About this role
Salary: £41,000 - 81,000 per year
Requirements: We are looking for an experienced, forward-thinking leader to own and lead our ORT function as it continues to mature and embed within our operating model.We need someone who can operate confidently at senior levels, influence across diverse stakeholder groups, and lead a high-performing team within a complex programme, project and operational context.We are seeking strong practical delivery experience from a programme, project, capability management or operational background.You must be able to understand operational requirements in their broadest sense, integrate them effectively into delivery lifecycles, and maintain a consistent focus on transition into service.We need sound judgement and the ability to interpret complex and technical information.You must have the confidence to make, challenge and inform decisions that improve delivery outcomes.We are looking for an engaging and collaborative leader who can work effectively across Business Units, other users and enabling functions.You should be able to build productive relationships with external partners and communities of practice.You must be an accomplished communicator, credible advisor, and trusted leader of ORMs operating across the enterprise.You should be able to assimilate the breadth and scale of our portfolio, plan and prioritise ORT support accordingly, shape doctrine, policy and process, and provide clear direction and assurance.Experience in operational readiness planning and delivery and/or transition into service is required.Experience in programme, project or capability management in complex delivery environments is required.You should have understanding of operational readiness drivers and the ability to provide credible insight that supports high-quality decision-making.Strong, confident leadership and the ability to influence at senior levels and guide multidisciplinary teams are required.Excellent stakeholder management skills and the ability to build effective cross-functional relationships are required.Experience operating in environments undergoing change and transformation is required.A proven track record of driving delivery, improving performance, and leading people through change is required.Clear, confident verbal and written communication skills are required.You must be able to absorb and assimilate unfamiliar technical information.Financial and commercial awareness is required.We require a professional programme, project management or related qualification, or a clear commitment to achieving one.Familiarity with IPA expectations and recognised guidance such as MSP and APM standards is required. Responsibilities: We will rely on you to shape, drive and assure our enterprise approach to operational readiness and transition.You will continue to develop and embed our ORT approach across the organisation.You will ensure operational requirements are identified early, integrated throughout delivery lifecycles, and effectively realised at transition to operations.You will lead our ORT Group, including our Operational Readiness Managers, and act as our functional authority for operational readiness and transition.You will own and maintain our ORT Concept, Policy, Strategy, Plans and Tools, including the Operational Readiness Review process.You will ensure coherence across Business Units and enabling functions, and alignment with regulatory and corporate policy expectations.You will oversee ORT-related risks and issues.You will provide expert guidance to ORMs and senior stakeholders.You will ensure consistent, high-quality application of ORT across our programme and project portfolio.You will work closely with senior leaders to champion pan-organisation integration.You will shape organisational performance and drive continuous improvement in how operational capability is planned, delivered, commissioned and sustained.You will provide clear direction and assurance to ORMs working at the front line of delivery. Technologies: DoctrineSupport More:
We are AWE, based at RG7 4PR between Reading and Basingstoke with free onsite parking. We offer a salary of £87,000 to £97,000 and operate a 9-day working fortnight, with flexible working requests considered. Our benefits include 270 hours of annual leave, a market-leading contributory pension scheme, family-friendly policies, professional career development support, an employee assistance programme, occupational health services, life assurance, discounts, and special leave for volunteering, public service and caring. This is a senior leadership role with significant responsibility for enabling our major programmes and projects to achieve operational capability and transition successfully into service in a complex, highly regulated environment.
last updated 29 week of 2026