Export Contract Officer

MBDA UK; Stevenage; Hybrid; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company bonus

Pension 14%

Paid overtime

Flexi Leave 15 days

Flexible working

Parental leave up to 26 weeks

Subsidised meals

Free parking

Job summary

MBDA UK in Stevenage is seeking a Project Officer to provide contract and project administration for export contracts across MBDA and international customers.

You will support the Export Contract Manager, coordinate meetings, manage delivery and payment docs, and liaise with Shipping, Export Control and internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and compliance.

The role offers hybrid working, a competitive bonus scheme and a strong benefits package, including pension and flexible leave.

Qualifications

• Experience in project management within defence sector and with international customers.
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills with clear style.
• Self-motivated, capable of working independently and in a team.
• Relationship management to maintain partnerships with customers and partners.
• Experience across finance, customer support, export control, project management, quality and shipping.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Project management

Defence sector experience

International customers exposure

Interpersonal communication

Self-motivation

Relationship management

Finance exposure

Export control exposure

Job description

The opportunity:

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.

What we're looking for from you:

• 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

What we can offer you:

• 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...

Our company:

Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given 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. We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability 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.

What we do matters. Because defence matters. As a leading company in the defence industry we support our nations by delivering essential military capabilities, both for today and the future. We are proud to be an award-winning employer and are proud of the growing diversity of our workforce. Our people are the ones who drive our constant innovation and deliver against challenging targets.

Salary: Circa £35,000 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.