Export Contract Officer

**_MBDA Missile Systems - Together. For the future of defence._**

**Salary circa £40K 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**

**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

**Please Note**: MBDA UK requires all employees to achieve the appropriate clearance relevant to the role.