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SECONDMENT
Introduction
A secondment opportunity with the Defence Industries Council has arisen.
The Defence Industries Council (DIC) is the senior body which represents the sector in discussions with the government on strategic industrial issues principally through the National Defence Industries Council (NDIC), chaired by the Defence Secretary, and its various sub-groups. The DIC consists of nine senior industrialists and the presidents and Directors General of the four defence trade associations which generally meets four times a year. The Chairman of the DIC is
RESPONSIBLE TO CEO SBAC and to four sponsoring trade associations
LOCATION: SBAC, 9 Albert Embankment,
DURATION: 2 Years (with potential for extended secondment)
FUNDING OF POST: Funded by Defence Trade Associations (repaid to MOD)
POINT OF CONTACT FOR THE POST:
For full Job Description and further information about the post, please contact:
Beth Porter
SBAC
9 Albert Embankment
London
SE1 7SP
Tel: 0207 091 4500
Email: beth.porter@sbac.co.uk
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JOB OPPORTUNITY AT SBAC
Manager - SBAC Northern Ireland
SBAC wishes to recruit a Manager for our Northern Ireland office.
The SBAC ( Society of British Aerospace Companies) is a leading trade association which, with its regional partners, represents over 3000 companies supplying civil air transport, aerospace, defence, homeland security, naval and space products and services. It works closely with UK Government Ministries and Departments as well as international organisations, to provide an authoritative voice for its members, to develop relevant markets and to provide a range of business services including the provision of relevant information and marketing research.
Working with industry, Invest Northern Ireland and other stakeholders, the aim is to develop a range of services and programmes geared to business development, industrial transformation, and raising the visibility of the Northern Ireland aerospace and defence sector capability on a global scale
Reporting to the SBAC Scotland and Northern Ireland Director, the appointee will be responsible for the day to day management and seamless delivery of the SBAC's services to the aerospace, defence and airports services membership in Northern Ireland.
Role
- Identify and understand the needs and aspirations of members
- Forge links and build relationships with key stakeholders at both executive and working levels in government and industry
- Ensure activities undertaken in Northern Ireland align with the SBAC policy and agenda
- Generate income through growth of membership, events and sponsorship
- Work closely with Invest Northern Ireland to the benefit of the industry
- Lobby NI government on behalf of members
- Provide members with value for membership fees
- Operate effectively within budget
- Involve SBAC London resource as appropriate
- Link companies with academia to drive innovation
The successful candidate will have the following attributes:
- A degree or equivalent with experience either in public policy environment or industry.
- Strong analytical, presentational and written skills
- A highly motivated team player with ability to deliver original and creative approach to all issues affecting member companies
- Sound political judgement and diplomacy skills
Those interested should e-mail their CVs together with covering letter to:
beth.porter@sbac.co.uk
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We are also interested to hear from member companies and key government stakeholders interested to place people in SBAC for medium to long term secondments and industrial placements.