Job Details Head of Electromagnetic Compatibility & Radiation Effects R30811

MBDA S.A.S.; Bristol; On-site; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Department Leader for Electromagnetic Compatibility & Radiation Effects. This role involves managing teams, ensuring project goals are achieved, and developing strategies in line with emerging technologies. The ideal candidate will have experience within the Defence Sector and strong leadership skills. This position offers benefits such as a performance bonus, flexible working, and enhanced parental leave.

Benefits

Bonus of up to 27% of base salary

Car Allowance: £300 monthly

Pension contributions up to 14%

Flexible working arrangements

Enhanced parental leave up to 26 weeks

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to motivate a team.
• Experience of financial budgets and defining work packages.
• Understanding of key activities across the Product Life-Cycle.

Responsibilities

• Enable technical experts to ensure project delivery meets needs.
• Conduct day to day Functional management of the EMC & RE Department.
• Support improvement activities, including development of skills.

Skills

People management and leadership skills

Understanding of EMC requirements

Experience with military standards

Project Management skills

Job description

We are seeking a leader for our Electromagnetic Compatibility (EMC) & Radiation Effects (RE) Department, to apply specialist technical knowledge and advice to projects and sub-contractors, with overall responsibility for Department deliverables.

Key Responsibilities:

• Enable technical experts and team leads to ensure that the proving logic, plans and delivery is consistent with the Project needs
• Provide clear and positive leadership that delivers the Functional vision, to maintain high performance and job satisfaction
• Conduct day to day Functional management of the EMC & RE Department
• Ensure that all EMC & RE activities have project management plans and establish effective communication with key stakeholders
• Ensure that the objectives, resource requirements, budgets and timescales are met in accordance with the agreed statements of work
• Support improvement activities, including development of the people, skills and capabilities in the Department

Key Challenges:

• Working across Functional and international boundaries to resolve complex technical and people management challenges
• Maintaining competency level of staff and achieving skills profile
• Developing EMC & RE strategies to keep pace with emerging technologies

Benefits:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 27% of base salary
• Car Allowance: £300 monthly cash allowance
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• 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

Requirements:

• People management and leadership skills with a demonstrated ability to motivate a team
• Understanding of EMC requirements, environments and associated testing, equipment and facilities
• Experience of the application of EMC and military standards within the Defence Sector
• Understanding of the key activities across the Product Life-Cycle
• Experience of financial budgets and defining work packages
• Project Management skills and experience