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<p><strong>Head of Corporate Air Travel - 00020991<br /> <br /> Real pride. Real advantage.</strong><br /> <br /> Following an internal career move, an opportunity has arisen to appoint a new Head of Corporate Air Travel (CAT). The person we appoint will lead the CAT team and ensure the delivery of a safe, efficient and effective air transport service to BAE Systems that is compliant with the stringent regulations that apply to a business of this type.<br /> <br /> CAT is a business within Shared Services with discrete financial accountability. The Head of CAT is based at Warton and leads a multi-disciplinary team of circa 30 highly skilled people that includes both BAE Systems employees and subcontractors. <br /> <br /> The Head of CAT is the Accountable Manager for CAT’s Air Operators Certificate and EASA Part 145 and Part M approvals. As such the appointment is subject to CAA approval. The Head of CAT is a member of the CAT Ltd Board and reports to the Shared Services Commercial Director who is also Chairman of CAT Ltd.<br /> <br /> <strong>As Head of Corporate Air Travel your main responsibilities will include:</strong><br /> Leadership of the CAT team.<br /> Ensuring that benchmark standards of safety are maintained across all areas of the business including flight and ground operations.<br /> Management of the CAT business in accordance with Company and regulatory requirements, including those of the UK CAA and European Airworthiness authorities.<br /> Delivering efficient and effective air transport services to meet BAE Systems requirements through a combination of in-house capability and sub-contracted arrangements.<br /> Establishing and executing a strategic plan for the business that aligns future service capability with its customers’ requirements.<br /> <br /> <strong>Critical competencies</strong><br /> Demonstrable experience of leading a multi-disciplinary team with full financial and operational accountability for all aspects of performance.<br /> A thorough understanding and working experience of the regulatory and operational issues associated with commercial aircraft and air passenger services, especially those relating to safety.<br /> An understanding of the statutory responsibilities of Company Directors.<br /> Demonstrable capability to lead change to effect service, operational and financial performance improvements using robust project management approaches including planning and organisational development.<br /> An ability to work effectively in both long term planning and immediate short term deadline environments.<br /> An ability to work with, influence and be influenced by internal and external stakeholders including customers, suppliers and regulatory authorities to ensure attainment of safety, performance and service goals.<br /> <br /> <strong>As the Head of Corporate Air Travel it is essential that your skills and qualifications include:</strong><br /> Degree / HND or equivalent qualification, with extensive managerial experience.<br /> A sound working knowledge of financial, legal, quality, HS&E and personnel issues.<br /> A good working knowledge of IT.<br /> <br /> <strong>What we’re looking for in you</strong><br /> The job holder must have the ability to operate a lean line of service, meeting current business needs and planning for the future to develop the business, whilst meeting all the mandatory regulatory requirements. This requires extensive planning and organisational skills. The job holder must be self-motivated and able to prioritise workload for both themselves and their staff. Conversely, the job holder must be able to work, at times, against extremely tight deadlines to address operational requirements.<br /> <br /> <strong>Grade</strong><br /> WW16<br /> <br /> <strong>BAE Systems</strong><br /> BAE Systems is one of the world's leading global defence, security and aerospace companies. We work at the cutting edge of technology, creating more than 100 new inventions every year for customers in over 100 countries.<br /> <br /> <strong>Shared Services</strong><br /> As you'd expect, Shared Services at BAE Systems is a big operation, with approximately 1,050 staff in 36 UK locations, working across ten lines of service. We provide a huge range of support and specialist skills, from shared IT, Finance and HR services to more specialist areas such as Advanced Technology, Design and Construction Solutions and Insurable Risk. Whatever the area you work in, the focus is always on service quality, cost effectiveness and adding value.<br /> <br /> We pride ourselves on employing the best professionals around. Join us and you’ll be part of something important; something you can be proud of.<br /> <br /> <strong>Performance. It brings us together.<br /> <br /> BAE Systems welcomes applications from all sections of the community.</strong></p> <p> </p> <p> </p>