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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. Role title: Head of People & Culture Partnering AWE is currently recruiting for a Head of People & Culture Partnering responsible for shaping and driving a high-performance culture across the organisation. 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. Ready to play your part? At AWE, it’s not just a job, it’s far more than that. Our shared purpose is to help keep the nation safe. Could this role be the opportunity for you to play your part? The Head of People & Culture Partnering is a leadership role, managing a team of experienced People & Culture (P&C) Partners to deliver impactful people strategies aligned with business milestones and objectives. The role is accountable for curating and executing the organisation-wide People Plan, fostering a culture of excellence, inclusion, and continuous improvement. The role also oversees the Talent Management and Performance centre of excellence and is accountable for driving a performance culture across AWE. As part of your role, you will also: Lead the end-to-end talent management strategy, including succession planning, capability building, and performance frameworks to drive a high-performance culture. Build trusted relationships with executive and senior leaders to co-create people solutions that reflect business challenges and customer needs. Provide guidance on organisational design, workforce planning, and change management, while influencing cultural transformation and embedding inclusive, high-performing behaviours. Who are we looking for? We are seeking an experienced senior HR leader with a strong track record in complex, matrixed organisations. The ideal candidate will have demonstrated success in leading high-performing HR business partnering teams and possess deep expertise in organisational development, change management, and talent strategy. You should bring strong strategic thinking and business acumen, with the ability to influence at executive level and balance headcount budgets and strategic workforce planning requirements with business needs. A data-driven mindset is essential, with the ability to translate insights into actionable solutions that drive performance and long-term value. We do need you to have the following: Bachelor’s degree in Human Resources, Business, Psychology, or related field or relevant experience. Whilst not to be considered a tick list, we’d like you to have experience in some of the following: Stakeholder Management, ability to build trust and credibility across technical and operational stakeholders. Strategic thinking, ability to navigate complexity, structure ambiguous problems, and develop long-term workforce strategies. Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to influence senior stakeholders and present to executive boards. Ability to write executive and board level strategies and presentations. 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. Location: RG7 4PR, located between Reading and Basingstoke, with free onsite parking. #LI-GM1 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. 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. If you’re looking for a role with excitement, intrigue and something that really makes a difference then now is the time to join AWE. 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