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.

IT Manager

Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking.

Package: £48,250 - £70,000(depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight.

Let us introduce the role

AWE is currently recruiting for an IT Manager for the Enterprise Applications group.

We are looking to recruit an experienced IT Manager to deliver product ownership for applications and ITSM services, roadmaps, supporting Service Management and overall Operational Service delivery, including strategic direction in line with AWE’s Business plan and mission.

Key Accountabilities:

• Act as the product owner for designated applications, accountable for the continued development of roadmaps aligned to business and strategic requirements.
• Ensure the functional capabilities of designated applications are developed and exploited to deliver an effective, efficient, and proactive approach to application product ownership.
• Manage the day-to-day sustainment of applications, ensuring that planning, end-user impact, change management, training and quality management are properly addressed and monitored to ensure that deadlines, budgets, and service levels are met, and results delivered.
• Responsible for agreeing an upgrade roadmap with the Supplier for each of the Group B applications. The roadmap shall be used to agree a schedule of releases allowing the business to effectively plan and ensure that the roadmap for Group B applications maintains applications to N-2

Who are we looking for?

We do need you to have the following:

• Supervisory, leadership and performance management skills
• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to manage client expectations, communicate effectively across teams, and present to senior leadership.
• Knowledge of ITSM tools.
• Proven experience in IT service management or a similar role.
• Proven experience in IT service management or a similar role.
• Experience of managing application roadmaps and application upgrades

Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following:

• Relevant certifications in ITIL, Service Management, or Project Management (such as ITIL Foundation, PMP, or PRINCE2).
• Strong project management skills, with experience in planning, executing, and monitoring multiple client projects concurrently.
• Experience with helpdesk management tools, project management software, and performance monitoring systems.

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:

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.
• 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'.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non-contractual basis. Typically 3 days onsite per week.

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.

Next 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.

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Please note that you must be a British Citizen to apply for a role with us.

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 us will be used to encourage and support you through the application process and will be held only for this purpose in accordance with GDPR.