The Role
This leadership role focusses on two aras of responsibility and ownership:
Firstly as an proactive member of the Products business Commercial functional first line, the role requires a pro-active participation and ownership of the Commercial teams development, wellbeing and addressing any issues facing the broader team
Secondly, This role requires the candidate to be a key part of the management team for both the Underwater Battlespace and Future Products sectors of the Products business within Defence Solutions.This will require the candidate to be able to:
Operate at both a strategic and tactical level by providing fit for purpose commercial models and guidance for export and domestic campaigns and programmes
Manage a team of up to 11 people which will include performance management, team welfair, team development and the delivery of functional objectives.
Role Responsibilities:
Not limited to...
Establish themselves as part of the management teams for the sectors, providing commercial advice to the Sector Heads and the rest of the management team.
Hands-on commercial leadership to complex and challenging commercial and contractual issues including the leading of negotiations, developing pricing and business winning strategies and obtaining internal approvals up to a senior board level.
Managing a team of up to 11 commercial professionals, ensuring they provide a high standard of commercial support through development, coaching and guidance.
Play an active and hands on role in the management and development of the wider Commercial function across both Maritime Services and the wider corporation.
Develop, maintain excellent working relationships with both internal and external customers and stakeholders at all levels.
What are BAE Systems looking for from you?:
Established Commercial background within the military/defence sector for both UK MOD and export customers.
In depth professional knowledge of Commercial principles, techniques and practices with an understanding of how Commercial roles fit in to an organisation as a whole.
Strong knowledge of contract law, terms and conditions (UK DEFON or US FARS would be advantageous).
Good level of awareness of all aspects of export contracting including financing and export controls.
7-10 years experience.
Defence-related industry experience.
Confident presenting skills.
People mananagement skills.
Strong analytical and numerical skills.
Proficient with all MS Office products.
Security Requirements: SC (can start on BPSS) & ITAR
This role will require you to hold or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance (SC). You will need to obtain a BPSS check as part of this process. You must be eligible to work in the UK without sponsorship and have lived and worked in the UK for a minimum 5 year period. If you are unsure as to whether you are eligible, please contact me to discuss.
The Umbrella rate quoted above is the Gross Umbrella rate (i.e. the rate we pay to the Umbrella Company inclusive of ALL employment costs). Please note, the rate paid by the Umbrella will be less, as will a Limited Deemed rate or Agency PAYE rate. Please get in touch to discuss the rates via these different payment vehicles