At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead the Contracts department and manage day-to-day operations in a pioneering space company.
- Company: Join SSTL, the pioneers of the small satellite market with over 40 years of innovation.
- Benefits: Enjoy 32 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a share incentive plan.
- Other info: Hybrid working options available after initial on-site training.
- Why this job: Make an impact in the exciting world of space technology while leading a dynamic team.
- Qualifications: Strong communication, analytical skills, and experience in contract management required.
The predicted salary is between 50000 - 65000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity to work in a pioneering space company leading the Contracts department.
You will be an effective and confident communicator both in written and verbal contexts, possess excellent analytical skills, and enjoy leading a small team.
About SSTL Considered the pioneers of the small satellite market, SSTL has a heritage spanning over 40 years and prides itself on continual innovation and improvement of space technologies, products and services.
Since 1981, SSTL has delivered comprehensive multi‑year, hands‑on training programmes worldwide.
As a result of these programmes, space agencies have been formed in six space‑developing nations and flourishing space ecosystems have been established.
- Key
- Tasks
Organisation: day‑to‑day operations, organising, supporting and sharing in the team’s work and goals.
Contractual: preparation, negotiation and management of all SSTL contractual commitments relating to projects and new business, from acquisition of project to contract closure.
Team
Building: encouraging and motivating the team; team‑player mentality.
Mentoring ability to interface with customers and technical representatives.
Decision making and creative problem solving skills.
Ability to multi‑task and deliver both immediate and longer‑term tasks.
Proven ability to deliver solutions under pressure and to tight timescales.
Good knowledge of MS Office – Excel, Word, Power Point and Microsoft Project.
Able to demonstrate company mindsets and behaviours; accountable, drive and delivery, communicate effectively, self‑manage effectively, work as one team.
Location The role is based in our Head Office in Guildford, reporting to the Finance Director with two direct reports.
Initially on‑site full time for the first six months.
Subsequent hybrid working would be in accordance with SSTL’s Hybrid Working policy.
Benefits Our comprehensive benefits package includes 32 days holiday plus bank holidays, pension scheme with life assurance, private medical and international travel insurance, annual bonus scheme, share incentive plan, enhanced maternity, paternity and shared parental pay for new parents, high‑street discount scheme and many more. #J-18808-Ljbffr
Contact Details:
Surrey Satellite Technology Ltd (SSTL) Recruitment Team
