you can gain a sense of satisfaction from making a difference across the business? Then why not apply for a role within the Physics Business Operations team as a Physics Business Operations Analyst. This role will give you the opportunity to get involved with a team that is supporting both the tactical and strategic business focuses across the Physics sub-function. The successful candidate will be part of the Physics Business Operations team supporting the Head of Physics and Physics management team in developing, managing, and maintaining the sub function, to ensure it has the resource and capability to deliver against the current and future programme demands necessary to support AWE #39;s mission. The Physics Business Operations team work closely alongside other counter parts across the business to ensure consistency in processes and procedures across the Science and Engineering Functions. We are looking for candidates that offer a board range of skills to support SharePoint development and management, dashboards, programme and finance portfolios, data analysts and communications. What you could be involved and responsible for. Data analysis: Providing metrics and developing dashboards to input into the Physics Visual Management Board (VMB), functional services, supply and demand, resource management alongside a number of other areas. Documentation: Updating documentation to reflect new processes or procedures and communicating it out to the leadership, management and across the sub function. Training: To support Physics Business Operations with understanding all the training requirements across Physics, developing a training and upskilling hub, working on career pathways and developing a competency/skillset databases. Sub function: Support the Head of Physics and Physics Business Operations team with managing the sub function, transformation activities and company initiatives and any other reasonable duties that align to this position. Who Are We Looking For? The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: Strong communication skills with the ability to form strong stakeholder relationships across the business. Good business acumen with experience supporting a variety of business disciplines. Strong organisational skills with the ability to balance conflicting demands, prioritise and deliver effectively under pressure. Strong administration skills with diligence. Experience in presenting high level metrics in a meaningful way for trend analysis to a wide range of audiences. Computer literate with a good working understanding of Microsoft Office (particularly Excel, Power BI. Power Automat) and SharePoint. Excellent track record of delivery and engagement with senior stakeholders. What will you get from us? 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 (including Bank Holidays). 9-day working fortnight - 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. Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay. 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 market leading contributory pension scheme (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 savings. 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. Important things you need to know: You must be a UK citizen who has been resident in the UK for the past 10 years. Interviews will be 90 minutes in length and will be held over Microsoft Teams. You will be required to prepare a 10-minute presentation in advance. Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role. This will be funded by AWE