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Job Description Job Title Project Manager Division AHUK - PMO Location London Oxford Airport,

Kidlington, Oxon OX5 1QZ

Hours 37.5 Contract Type Permanent Reporting to AHUK PMO Manager

About our team... Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford

Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and

spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation,

flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of

spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its Defence Helicopter Flying

School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job The Customisation and Development team is responsible for the on time, on cost, on quality delivery

of helicopter retrofit projects to the UK MOD, National Police Services, Air Ambulance and VIP

customers. The careful management of project tasks is essential to ensuring we meet the

expectations of both the business and our customers. The Project Manager role is therefore essential

to ensuring the successful delivery of complex, multi-million pound projects in a dynamic and

challenging environment.

As a Project Manager for the Customisation and Development team you will be responsible for the

delivery of AHUK contracts throughout the project life-cycle in accordance with AHUK procedures,

tools and methodologies. You will also play an important role in developing those procedures for the

future. Project Managers report to the AHUK PMO Manager and will be supported by the wider PMO

team.

Main responsibilities ● Responsible for the successful OTOCOQ delivery of multiple projects at any one time and

achieving the project objectives to the satisfaction of both AHUK and the customer. ● Successful management of project risks and opportunities to the benefit of the

customisation team. ● Provide strong leadership, professional project management experience and excellent

stakeholder management across multiple workstream contributing to project success.

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● Behave as a role model while robustly implementing and developing AHUK PMO

processes, methodologies and tools. ● Ensuring adherence to Customisation KPI’s for schedule and cost control (SPI &CPI),

risk management and lessons learnt.

Knowledge and Skills Essential

● A proven track record of delivering successful projects in a context relevant to AHUK

● Leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams ● Leading the process of structuring, planning and delivering complex projects and

the tailored deployment of best practice project controls ● Directing project activities aligning with the baseline and critical path, with a focus

on proactive risk and opportunity management and controlling variance to time/cost/quality

● Project financial and contractual management ● Representing projects through established governance, giving an evidence-based

account of progress and distilling key risks/opportunities/support needed for Senior Management

● Current SC clearance is a must have ● Understanding of EASA, UK CAA and UK MAA regulations

Desirable

● Background within an aviation engineering environment ● Experience with Primavera P6 ● Experience with SAP ● Experience with customer facing roles ● Experience in a Pt21 environment

● Capture and/or Bid Management experience

Education, Qualifications or Training Essential

● Formal project management training at practitioner level - APMP, Prince 2 etc. ● Background in aerospace / aviation ● UK driving licence

Desirable

● Formal aviation engineering background is desirable but not essential

About you ● Excellent communication and presentation skills are needed ● Strong leadership and team building ability.

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● Well-developed interpersonal skills, and an excellent communicator at all levels.

● Drive to deliver ● Ability to dissect large problems into achievable goals ● Flexible to working requirements and the ability to rapidly adapt to changing situations

● Flexibility to react positively to customer requirements

Additional requirements ● Due to the nature of this position you will require DBS Security Clearance and be eligible for SC

clearance. ● Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. ● Applicants must be willing to travel as part of the role. ● The role is based on site at Oxford airport, Killington. Remote working is not available for this

role.

The Reward In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for

its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On

top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our

Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

● Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company ● Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially,

AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic ● Share Incentive Plan and ESOP. Annual share schemes at company discretion. ● Success Share, Discretionary Group bonus scheme (conditions apply) ● Bikes to Work (up to £3,000) (employee purchase scheme) ● Technology ( employee purchase scheme) ● Mydrive (employee car purchase scheme) ● Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) ● Health-care Cash Scheme ● Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) ● Health Assessments ● Travel Insurance ● Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

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AIRBUS HELICOPTERS UK LTD Job Description

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Job Description

Job Title Commercial Manager Division Airbus Helicopters UK Location London Oxford Airport,

Kidlington, Oxon OX5 1QZ

Hours 37.5 Contract Type Full Time Reporting to Senior Commercial Operations Manager

About our team... Airbus Helicopters is the world’s largest helicopter manufacturer and the company’s site at Oxford

Airport is Britain’s civil helicopter hub.

AHUK offers considerable experience in helicopter sales, bespoke completions, maintenance and

spares support. Its in-house engineering capabilities include design, customisation, installation,

flight-testing and certification, as well as technical support, maintenance, training and the supply of

spares for civil and military applications.

AHUK is the MoD’s chosen provider of helicopters and maintenance for its No. 1 Helicopter Flying

School (referred to as MFTS) located in RAF Shawbury (Shropshire) and RAF Valley (Anglesey).

Description/Overall purpose of the Job

AHUK is seeking a results-driven and commercially astute Commercial Manager to join our dynamic

Commercial Business team. This is a unique opportunity to gain unparalleled exposure to the

commercial business of a leading aerospace company.

The Commercial Team is responsible for driving the successful execution of contracts associated with

the Sale & customisation, retrofit, training, MRO and Support & Services for our civilian and military

customers. In addition, you will be a key partner to the Offers Manager, providing critical support on

contractual setups, including the negotiation and refinement of Terms & Conditions (T&Cs) during

complex bidding processes.

This pivotal role necessitates seamless collaboration across various departments such as, but not

limited to, Sales, Design, Production, Maintenance, Material Management and Finance, as well as

other Airbus Helicopters entities.

Your primary responsibilities will include:

● Lead the commercial and contractual management of key governmental and military

contracts, ensuring full compliance with National and UK MoD regulations, including the

Procurement Act 2023, the Defence and Security Public Contracts Regulations (DSPCR), and

the Single Source Regulations (SSRO).

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● Prepare and manage all contractual report, such as SSRO-mandated reports, Contract Pricing

Statements (CPS), Contract Reporting Plans (CRP), and Final Price Adjustments (FPA), for

submission to theGovernmental bodies.

● Proactively manage the entire contract lifecycle, overseeing all key deliverables, milestones,

and payment schedules with a particular focus on managing allowable costs, contract profit

rate (CPR), and cash flow for SSRO contracts.

● Serve as the primary commercial point of contact for the UK MoD customer, expertly leading

the negotiation and execution of all contract amendments, change orders, and managing all

contractual customer reporting requirements.

● Confidently represent AHUK's commercial interests in all internal and external stakeholder

meetings, effectively communicating and defending the company's position within a

regulated procurement environment.

● Actively contribute to the continuous improvement of the Contract Management

methodology, including these in relation to SSRO best practices and compliance procedures.

This role is a superb fit for an individual with a demonstrable passion for commercial excellence and

rigorous contract execution in the Government or UK defence sector. You will need to be a

meticulous and proactive problem-solver with an exceptional eye for detail and a talent for

identifying and mitigating commercial risks within a highly regulated framework. A balance of

autonomy and strong collaborative skills is essential for success, enabling you to engage effectively

with stakeholders from the shop floor to senior leadership.

Knowledge and Skills

Essential ● A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Business, Law, or a related field ● Proven experience in a commercial, contract management, or a related business role,

demonstrating strong commercial acumen within the defence or aerospace industry. ● Expert knowledge and demonstrable hands-on experience in managing Governmental or UK

defence contracts under the SSRO regulatory framework. ● Demonstrable experience in leading complex contract negotiations. You must be adept at

financial analysis, business case development, and managing contract profitability. ● Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to influence and build

robust relationships with a diverse range of internal and external stakeholders. ● Exceptional organisational and time-management skills, with a proven ability to manage

multiple complex projects simultaneously and prioritise effectively to meet business deadlines.

● Excellent MS Office capabilities (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and GSuite (GSheet, GDocs, and related applications).

● A proactive, "can-do" attitude and a flexible approach, with a talent for identifying commercial risks and developing effective mitigation strategies.

● Willingness and ability to travel occasionally to other sites in the UK, and abroad as required

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Desirable

● A broad understanding of the global aviation/aerospace/military industry or another high-value, complex engineering sector.

● A track record of successfully managing the full lifecycle of contracts with values exceeding £5 million.

● A strong understanding of contract law and its practical application in a commercial setting. ● Ability to work on several contracts at any one time and prioritise according to business

needs ● Knowledge of UK civilian and/or military procurement processes would be a significant

advantage. ● Capability to develop tools using either VBA or Appscript to automate tasks and improve

reporting efficiency.

Additional requirements

● Due to the nature of this position, the successful candidate must be able to obtain DBS and undergo Security Clearance.

● Applicants must meet any/all requirements of Export Compliance Regulations. ● Applicants must be able to provide proof they have the right to work in the UK.

The Reward In joining the Airbus family, you will play a critical part in delivering the most efficient helicopters for

its customers, who serve, protect, save lives and carry passengers in demanding environments. On

top of your competitive base salary, you will have access to the following benefits below via our

Airbus salary sacrifice schemes:

● Private Medical Insurance (Bupa) – single cover for employees paid by the company ● Pension: Employees are auto-enrolled into the Airbus Group UK Retirement Fund. Initially,

AH contributes 6%, employee 4% basic (Maximum contribution AH 8%, Employee 6%) ● Den-Plan (employee purchase scheme) ● Health-care Cash Scheme ● Personal Accident Insurance (employee purchase scheme) ● Health Assessments ● Travel Insurance ● Financial/Legal Advice (eg, Will-writing; Lasting Power of Attorney)

Data Protection

By submitting your CV or application you are consenting to Airbus using and storing information about you for monitoring purposes relating to your application or future employment. This information will only be used by Airbus. Airbus is committed to achieving workforce diversity and creating an inclusive working environment. We welcome all applications irrespective of social and cultural background, age, gender, disability, sexual orientation or religious belief.