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.
Location: RG7 4PR, currently located between Reading and Basingstoke. We need you to be flexible attending the office up to 3 days per week.
Package: Starting from £37,910 (depending on your suitability, qualifications, and level of experience)
Working pattern: AWE 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.
Let us introduce the role
As an Information Rights Specialist at AWE Nuclear Security Technologies, you will be developing a solid working knowledge of the Data Protection legislation; GDPR & DPA 2018 Act, Freedom of Information Act (FoIA) and the Environmental Information Regulations (EIR).
Handling casework, ensuring subject matter experts engage fully with the Information Rights Team and all stakeholders to meet the statutory deadlines.
We would like you to have demonstrable experience of the following:
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A good understanding the FOI Act, and or data protection legislation Or transferable skills and an aptitude to learn new skills within an established team.
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To be able to handle FOI requests, Data Subject Access requests; ensuring timely compliance.
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Interpreting information and identifying sensitive data.
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Strong written and verbal skills.
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Attention to detail
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Ensuring accuracy and integrity in managing information.
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Working collaboratively with departments and partners to gather information and compile responses.
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Ensuring practices conform to legislative and regulatory standards.
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Familiarity with information management tools.
Some reasons we think you’ll love it here:
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9-day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off work, in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
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Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
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Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
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:
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This role requires Developed Vetting if successful which is funded by AWE.
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Interviews will be 75 minutes on TEAMs during working hours.
Due to the classified nature of some of the work involved, there may be periods when opportunities to work from home are limited in this role. It is anticipated that the successful candidate will spend the majority of their time working on site at AWE Aldermaston with the potential to move to Green Park, Reading in the future.
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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:
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We encourage you to apply promptly to avoid disappointment if applications are high and the role therefore closes.
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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.
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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.
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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.
