Head of Capability

4 weeks ago


Stevenage, United Kingdom MBDA Full time

**_Stevenage_**

**MBDA is a leading defence organisation that is proud to support our Armed Forces in protecting our nations. We collaborate with governments to achieve a shared goal of defending our freedom.**

Interested in an opportunity to steer the technical exploitation of simulation technologies in weapon systems ?

**Head of Capability** - Fixed-term contract

**Salary**: circa £65,000 depending on experience

**What we can offer you**:

- Bonus of up to 27% of base salary
- Car allowance of £300 per month
- Pension of maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
- 25 days annual leave (plus holiday purchase)
- Fantastic site facilities, including subsidised meals, free car parking
- Excellent career progression and development opportunities

**Hybrid working pattern**: 2-3 days/week on site (with some travel to other MBDA sites)

**The opportunity**:
We're thrilled to announce a unique, opportunity (part-time considered) for a dynamic individual to join our Weapon Systems Simulation and Experimentation (WSSE) department as the interim Head of Capability during a one-year fixed-term parental cover period, starting October 2023.

This empowering role is crucial in driving the development of Capability for WSSE UK, leveraging our technical experts to enhance our tools, technologies, processes, and knowledge. You'll be at the forefront of adopting emerging technologies, promoting the use of experimentation within the MoD, DSTL, and Front Line Command, and steering strategic initiatives such as Agile. Your oversight will guide our internal R&D to strategic objectives, support international capability forums, and manage knowledge plans within the department.

**What we're looking for from you**:
We're seeking a motivated leader with a consistent track record in managing technical teams, and ideally with experience in:

- Simulation and experimentation technologies
- Project management, and budgetary responsibility
- Your excellent communication skills, initiative, courage to champion new ideas, and forward-thinking planning skills
- Success in collaborating with key stakeholders such as DSTL, MoD and Front Line Command

Join us in championing a culture of psychological safety, where questions are encouraged, the status quo is questioned, and collaborative problem-solving is the norm in our diverse, welcoming team. Join MBDA, where your input makes a difference

**Our Business**:
We value new perspectives, collaboration, and diversity. We are committed to growing and supporting diversity in our workforce and ensuring everyone has an equal opportunity to reach their potential.

We encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

Due to the nature of our business, this particular vacancy requires the applicant as a minimum to be a British Citizen or a Dual UK national with British citizenship and capable of achieving the clearance levels mentioned above.

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