Principal Process & Performance Manager

AWE (Atomic Weapons Est.)

Reading, United Kingdom
Base: £63,270 to £95,000; bonus/equity: not specif...
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Senior commercial governance experience
Business case assurance using green book
Stakeholder management with mod and government
** AWE is seeking a Principal Process & Performance Manager to enhance their commercial governance and assurance framework, ensuring effective decision-making in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in commercial governance, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and improve processes. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a 9-day working fortnight and professional development opportunities. **

Job Summary

  • This senior role shapes critical commercial decisions governed by national safety standards at AWE.
  • The position involves leading a small specialist team to ensure high-quality assurance and performance insight across the organization.
  • Candidates benefit from a unique 9-day working fortnight offering every other Friday off plus extensive annual leave.

Matching Summary

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** AWE is seeking a Principal Process & Performance Manager to enhance their commercial governance and assurance framework, ensuring effective decision-making in a highly regulated environment. The ideal candidate will have senior-level experience in commercial governance, strong stakeholder management skills, and a proven ability to lead teams and improve processes. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary and a range of benefits, including a 9-day working fortnight and professional development opportunities. **

Salary

Base: £63,270 to £95,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: 9-day fortnight, 270 hours leave, pension up to 13%

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Senior commercial governance experience
  • Business case assurance using Green Book
  • Stakeholder management with MOD and government
  • Translating policy into usable processes
  • Leading audit responses and improvement

Nice-to-have

  • Experience working with NEC contracts
  • Embedding ESG and Social Value in procurement
  • MCIPS certification or willingness to obtain
  • Operating formal governance approval boards
  • Knowledge of contract compliance obligations

Key Requirements

  • British Citizen resident in UK for 5-10 years
  • Senior-level experience in regulated public sector
  • Hands-on business case assurance experience
  • Ability to challenge assumptions constructively
  • Proven ability to translate policy into frameworks

Work Rights

Must be British Citizen resident in UK for 5-10 years

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