Independent Oversight Senior Assurer
Quick Summary
AWE operates a 9-day working fortnight. Due to the classified nature of the work involved, there are limited opportunities to work from home in this role.
Requirements
~1 min read· Lead and conduct activities in support of the Independent Oversight requirements; provide constructive challenge and recognise good performance.
· Ensure a programme is established and agreed for area of responsibility.
· Ensure effective working relationship with stakeholders and external regulators.
· Provide tactical advice to the business on aspects of the Independent Oversight activities, as required.
· Deliver timely feedback and reports to stakeholders following Independent Oversight activities.
· Gain timely agreement to findings, and follow-up issues and actions in collaboration with stakeholders.
· Maintain and promote high personal standards in environment, safety, health, security, and quality and be a great team player.
· Promote a diverse and inclusive environment and to seek opportunities for continuous improvement and personal development.
Responsibilities
~1 min read· Analyse data to create themes to support forming the strategic independent overview of the business.
· Provide clear and regular information to allow a strategic independent overview of the business.
· Support delivery of all Independent Oversight activities.
· Lead the implementation of internal and external best practice within the Independent Oversight Sub Function.
· Support initiatives to ensure that Independent Oversight remains effective and efficient.
· Create proposals to support the Independent Oversight strategy and agree implementation.
· Identify and develop improvements to the end-to-end Independent Oversight process
· Promote an environment of learning for other team members and be active in their development through coaching and mentoring.
What We Offer
~1 min read
· 270 hours of annual leave.
· Market leading contributory pension scheme (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
· Family friendly policies: Maternity Leave - 39 Weeks Full Pay and Paternity Leave - 4 Weeks Full Pay.
· Opportunities for Professional Career Development including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
· Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
· Life Assurance (4 x annual salary).
· Discounts – access to savings on a wide range of everyday spending.
· Special Leave Policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring.
The 'Working at AWE' page on our website is where you can find full details in the 'AWE Benefits Guide'.
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.
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.
- 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.
- 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.
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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 decisio
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- November 13, 2026
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