Defence Adviser (Maritime)

Job Description

MBDA is looking for an experienced Naval Officer (ideally OF5/6) who can provide expert advice and support across the Maritime domain as the Defence and Political Adviser (Maritime) UK!

Salary: £100,000 - £105,000 depending on experience

Dynamic (hybrid) working: 2 - 3 days per week on-site or with the customer due to workload classification

Security Clearance: British Citizen or a Dual UK national

Restrictions and/or limitations relating to nationality and/or rights to work may apply. As a minimum and after offer stage, all successful candidates will need to undergo HMG Basic Personnel Security Standard checks (BPSS), which are managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.

What we can offer you:

• Company Bonus: Bonus of up to 49.5% scheme maximum
• Pension: maximum total (employer and employee) contribution of up to 14%
• Private medial insurance: Employee and partner funded cover
• Car Allowance: £680 per month
• 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 -enhancements are available for paternity leave, neonatal leave and fertility testing and treatments
• Facilities: Fantastic site facilities including subsidised meals, free car parking and much more…

The opportunity:

You will play a central part in ensuring we have a deep understanding of customer priorities and long-term requirements, acting as a pivotal interface between us, the Royal Navy, MOD, and wider defence stakeholders including export customers.

Working closely with Navy Command (NCHQ) and senior Defence leaders, you will lead coordination and engagement across the Maritime community, including driving the Sea Ceptor User Group (SCUG) on behalf of the RN. You will act as an ambassador, leading engagement in the Maritime domain to ensure our presence to relevant stakeholders.

You will support and work alongside other key teams within the business, such as SBD UK (Sales and Business Development) and Exports, assisting with campaigns and customer relations. This role is fundamentally about building trusting relationships, shaping dialogue and positioning MBDA as a credible and reliable partner in Maritime defence capabilities. The role operates within the UK MD area of the business and reports to the Senior Vice President Defence & Political Advice UK.

What we're looking for from you:

• High operational knowledge including the use of Sea Ceptor AD system
• Deep understanding of organisations in Defence and Armed Forces, including structures and capability requirements
• Knowledge of UK Defence Acquisition processes and frameworks
• Knowledge and/or awareness of MBDA Maritime products and their position/benefits in the market
• Knowledge of international affairs and working in international environments
• General staff Military experience at the OF5 level
• Ability to build and manage key relationships, both internally and externally

Our company: Peace is not a given, Freedom is not a given, Sovereignty is not a given

MBDA is a leading defence organisation. We are proud of the role we play in supporting the Armed Forces who protect our nations as well as being an active participant in the Veterans Charter. We partner with governments to work together towards a common goal, defending our freedom.

We are proud of our employee-led networks, examples include: Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, Parents and Carers, Armed Forces, Ethnic Diversity, Neurodiversity, Disability and more…

We recognise that everyone is unique, and we encourage you to speak to us should you require any advice, support or adjustments throughout our recruitment process.

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