Configuration Administrator

What if you could work with remarkable people on extraordinary things? What if the result was something a little bit special? What if your role was mission critical?

For nearly 70 years, AWE has been at the forefront of nuclear weapons research and development. We have a critical mission: to provide the warheads for the UK's ultimate deterrent - Trident. We also use our unique skills to provide wider UK government with counter-terrorism and nuclear threat reduction solutions.

We are recruiting for an Configuration Administrator to complement the Configuration Specialist(s) and Senior Configuration Specialist(s) to deliver a configuration management service in accordance with the Configuration Management Plans (CMP) that supports the area(s) of responsibility, contributing to Licence Condition 22 compliance.

Location - Reading/Basingstoke

Salary - from £27,980 per annum

AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) offers an attractive array of benefits which include:

• Market leading contributory pension scheme
• Generous holiday entitlement (270 hours a year inc. bank holidays, plus every other Friday off)
• Flexible working hours
• Salary sacrifice scheme
• Consideration for either full time or part time hours. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time
• Relocation package available (terms and conditions apply)

Key Accountabilities:

• Accountable for assisting in maintaining Configuration Control system across their area(s) of responsibility.
• Maintaining baselines (under direction) in accordance with Corporate Configuration Standard.
• Assists in collating data and report progress to Change Boards (CBs).
• Maintaining Configuration Change Control and reporting of Change Status to Central Configuration Governance.
• Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security and quality and be a great team player.

Key Responsibilities:

• Undertakes Configuration Change Control (CBs), in maintaining control of the changes across their area(s) of responsibility.
• Assists in collating and reporting Configuration Status Accounting data as required by the Configuration Manager.
• Assists in carrying out local Configuration Audits to ensure continued compliance and report on results.
• Assisting with establishing and defining the Configuration Baseline by producing the supporting documentation for Configuration Items.
• Integrate with the appropriate teams that are responsible for updating the content of the Configuration Baseline including supporting Projects Handover activities.
• The Company may require you to fulfil any other reasonable duties aligned to your position from time to time in line with business needs.

You Will Have:

• A good understanding of Microsoft Applications including Excel, Outlook & Teams
• A strong communicator at various levels
• Previous experience of planning meetings and minute taking would be beneficial
• Document Control experience would be desirable
• Experience with Meridian software systems would be desirable

All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.