Location: Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Posted: 2 days ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
Job Description
At Leonardo, we have an exciting opportunity to join our Systems Engineering Department as an Engineering Coordinator and play an integral role in supporting activities across engineering.
Leonardo is a global high‑tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. The Radar and Advanced Targeting line of business, based in Edinburgh, is uniquely positioned as one of the world's top manufacturers of radars, lasers and infrared countermeasure systems.
Responsibilities
* Support recruitment activities, such as onboarding engineering new starters, tracking candidates, and confirming start dates.
* Engage with multi‑discipline teams to understand supply and demand.
* Coordinate data to support areas such as utilisation and headcount management.
* Track the monthly financial movement within the department, identifying and investigating anomalies.
* Organise training requirements for the department and work with Learning & Development to book external training and conferences.
* Act as point of contact for the function for those requiring administration support for timesheets, travel, expenses, absences, etc.
* Assist with the organisation of departmental communications, briefings and events.
* Track and coordinate desk moves within the office floors to support co‑location of teams.
* Work alongside the Systems Function Lead and other Functional Coordinators to deliver our Early Careers campaign.
Qualifications
* Comprehensive administrative / coordination experience in a busy environment.
* Comfortable engaging with internal and external stakeholders across multi‑functional teams.
* Competent user of Microsoft packages, especially Excel and PowerPoint.
* Strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks to achieve results.
* Ability to work on own initiative against a variety of competing priorities while maintaining accuracy.
* Self‑motivation with an aptitude for problem solving and driving issues to conclusion.
We are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all of the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.
Security Clearance
This role is subject to pre‑employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, which could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Why Join Us
* Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi‑days each year.
* Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
* Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity.
* Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
* Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
* Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
* Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
* Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part‑time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.
For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.
Job Details
Primary Location: GB – Edinburgh
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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