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Head of Operations - EPURE
Location: Valduc, France
Working pattern: EPURE operates a 5-day working week. For this role, employees will be deployed to Valduc, France and are required to work fully onsite.
As the role is based in France, employees will follow the French Bank Holidays. There is a 1-week shutdown in the summer in addition to a Christmas shutdown based on local site arrangements. We support flexible working arrangements where possible, including varied working hours, while maintaining an onsite presence. Please let us know if you would like us to consider an alternative working pattern as part of your application.
You will be expected to have or attain French language skills to communicate effectively, both written and oral.
Please note, this role will begin deployment in December 2027, with appropriate training provided prior to taking up the post.
Let us introduce the role
AWE is currently recruiting for a Head of Operations to lead and manage UK operations within EPURE in Valduc, France, supporting Teutates Treaty delivery, transition to full operational capability, and execution of the future EPURE trials programme.
Reporting to the TT&E General Manager and operating as an integral member of the TT&E Business Unit Senior Leadership Team (SLT), this role combines broad Business Unit operational leadership with specialist accountability for complex, highly regulated and politically sensitive operations in an international, dual-regulator environment.
The Head of Operations is accountable for the safety, security and delivery of UK operations within EPURE, including UK Eyes Only areas of the facility. The role also fulfils the obligations of the Deputy Division Manager of EPURE, as defined within the Teutates Treaty arrangements.
Leading a large, multi-disciplinary team, the role will deliver safe, secure, high-quality operations to time and cost, ensuring compliance with UK, French and treaty obligations. Working closely with the TT&E Business Unit, Teutates Programme and senior stakeholders, the Head of Operations will drive support long-term strategy, and embed operational excellence, continuous improvement and high-performance behaviours across the operational environment.
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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:
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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AWE (Atomic Weapons Establishment) is a UK Ministry of Defence research facility responsible for the design, manufacture, and support of warheads for the United Kingdom's nuclear deterrent. The organization provides advanced science, engineering, and technology solutions for national defense and security.