Regional Workplace Manager

Job Overview

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.

AWE is currently recruiting for a Regional Workplace Performance Manager to join the team.

Location: Located between Green Park Reading, with free onsite parking. You may be required to travel to other sites such as Space Park, Leicester.

Package: Starting from £46,950 - £65,000 (depending on suitability, qualifications and level of experience).

Working pattern: AWE operates a 9‑day working fortnight. Flexible working requests are considered to fit your lifestyle.

• Partner with E&L, Security, People and Places, and IT to develop and own location improvement plans.
• Engage with employees to build ownership of spaces, ways of working, location performance and utilisation.
• Ensure the workplace design and corporate space standards are maintained.
• Champion EEDI improvements through analytical and best practice guidelines.
• Be a cultural collaborator and set expectations.
• Be available, as required, on any site covered by the stipulated regional area.
• Be available to return to any main operating base for meetings and other travel as required.
• Maintain clear documentation, plans and agreements.
• Support other Regional Workplace Performance Leads and other members of the Places and E&L teams.

• Tracking and analysing regional performance data, identifying trends, reporting on key performance indicators (KPIs) to senior management.
• Conducting data audits and quality inspections to ensure accuracy and compliance with standards.
• Working with local managers and other key stakeholders to develop and implement location performance improvement plans.
• Identifying functional and operational risks and ensuring they are mitigated or escalated as required.

• Ability to lead and influence stakeholders.
• Excellent communication and people skills.
• Experience with GDPR data, processes, policies and regulations.
• Proficiency with project management software.
• Knowledge of DDA Regulations, The Workplace (Health, Safety and Welfare) Regulations 1992, Health and Safety at Work Act 1974, Management of Health and Safety Regulations 1999, Approved Code of Practice.
• Strong analytical and statistical skills.
• Experience leading and managing change and transformation initiatives effectively.

• 9‑day working fortnight – meaning you get every other Friday off in addition to 270 hours of annual leave.
• Market‑leading contributory pension scheme (AWE pays between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your contributions).
• Family‑friendly policies: 39‑weeks full‑pay maternity leave and 4‑weeks full‑pay paternity leave.
• Opportunities for professional career development, including funding for annual membership of a relevant professional body.
• Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services.
• Life Assurance (four times annual salary).
• Discounts – access to savings on everyday spending.
• Special leave policy including paid time off for volunteering, public service (including reserve forces) and caring responsibilities.

Hybrid working is available for this role on an informal, non‑contractual basis – typically 3 days onsite per week.

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, fit with our values, transferable skills and 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.

• Please apply promptly to avoid disappointment; the role may close early if applications are high.
• Security clearance is required. AWE will fund the clearance; you must be a British citizen who has lived in the UK for the past 5 years for security clearance and 10 years for DV clearance.
• If you need adjustments or accommodations during the recruitment process, let us know on your application form.
• Interviews typically take place over Teams and are usually a single‑stage process.

We aim to create workplaces that recognise and celebrate differences, encourage diverse contributions, and allow employees to be themselves. We strive for a genuine culture of openness and inclusion and encourage diverse applicants. Any inclusion information you provide will be stored in accordance with GDPR, kept separate from your application and CV, and not shared with interviewers or hiring decision makers.

Please note that you must be a British citizen to apply for this role.