Export contract officer - united kingdom, stevenage, hertfordshire

mbda missile systems - together. for the future of defence.

salary circa gbp40k doe + bonus + benefit

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. this is an ideal opportunity to develop programming skills whilst working with mbda directorates and functions as well as international customers with a wide range of cultural experiences and contract demands.

what are we looking for?

you will be driven by an interesting and diverse work content with an openness to experiencing and embracing different international cultures;

you will 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;

what's in it for you?

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 improve connections into functional areas of mbda uk as well as important interactions with mbda france and mbda italy;

the role

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 shipping department ;provide support during customer facing factory acceptance tests at mbda sites for a wide range of mbda products as well as assisting 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 license tools in conjunction with export control function;interface with mbda national companies to ensure coordination between natco export contract administrators via the inter company trading process for applicable export contracts

what's great about the team?

they are 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 be working in the uk export contract management team of fellow project management professionals who have a wide ranging experience in the export market place based in stevenage and filton;

you will have the opportunity to be part of and shape the growth of the uk export contract management team;

our benefits

flexible working opportunities for career progression paid overtime (subject to level) great bonus scheme comprehensive pension scheme annual salary review fantastic working environment and site facilities social, charitable and sporting activities.

why us?

mbda is an award winning company; committed to providing an inclusive working environment where our employees can be themselves and everyone has equal opportunity to reach their full potential. we value difference and know that a diverse community makes for greater innovation and brings a breadth of skills, experience and perspectives.

we're here to help and want to ensure you have a positive experience throughout our recruitment process. we recognise that everyone is unique and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments.

mbda is a proud member of working families - the uk's work-life balance organisation. we welcome applicants who are looking for flexible working arrangements.

we understand that flexibility benefits our people, our teams and our business; wherever possible we will seek to accommodate a blended approach to on-site and remote working

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