Information Support Officer

AWE plc

Information Support Officer

£35000

AWE plc, Reading

  • Full time
  • Permanent
  • Remote working

Posted 2 weeks ago, 15 May | Get your application in now before you miss out!

Closing date: Closing date not specified

job Ref: 09513f923b45417189dd74b510a73fa5

Full Job Description

AWE's Business Engagement team are looking to hire an Information Support Officer. Internally you will be known as a Technology Adoption Champion and will be responsible for championing the Microsoft Office 365 suite of collaboration products (including but not limited to SharePoint, Teams, Viva, Exchange, and OneDrive) and related productivity-based solutions.,

  • Champion the vision, strategy and roadmap for the Microsoft 365 products.

  • Champion the Digital Culture strategy.

  • Support the business in their adoption and exploitation of M365 products.

  • Support the M365 Senior Technology Adoption Champion and Information Technology Adoption Lead with stakeholder engagement and running engagement events.

  • Deputise for M365 Senior Technology Adoption Champion where necessary at key stakeholder engagements.

  • Deputise for M365 Senior Technology Adoption Champion where necessary with Microsoft 365 Product meetings.

  • Support management and development of communication materials used for driving adoption and exploitation of selected Microsoft 365 services and Digital strategy.

  • Oversight of up-skilling materials and Quick reference guides, ensuring all activities and deliverables take into account Licence Conditions 6 & 25., Develop a thorough understanding of the M365 suite of applications and their capabilities and stay abreast of product evolution.

  • Adoption and exploitation of M365 products to support the business.

  • Deputise where necessary for the Senior Technology Adoption Champion.

  • Support key stakeholder engagement and M365 events.

  • Champion Information Management and Information Exploitation activities to support Licence Conditions 6 & 25.

    Understanding of what the M365 suite of applications are

  • Strong working experience with SharePoint

  • Prior experience of presenting to Internal & External stakeholders

  • Experience with Business Change or Adoption

  • Experience within IT or Project Management would be beneficial but is certainly not essential

  • A broad awareness of Information legislation (for example GDPR, Public Records Act etc.)

  • A strong communicator both written & verbal


  • All Candidates must be willing and able to obtain and maintain the necessary security clearance for the role.

    Information Services and Security have a vital role to play in a crucial national mission. We're here to enable the organisation to deliver through the use of technology. As AWE transforms itself to meet the needs of the UK's next-generation nuclear deterrent, we need to adapt to deliver data-driven decision making, flexible and future-proofed IT services, adaptable cyber security, support to a multi-billion Pound building programme, and many more.

    Salary - £27,980 - £35,000

    As part of our People Promise, AWE (one of the best 25 big companies to work for in the UK) has a range of benefits to suit you. These include:
  • Time to recharge your batteries with 270 hours of annual leave (plus every other Friday off work)

  • Consideration for flexible working arrangements so that your work may fit in with your lifestyle. Just let us know on your application if you wish to work part time

  • Opportunities for Professional Career Development that include funding for the annual membership of a relevant professional body, access to mentors and training

  • Employee Assistance Programme and Occupational Health Services

  • A generous defined contribution Group Personal Pension (we will pay between 9% and 13% of your pensionable pay depending on your own contribution)

  • Life Assurance

  • 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 for your family

  • A host of voluntary & core benefits to suit your health and wellbeing - more information available on our careers site