SatCom Programme Director

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Job Title: SatCom Programme DirectorLocation: Plymouth or Bristol, UK - Hybrid - Working from home options availableCompensation: £80,000.00 + benefitsRole Type: Full time / PermanentRole ID: SF 43999Amplify your impactAt Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world, together, and if you join us, you can play your part as a SatCom Programme Director at our Devonport or Bristol site.As an international defence company, we support and enhance our customers defence and security capabilities and critical assets, meeting their requirements of value for money, increased availability, modernisation and flexibility.Mission Systems The SatCom Programme Director role is based within our Mission Systems business area.Babcock is a trusted provider of integrated solutions for global defence and security. We have a wide portfolio of best-in-class intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance solutions, communications, and weapons launch and handling solutions across alldomains, integrating the best of industry to meet our customers needs.The roleThe difference our new SatCom Programme Director will makeAs a SatCom Programme Director, youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. This is a newly created and significant leadership role, we are seeking a SatCom Programme Director, grow and deliver the capability needed to provide Satellite Communications (SatCom)Beyond Line Of Sight (BLOS) to UK Government.Day to day, youll provide leadership which inspires Team Aurora, Babcocks SatCom enterprise, driving high performance behaviours aligned to the Babcock Purpose and Principles, establish and operate a SatCom delivery organisation (a Focus Area) to executethe programme within the C&CA Capability and Mission Systems balanced matrix structure, oversee effective stakeholder management and communication, including leading the customer relationship and lead/support commercial negotiations with the customer and developmentof strategic supply chain relationships.At Babcock, we have a history of helping talent go far. With our track record of innovation, youll continually develop your knowledge and expertise.We offer flexible working to give people more options to better integrate their work and personal life, whilst ensuring that business needs are met. This role requires regular travel to Plymouth or Bristol on a weekly basis alongside home working arrangements.Essential experience* A track record of delivering high-profile large-scale projects and programmes for government customers. * History of leading a large multi-disciplined team. * Clear ability to anticipate risks, identify delivery issues early, and mitigate through pro-active recovery plans to avoid cost/schedule/quality impacts. * Evidence of strong technical knowledge and stakeholder networks in a domain relevant to BLOS communications. * Sound commercial awareness and the ability to balance technical and programme outcomes with commercial needs.* Must already hold or be capable and prepared to undergo DV security clearance.What we offerGenerous benefits including:* Generous holiday allowance of 25 days plus bank holidays * Reservist in the armed forces receive 10 days special paid leave * Matched contribution pension scheme up to 8% of salary, with life assurance* Our Big Benefit Platform allows you to make your money go further, with discounts from over 850 retailers.* Employee Share Plan* Professional memberships, personal development training an opportunities* STEM ambassador training and volunteering opportunities* Working from home and flexible work patterns * Employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing * Flexible benefits, including cycle to work scheme, discounts and our Share Ownership Scheme* Autonomy. Trusted and empowered to be at your bestBabcock International For over 130 years, we have helped to defend nations, protect communities and build a better world. To continue, we must adapt, advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal. Change begins with our people and our shared Principles: be curious; becourageous; own and deliver; think: outcomes; collaborate; and be kind. These values not only guide the way we work, but also our efforts to reach net-zero carbon. Yes, our ambitions are big, but together, we can achieve them.Armed Forces CovenantWe are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant. If you are a reservist in the armed forces, we provide up to ten days special paid leave in support of your training commitments.Application GuidanceAll applications should be made online. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages, please let us know. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We arehappy to talk about flexible working - please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.Closing date: 17/08/2022#LI-POST#LI-HYBRID