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Core Competencies
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Demonstrates expertise in Government Contracting and Accounting, with a strong focus on compliance with UK Government statutes and practices. Proven ability to develop strategic frameworks for engagement with government bodies and influence policy within the defence industry.
Highest-signal resume keywords
Government Contracting StrategyDefence Industry ExperienceSingle Source Contracting KnowledgeStrategic Critical ThinkingLeadership and Team Empowerment
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Hard Skills
Government ContractingFinancial Policy DevelopmentLegislation ReviewStatutory Guidance ComplianceContractual Matters Expertise
Soft Skills
Excellent Communication SkillsCollaborative MindsetResults DrivenHigh IntegrityProfessionalism
Certifications & Qualifications
Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)National Security Vetting (NSV)Security Check (SC)Developed Vetting (DV)
Industry Keywords
UK GovernmentMinistry of DefenceDefence ContractingEconomic PolicyCommercial Matters
About the role
Key responsibilities & impact- Establish and set the strategy for Leonardo UK and its subsidiaries for Government Contracting and Accounting
- Represent Leonardo UK and the wider Group on commercial and financial matters in UK government, regional and trade bodies
- Develop and implement a framework of engagement with UK Government on financial and economic policy
- Review and influence legislation, statutory guidance and contractual matters
- Provide a strong, trusted relationship that optimises Leonardo UK’s position for UK Defence
- Provide direction and define policy to ensure compliance with Government statutes and practices operated within the UK company
- Support company-wide interaction with the UK Ministry of Defence and other government agencies
- Define, implement, support and communicate relevant changes to UK finance and commercial teams across the UK relating to UK Government and MoD contractual and financial matters
Requirements
What you’ll need- Commercially astute with desirable legal experience
- Considerable defence industry, policy and contracting experience
- Excellent communication skills and a collaborative mindset
- Strategic critical thinking
- Strong leadership; develops, delegates and empowers
- Results driven and highly motivated
- High integrity and professionalism
- Single source contracting knowledge
- Subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS)
- May be subject to additional National Security Vetting (NSV), including eligibility requirements for Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV)
Benefits
Comp & perks- Generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year
- Award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution
- Free access to mental health support
- Free financial advice
- Employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity)
- Bonus scheme for all employees at management level and below
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning
- Financial reward through the referral programme
- Up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech and lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more
- Flexible hours with hybrid working options