Responsibilities
* Operational management and control of Digital Workplace and Collaboration IT services
* Develop and deliver the group strategy for collaboration tools
* Management of skills and career development for this domain
* Employee management and development
* Facilitate communication and cooperation with stakeholders and business teams
* Act as the VP Infrastructure and Digital Workplace deputy in the UK (HR proximity manager, budget overview, National Eyes Only topics)
* Set direction for the development and performance of Digital Workplace and collaboration services in France and the UK, including Service Desk, personal computer devices, workstations, tests and industrial computer devices, IoTs, office software, reprographics, printing/scanning, security products on workplace, meeting rooms, virtual meetings, file services, messaging, identity and access management
* Maintain and deliver Service Transition and Service Operation procedures based on the ITIL framework
* Drive the design, set‑up and running of outsourcing contracts on premise for the digital workplace and collaboration domain
* Work collaboratively with international groups across the domain to share experience, align standards and develop group services
* Directly engage with business stakeholders to develop Digital workplace policies and services
* Lead the Digital Workplace & Collaboration steering group, defining future evolutions and planning execution strategies
* Represent Digital Excellence in senior level briefings on Digital Workplace and Collaboration topics
Qualifications
* A broad understanding of IT architecture & technology and the ability to work with technical specialists from different areas of the Digital Excellence directorate
* Strong stakeholder management and influencing skills – ready to align with IT security, procurement, internal business customers, finance
* Ability to set long‑term architectural vision that supports business growth, cost efficiency, user satisfaction and brings innovation
* Confident communicator who can translate complex technical concepts into clear strategic insights
Benefits
* Annual leave: 25 days paid per calendar year, plus statutory and public holidays
o After 5, 10, and 15 years of service an additional day of annual leave is added at each milestone
o Option to purchase up to an additional 5 days of holiday through payroll
* Dynamic Working policies: flexibility around hours and place of work, options for paid overtime, dynamic leave (time in lieu), and more
* Retirement Savings Plan – Defined Contribution in the Mercer Master Trust
o Standard contributions: 4% of base salary and 6% employer contributions
o Both employee and employer contributions can be increased by up to 2%
* Financial Awareness – free webinars and a financial education website for guidance on managing financial wellbeing
* Share Incentive Plan – Acquire shares in UK Shareholder BAE Systems PLC; tax efficient for shares purchased
* Mortgage Advice – free of charge advice and webinars on mortgages
* Season Ticket Loan – borrow the value of a public transport season ticket and spread the cost over 12 months
* Critical Illness – tax‑free lump sum payment after diagnosis, usable for any purpose including medical expenses and lifestyle adjustments
* Employee Assistance Programme – free, independent, confidential support available 24/7, up to 8 structured face‑to‑face, telephone or virtual sessions
* Voluntary Private Medical Insurance – three healthcare plans tailored for individuals and families
* Funded Private Medical Insurance – eligible employees (Grade C & Above) enrolled in a company‑funded plan
* Dental Insurance – option to claim cash‑back on everyday dental expenses; six levels of cover with increased claim limits
* Healthcare Cash Plan – cash‑back on everyday healthcare expenses such as optical, dental, health and wellbeing; six levels of cover
* Healthcare and Leisure – cash‑back on medical and dental expenses and access to special deals on sporting and recreational facilities
* Healthworks Gym Membership – on‑site gym with facilities and classes available during the week
* Annual Gym Membership discount – discounted membership at over 3,600 UK gym chains, leisure centres, hotel health clubs, independent gyms, boot camps and yoga studios
* The Club – offers social activities such as theatre trips, days out and sporting events
* MyCar Scheme – opportunity to access up to two new vehicles via a salary‑sacrifice arrangement with an all‑inclusive package
* Holiday Purchase – purchase up to 5 extra days of holiday with tax and National Insurance savings, spread over 12 months
* Learning & Development – access to an in‑house team, apprenticeship programmes, online learning platforms, £150 financial support per year for further study, and management training opportunities for future leaders
Salary & Compensation
* Salary: Circa £95,000 depending on experience
* Company Bonus: up to 49.5% of base salary
* Monthly Car Allowance
* Private Medical Insurance
* Pension: up to 14% total (employer and employee) contribution
* Flexible working arrangements welcomed
* Enhanced parental leave – up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave; additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
* Facilities – subsidised meals, free car parking, and more
Working Conditions
* Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2–3 days per week on site, flexible hours, and location based on workload classification
* We trust our people to agree, within their teams, where and when they can be most effective
* Dynamic leave (time in lieu), paid overtime options, flexible working hours, and remote work are available where role permits
* Flexible leave accrual: up to 15 days of flexi‑leave per annum in addition to the 25 days annual leave and bank holidays
Security Clearance
* British Citizen Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply
* All successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team
* Security clearance required: UK Security or BPSS
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