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The UK Export Contract Management Team are looking for an ambitious project officer to provide project and contract administrative support to the delivery of a challenging portfolio of export contracts. This is an ideal opportunity to work across all MBDA directorates and functions as well as international customers. You will:

• Support the MBDA Export Contract Manager with the commercial execution of Export Contracts.
• 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 Shipping, Security and Export Control functions;
• Provide support during Customer facing Factory Acceptance Tests at MBDA sites for a variety of MBDA products as well as assisting loading procedures at departure ports and during Customers' acceptance in the concerned country;
• Support Project Export Control Facilitators in the provision of information pertaining to export licence condition fulfilment, and completion of the export license tools;
• Interface with MBDA national companies to ensure coordination, Structured career progression within the Export Contract Management Directorate;
• Opportunities to engage with a wide range of international Customers and their cultures: North and South America, Asia, the Middle and Far East, Asia Pacific as well as Europe!
• You will be able to provide a significant business contribution to the expanding portfolio of export contracts;
• An opportunity to interface and develop connections across all areas of MBDA UK as well as with MBDA France and MBDA Italy;
• This is a truly international and integrated Export Contract Management Directorate based in the UK, France and Italy with a global range of international Customers delivering the full portfolio of MBDA products and services;
• You will have the opportunity to be part of and shape the growth of the UK Export Contract Management team., We respect new perspectives and experiences, and we value our collaborative ways of working. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential. MBDA is proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity and more...
We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process. We also welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.


• You are motivated by an interesting and diverse work content with an openness to experiencing and embracing different international cultures;
• You have proven experience in project management, the defence sector and an exposure to international Customers;
• Effective interpersonal and communications skills, including an open, confident and clear communication style;
• A high degree of self-motivation with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team;
• Practical relationship management to maintain and grow our relationships with customers and industrial partners as well as with internal teams;
• Previous experience of working functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, and shipping
  
  MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom., Together. For the future of defence.
We work with purpose, knowing that every advancement provides better, smarter and more effective defence capabilities to the UK and their allies. Regarded as one of the most trusted suppliers of defence solutions in Europe, we have a relationship with the UK military spanning back over 70 years. Whether it's designing a future concept for the British Army, managing the procurement of a missile component or harnessing their expertise in software in order to integrate one of our products on to the newest fighter jet, all of our employees are a part of delivering a more secure tomorrow.


• Company bonus: Up to £2,500
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Overtime: opportunity for paid overtime
• Flexi Leave: Up to 15 additional days
• 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...
• Training and Development: Excellent career progression, training and career development opportunities