Senior Director, Commercial Management

4 weeks ago

Coventry, United Kingdom NP Aerospace Full time

Job Title: Director of Support – Through Life Support Group – Military Vehicles Job Reports To: Managing Director and Senior Vice President VSSS
Vacancy Type: Permanent, full time and based on-site.
Salary: Base salary in excess of £75,000pa plus Car Allowance & Discretionary Bonuses
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As the Director of Support - Through Life Support Group (TLSG), you will play a pivotal role in strategically leading the TLSG, encompassing Integrated Logistics Support (ILS) services and the delivery of Through Life Support (TLS) domains. Your leadership will ensure the successful execution of key NP Aerospace programmes from inception to spares support sustainment as part of the Vehicles Systems, Services and Spares (VSSS) Business Unit.
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The VSSS Business Unit provides support for the global expansion of NP Aerospace military vehicle engineering and technical services operation. VSSS specialises in complete vehicle integration and support solutions, including the Protected Mobility Engineering Technical Support (PMETS) contract which places NP Aerospace as engineering authority for the UK Ministry of Defence protected mobility fleet. The VSSS team has over 25 years of experience leading complex military vehicle integrations and has supported over 2,000 vehicle platforms.
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You will be able to strategically plan, allocate, and coordinate all TLSG services, including ILS production activities, to support PMETS and enhance the operational delivery of NPA spares products. Drive NPA's aftermarket performance, meeting all contract KPIs, and contributing to market growth, sustainment, and efficiency/capability savings to maximise return on investment.
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You will also be instrumental in delivering exceptional aftermarket performance, meeting contractual obligations, and generating growth opportunities to ensure NPA's sustained success and profitability.
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The role is primarily site-based, but there can be some flexibility around your working schedule and a level of work-from-home, where suitable.
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Discretionary Bonuses
Limited hybrid working (subject to manager approval)
Flexible start and finish working hours (subject to manager approval)
Holidays – 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays + Holiday Purchase Scheme
Two weeks paid leave for Reservists and Cadets to attend yearly training/camp.
Paid leave for employees who are Cadet Force Adult Volunteers (CFAVs)
Pension – ER/EE – 3%/5% = 8% combined
Life Cover – 3 x base salary
BHSF Cash Healthcare Plan
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Lead TLSG Support Engineering and logistic functions within NPA, implementing the strategy for the TLSG function, including a reporting function to senior management.
Implementation and adherence to NPA technical and service governance framework.
Functional management of all Integrated Logistic Support engineering teams and direct management of all Through Life Operations and Logistics for the TLSG.
Functional / professional leadership of TLSG personnel in NPA, including support and mentorship.
Define, manage, and develop TLSG engineering/logistics management systems, governance, standards, and processes.
Accountable for ensuring TLSG deliver with a balanced view of requirements versus technical solution against key discriminators, such as safety, quality, operability, supportability, and cost.
Provide technical leadership and robust decision making on complex and varied Support engineering risks and solutions.
For full list of responsibilities and further information, see the full Job Advert on our website.
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Demonstrated experience in a senior leadership role.
Business and commercial acumen in the Defence or comparable market
Demonstrable experience of working to Def Stan 00-600 and surrounding policies / processes including but not limited to pertinent JSPs, the Defence Logistics Framework (DLF) and ASD-STANs.
Leadership and management experience of multi-disciplined teams – min 2-20 pers.


WHAT DO WE DO AT NP AEROSPACE?
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NP Aerospace is a global leader in armour technology manufacturing and vehicle integration, delivering high-performance, lifesaving solutions for the defence and security industry.
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Our extensive range of combat-proven body armour, from ballistic helmets, plates, and shields to bomb disposal suits, highlights some of the most advanced composite materials. With a team of R&D engineers working on next-generation solutions, we also excel in highly engineered vehicle systems and armour platforms used by some of the world’s largest defence organisations.
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Founded in 1926, NP Aerospace has served the defence industry for over 40 years, evolving into an agile and diverse company. Our Business Development team is expanding both in the UK and North America.

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