Head of Operations - EPURE - Dijon, Cte-d'Or,21120
Job Type:Full-TimeSalary: NegotiableHead 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 adaptable 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 compl

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