Commercial Enablement Director

We’re looking for an experienced senior leader who combines strong people leadership with a track record of delivering transformation and operational improvement within a complex, regulated environment.

You will bring:

Experience leading a substantial function or team, ideally at a scale of around 80–100 FTE

Strong commercial experience , with particular depth across commercial policy, governance, procedures and controls

A proven track record of leading significant transformation and change

Experience designing, implementing or improving operating models and governance frameworks

Strong knowledge of systems, processes and digital enablement , with the ability to identify and deliver improvements

Experience working with Executive and senior-level stakeholders , influencing across organisational boundaries

Strong commercial, analytical and strategic judgement, with an ability to balance governance and compliance with effective delivery

Experience of organisational capability and workforce planning in a complex environment

The leadership presence to build, develop and inspire a large, high-performing team

This role would suit a commercially minded transformation leader who can see the bigger picture, but is equally comfortable getting underneath the operating model, governance, systems and processes that make a commercial function effective.

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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.

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.