Life at AWE

If you’re looking for a role which will intrigue and excite you time and time again, then look no further. From science, to engineering, to manufacturing, to business services – it’s highly likely we’ve got a role to suit you. 

We’re proud to have been recognised in a number of categories in the Best Companies to Work For. These awards are based solely on employee feedback, and we’re fortunate that our people enjoy life at AWE enough to share their experiences. 

Employee development

We believe in supporting our people through long-term investment in learning and development. Alongside in-house and on-line training capabilities, we support membership of professional bodies.

We also focus on building and developing leadership skills, in pursuit of our best-in-class ambition. We do this through tailored leadership development programmes, accredited by the Chartered Management Institute, designed to equip our leaders with the skills to drive performance and bring out the best in their teams.


Our people promise

We’re passionate about looking after our teams, ensuring they can perform their roles to the best of their ability. We want to ensure that every employee is recognised and rewarded for their contribution.

Why choose AWE?

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)
  • 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.
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