Business Case Assurance Specialist

Job title: Business Case Assurance Specialist

Company: Atomic Weapons Establishment


Job description: 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.We are looking for a Business Case Assurance Specialist to join our Business Assurance team at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies.Package: Band starts at £35,380, we will negotiate upwards dependant on experienceLocation: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and BasingstokeAWE 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. Up to two days on site.Introducing the Role:This is primarily an administration role which will provide access to the wider project governance area, exposure to a portfolio of work at AWE. You will meet and build relationships with senior stakeholders across both AWE and MOD. You’ll be privy to key information and be seen as a trusted advisor. This is an ideal career for someone who is highly motivated and wants to grow and develop within project management and assurance.Key Responsibilities:

• Administer and, where required, help deliver a training and Learning from Experience (LFE) programme for all AWE staff and stakeholders involved in the production assurance and governance of business cases.
• Help support the provision of advice and guidance to the business for the drafting of Integrated Approvals and Assurance Plans (IAAP) and administer the configuration control and audit.

This is how a day could look:

• Nurturing and managing the business case assurance process, ensuring it is held appropriately.
• Overseeing and documenting the business case assurance pipeline, providing advice and guidance to stakeholders on the assurance process.
• Maintaining and administering the self-assessment checklist for the business case assurance process, supporting both internal and external audit activities.
• Managing and administering business case assurance reporting tools by producing metrics to assist line managers with decision-making, particularly using Excel Dashboards and Pivots.
• Administering the status and completion of actions, requirements, or conditions from formal approval boards, Information Notes, Review Notes, and ensuring lessons learned are documented appropriately and producing minutes.
• Overseeing and managing the business case pipeline, utilizing effective communications across the business and key functions to ensure pipelines are accurately maintained.
• Acting as Information Asset Coordinator for the Business Case Assurance Team (BCAT), ensuring records conform to Company policy and procedures.
• Maintaining the BCAT Intranet page and all BCAT internal SharePoint pages, ensuring the documents are up to date with current information.

We would like you to demonstrate some of the following skills and experience:

• Project and programme management background APM or Prince 2 (or working towards)
• Understanding of business cases (government business case methodology would be helpful)
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making abilities: Capable of analysing situations and making informed decisions.
• Understanding of risk analysis: Proficient in identifying and evaluating potential risks.
• Need to love and work proficiently with Excel and Sharepoint
• Effective time management: Skilled in managing priorities and working within challenging timescales.
• Professional aspirations: Desire to pursue membership in a professional body.
• Exceptional communication skills: Ability to convey information clearly and effectively and build rapport and trust
• Must be able to work autonomously and have a proactive mindset

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:

• 9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work.
• 270 hours holiday
• Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions)
• A truly meaningful role where your hard work impacts on our mission to keep the nation safe and secure.

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:

• We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes
• Interviews are 60 minutes on TEAMs during working hours
• UK Security Vetting clearance funded by AWE is required if successful at interview

We want you to feel comfortable and able to shine during your recruitment journey. Please let us know on your application form if you need any adjustments/accommodations.#LI-SMNext 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.

Expected salary:

Location: Aldermaston, Berkshire

Job date: Wed, 05 Mar 2025 06:09:27 GMT

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