Stevenage
Job Title : Export Contract Manager
Salary : Circa £50,000 - £65,000 depending on experience
Location : Stevenage or Bristol (We may be able to offer a relocation package for this role)
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. The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. The role involves: Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts.
Managing communications with MBDA and externally with industrial partners.
Anticipate and proactively resolving issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtaining customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables.
Ensuring MBDA's business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk.
Supporting Sales & Business Development in the acquisition of new business.
What we're looking for from you: You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base.
You will need to have a high degree of self-motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You will have effective interpersonal and communications skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style.
Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures!
Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority;
Proven experience of interfacing with Corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering;
Interested? Click Apply Now! Our company: 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus:
Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
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
Our Business: 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-LA1
Personnel Security Team. The opportunity: A fantastic opportunity has arisen within the UK Export Contract Management Team for a motivated, experienced and driven contract manager who will lead and deliver a portfolio of UK export contracts. The role involves: Leading the contract and commercial day to day interactions with international Customers, ensuring good customer relationships and satisfaction for UK export contracts.
Managing communications with MBDA and externally with industrial partners.
Anticipate and proactively resolving issues and concerns in order to fulfil the contractual commitments and obtaining customers' acceptance and payment for the deliverables.
Ensuring MBDA's business interests are safeguarded by on time export contract schedule adherence and robust mitigation of risk.
Supporting Sales & Business Development in the acquisition of new business.
What we're looking for from you: You are an experienced Contract Manager who has led contract delivery in both the bid and execution phases, ideally with an international client base.
You will need to have a high degree of self-motivation and drive with the ability to work independently and as part of a team.
You will have effective interpersonal and communications skills and an open, confident and clear leadership style.
Experience of people management in a leadership role as well as experience leading internal and external stakeholder relationships.
Be prepared for international travel with an open mind to embrace different cultures!
Experience of preparing and authorising Bid submissions, ideally with exposure in the role of Business Bid Authority;
Proven experience of interfacing with Corporate functions such as finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality, shipping & engineering;
Interested? Click Apply Now! Our company: 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. What we can offer you: Company Bonus:
Bonus of up to 21% of base salary
Pension : maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
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
Our Business: 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. Follow us on LinkedIn (MBDA), X (@MBDA_UK), Instagram (MBDA_UK) and Glassdoor or visit our MBDA Careers website for more information. #LI-LA1
