Head of Export Knowledge Transfer (Defence)
// Role Summary
Lead MBDA's UK Missile Systems University, driving knowledge transfer and capability development for global defence customers, while managing strategy, delivery, and international export support.
// Key Responsibilities
- Lead the UK strategy for MBDA's Missile Systems University (MSU).
- Oversee the delivery of contractual knowledge transfer to customers and partners.
- Support international export campaigns with compelling solutions.
- Develop innovative training and capability-building offerings.
- Manage risks, protect financial performance, and ensure customer satisfaction.
// Role Specification
Head of Missile Systems University (UK)
MBDA is seeking an experienced and strategic leader to head the UK arm of our Missile Systems University (MSU). The MSU is a unique organisation responsible for transferring critical weapon systems knowledge and expertise to customers and partners around the world. As the Head of MSU UK, you will report to the Group Head of MSU and will lead the UK strategy, oversee the delivery of contractual commitments, support international export campaigns, and drive the development of innovative training and knowledge-transfer solutions. You will play a key role in protecting MBDA's brand, financial margins and reputation, ensuring customer satisfaction, and supporting business growth across global defence programmes.
What you'll be doing:
- Leading the UK Missile Systems University strategy in alignment with MBDA's global vision.
- Supporting export contract wins through compelling Transfer of Knowledge solutions.
- Ensuring successful delivery of customer commitments, delivering realistic bids and risk assessing while protecting financial performance.
- Identify and mitigate contractual and delivery risks to avoid non-acceptance and penalties.
- Proactively escalate financial and reputational risks with mitigation or recovery plans.
- Developing new learning and capability-building offerings for international customers.
- Managing and developing a small specialist team and external partners.
- Represent MSU UK in HR, w