What we're looking for

• Capacity to interact at senior level, across different directorates and to be recognised as a legitimate Change Agent in the UK.
• Strategic thinker/shaper, capable of translating the complex into digestible chunks
• Very strong transversal understanding of the Defence sector
• Strong capacity of synthesis and persuasion, able to develop effective working relationships and influence
• Positive attitude with no preconceptions on conclusions from analysis
• Ability to draw conclusions and implications from complex data collection and analysis, both external and internal, e.g. market and industry dynamics, competitive position, profitability.
• Financial familiarity and sensitivity to financial issues
• Very good communication skills, both oral and written, capable of writing to White Paper level
• Open mind and willingness to learn/look at things from a different perspective

Here's what's in it for you

• The opportunity to identify and influence MBDA UK's business model evolution
• To be responsible for the change lifecycle, from analysis through to delivery
• To influence future UK defence market/model
• Working with senior Industry and Government representatives to agree common ground
• Produce relevant action plans and work with members of the UK leadership team to enact them and take any necessary corrective actions

Join a great team!

We are a small team which has a broad and wide reaching agenda. We help highlight areas of opportunity/weakness within the Defence Industrial Landscape, which need to be explored/assessed/positioned.

The team helps to stimulate thought leadership, and operates with the capacity to both exert influence and shape act/decision making.

Our benefits

*Flexible working *opportunities for career progression *paid overtime (subject to level) *great bonus scheme *comprehensive pension scheme *annual salary review *fantastic working environment and site facilities *social, charitable and sporting activities.