Job Description:
SECURITY CLEARANCE: Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance
TRAVEL REQUIRED: At the start, frequently to know your team. BAU is bimonthly
LOCATION: Portsmouth (60% of your working week must be office based)
TYPE: Full time
WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU
Financial Reward: Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more
Work / Life Balance: 37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.
There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)
Personal Development: Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities
Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates
Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave
Inclusive Environment: Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)
About the role....
Are you a people centric manager interested in empowering, guiding and supporting a team of Specialist Engineers? Looking for a role with 80% management, the rest technical? Love supporting a team to grow into their potential? Then we would love to speak to you!
Ideally you will come from a complex Electronics domain in Automotive, Aerospace, Space, Advanced Manufacturing, Pharmaceutical, Medical Technology, Railway, Infrastructure & Transportation or Aviation.
Due to reorganisation, a new UK role has been developed to look after a team of 15 people across 2 sites, Portsmouth and Stevenage. Your team will be the subject matter experts in Electrical, Electronic, and Electromechanical (EEE) components, as well as the effects of the radiative space environment on electronics and systems.
How you will contribute to the team…
Over time, gain an in-depth understanding of the different levels of skills and experience of your team members. Engage, develop, and motivate team members ensuring a high level of technical competency and professional growth.
Champion and empower your team to achieve delivery on commitments, project integrity and ensuring projects stay on track
Build a trustful and inclusive work environment, actively promoting collaboration, fact-driven decision-making, and an "out-of-silos" mindset.
Risk Management: Proactively identify, escalate, and manage risks and opportunities to protect project timelines and technical integrity.
Continuous Improvement: Encourage a culture of innovation and continuous improvement by identifying and eliminating non-value-added activities.
Business Growth: Secure the business in the short, medium, and long term, contributing directly to the increased profitability of Airbus.
Stakeholder Management: Act as the primary technical interface for internal and external customers regarding all topics related to EEE parts and Radiation
About you…
Proven leadership experience in managing engineering teams with a focus on people development and performance management
Deep understanding of ONE of the following : Electrical, Electronic, Electromechanical components or radiation effects on electronics in Space Environment
Experience working in international technical companies and interacting with stakeholders across the board, adapting your communication style for technical, non-technical, detailed or bigger picture scenarios
Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.
How we can support you
Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.
Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.
As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.
This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.
Company:
AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited
Employment Type:
Permanent
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Experience Level:
Professional
Job Family:
Leadership <JF-FA-EM>
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