General Dynamics Mission Systems engineers a diverse portfolio of high technology solutions, products and services that enable customers to successfully execute missions across all domains of operation. With a global team of more than 13,000 top professionals, we partner with the best in industry to expand the bounds of innovation in the defence and scientific arenas. In the UK, we are leading the way in avionics and communication systems. Given the nature of our work and who we are, we value trust, honesty, alignment and transparency.

General Dynamics in St Leonards-on-Sea currently provide avionic mission computing systems for a wide range of military fast jets, helicopters, and UAV’s.  Recent success has resulted in General Dynamics developing the next generation of Advanced High Performance, Safety Critical Mission Computer Systems to meet the needs of latest platforms in development by several aircraft manufacturers. These Mission Computing Systems provide the functionality that integrates aircraft systems, sensor systems and stores management systems with the information and control systems required by the aircrew to meet the demanding operational needs of these aircraft.

In this Commercial Administrator role you will report to the Commercial Manager and be responsible for providing commercial administration support for various contracts within the avionics line of business. This includes receipt of customer enquiries, submission of quotations, order receipt and review through to delivery, invoice and ensuring timely payment.

The individual will need to have excellent organisational skills, attention to detail and the ability to work as part of a team. 

Typical day to day activities will include:

• Preparation and submission of quotations in compliance with company procedures
• Monitor contract deliverables, generate delivery paperwork and support deliveries in accordance with company procedures.
• Monitor contract milestones, raise invoices and manage clearance of overdue debt
• Work alongside and support the business area including Programme Managers, Finance, Trade Compliance and Engineering teams.
• Support to the Commercial team on Contractual documents such as NDAs and loan agreements

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To be successful in this role you will have:

• Excellent organisational skills and the ability to manage a varied workload in a busy environment
• Attention to detail and thorough approach to work
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience of working in an administrative role
• Computer literate, with good working knowledge of MS Word, Excel and PowerPoint

In return for your dedication, collaboration and commitment, you will receive a starting salary of £26,280 - 29,200 and an excellent flexible benefits package.

This role is based in our Hastings offices with time working from home (3 days in office)

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering impressive benefits: 

• A compressed nine-day fortnight and compressed hours - which means every other Friday off. 
• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company. 
• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded with flexible benefits 

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we welcome you to join our inclusive team!

Our success is fuelled by our colleagues and the wide variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills they bring to the Company - learn more about our commitment to inclusion and diversity here

We are a Disability Confident Employer, as such we offer an interview to disabled people who meet the minimum criteria for the job.
Please email [email protected] if you would like your application to be considered under the DC Scheme. For more information on the Disability confident scheme in General Dynamics click here.

All successful/appointed applicants must be able to obtain a level of UK Security clearance that is appropriate for the role and undertake suitable Right to Work checks.