Location
Stevenage
Overview
An opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for an ambitious project manager to provide project and contract administrative support to the delivery of a challenging portfolio of export contracts.
Salary: Circa £30,000 depending on experience
Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2-3 days per week on-site due to workload classification
Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship
Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
Benefits
* Company bonus: Up to £2,500 (based on company performance and will vary year to year)
* Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
* Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
* Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
* Flexible working: We welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: offers up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption and shared parental leave – enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
* Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more
* Healthcare Cash Plan: The Healthcare Cash Plan benefit provides the option to claim cash back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing and more
The opportunity
* Opportunities to engage with a wide range of international customers and cultures: North and South America, Asia, the Middle and Far East, Asia Pacific and Europe
* Provide a significant business contribution to the expanding portfolio of export contracts
* Support the MBDA Export Contract Manager with the organisation and preparation of customer‑facing meetings, post‑contract kick‑off, progress and acceptance meetings
* Engage with customers for routine administrative aspects, specifically document definition and coordination for delivery and payment as well as letter of credit, bank guarantees and transportation
* Preparation and coordination with involved functions within MBDA for customer deliveries in close liaison with the Shipping department
* Provide support during customer‑facing Factory Acceptance Tests at MBDA sites for a wide range of MBDA products, and assist loading procedures at departure ports and during customers' acceptance in the concerned country
* Gather all information pertaining to export licence condition fulfilment, and ensure completeness of the export licence tools in conjunction with Export Control function
What we’re looking for from you
* Motivated by an interesting and diverse work content with an openness to experiencing and embracing different international cultures
* Proven experience in project management, the defence sector and exposure to international customers
* Effective interpersonal and communication skills, including an open, confident and clear communication style
* High degree of self‑motivation with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
* Practical relationship management to maintain and grow relationships with customers and industrial partners as well as with internal teams
* Previous experience in functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality and shipping
Our company
MBDA is a leading defence organisation supporting the Armed Forces and partnering with governments to defend freedom. MBDA values diversity, inclusion and encourages all employees to seek support or adjustments throughout the recruitment process.
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