UK Support Lead – Boxer MIV - #1691300

Position Purpose

Reporting to the MD’s AB-UK, with subject specific (functional) support from ARTEC GmbH, KNDS, RBSL and supportability leads from their UK entities, the incumbent will be responsible for AB-UK’s Land Integrated Operating Service (LIOS) proposal development, supporting the commercial proposal and liaising with wider industry in developing innovative support options for LIOS. This is a key role for business growth in the UK and to support exports service support delivery. Critical to the role will be developing relationships with the UK customer LIOS team.

Position Responsibilities

Participation, and in some cases leading, in the pre-negotiation discussions, presentations and workshops relating to LIOS with the MoD customer community and wider industry.

• Development of AB-UK’s LIOS strategy and proposal.


• Liaison with parent company UK subsidiary businesses and wider industry to apportion workshares and derive best value to the business and customer in the proposal


• Provide oversight of the delivery of LIOS within the optics of continuous earned value management, innovation and delivery improvement


• Advising the MD’s AB-UK on matters arising through the process of bid, proposal and delivery in a timely manner and offering solutions to these issues.


• Being aware of export control policies and procedures in relation to data and IP that might be licensed from the parent companies to delivery LIOS, maintain accurate records for compliance and auditing purposes.


• Supporting Business Development opportunity analysis and sales forecasting for support services across the parent company group.


• Staying aware of customer needs and industry best practice in the field of defence sustainment services

Key Competencies

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  Strategic Thinking and Decisive Judgment: Strong analytical skills and the ability to assimilate complex problems and make judgements on these.


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  Client Orientation: Display good listening, diplomacy and analytical skills to understand clients' needs and concerns and the ability to respond promptly and effectively to these needs.


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  Organisation and Planning: Demonstrate proven project management capability and knowledge; ability to develop goals and plans; allocate resources accordingly and prioritise work to meet deadlines. Work on own initiative


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  Communication: Display the ability to communicate effectively in a variety of settings at a Senior level and to establish productive relationships at all levels of management and with staff. Ability to explain complex concepts in layperson’s language.


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  Teamwork: Promote collaboration and facilitate teamwork across the parent company organisation being; tactful, diplomatic and working with integrity, honesty and respect for others. Demonstrate an enthusiasm to engage with and support our overseas colleagues to ensure all staff have the information and opportunity to perform to their best.


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  Leadership: Support and encourage performance by motivating individuals and teams to achieve high performance.


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  Drive for Results: High level of self-motivation and standards with the ability to multi-task; balancing "analysis" with "doing". Always seek improvement, personally and for the business.

• 10 years + delivery experience in Defence related support – essential


• Bachelor’s degree in engineering – essential


• Excellent working knowledge of Military Vehicles, Services and related products – essential


• Commercial service delivery experience – desirable


• Security cleared or the ability to attain a UK security clearance up to SC level – Mandatory


• Knowledge and understanding of Export Controls – desirable

An opportunity to join the company at a really exciting time of growth and an opportunity to develop this key role in support of that growth.

• A competitive salary, that also includes an annual incentive based on performance in the role


• 25 days holiday and the option to buy a further 5 days


• Matched contribution pension scheme


• Private Medical cover


• Salary sacrifice benefits such as cycle to work and EV scheme


• Flexible working hours and location split between home and office

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