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Permanent – Full time – Salary: £25.000- £28.000 doe - Location: Crawley |Hybrid &nbsp;About AerFinAerFin is breathing new life into aviation. We buy, sell, lease and repair aircraft, engines, and parts to maximise the value for their owners and provide a lower-cost supply of material to our airline, lessor and MRO customers. Through our deep technical expertise and high-performance culture, we deliver confidence-inspiring quality, safety and value to our customers. Our blend of industry expertise and experience – today’s insight and tomorrow’s foresight – gives us a unique perspective on our industry that is trusted by over 600 customers across six continents. With regional hubs in Europe, Asia and the USA we’re perfectly placed to keep fleets flying and get deals done. That’s the AerFin way. That’s the way ahead.About the roleWe’re looking for an organised and motivated individual to join our Trading Team. As an Aviation Admin Assistant, you’ll be helping us manage and sell important aircraft parts like Auxiliary Power Units (APUs), Landing Gears, and Engine Nacelles. Your responsibilities will include handling administrative tasks, coordinating with various teams, and ensuring smooth operations during the sale, lease, or trade of these parts. You will report directly to the VP of Trading and collaborate with multiple departments to keep everything running efficiently.Whether you're a recent graduate or have a few years of experience in the aviation industry, if you're commercially driven, thrive in a fast-paced environment, and have a passion for the aviation aftermarket, with strong analytical skills, excellent communication abilities, and a talent for building relationships, we'd love to hear from you.Key Responsibilities<ul><li>Respond to customer requests and help negotiate prices/terms</li><li>Assist in managing exchange, lease, sale, and repair orders.</li><li>Liaise with internal technical departments regarding Technical Packs / Tech records queries.</li><li>Distribute marketing materials and gather market pricing and intelligence.</li><li>Coordinate with teardown facilities for asset removal, packaging and shipping.</li><li>Maintain asset sales records efficiently within the Quantum system.</li><li>Track market trends using our CRM software</li><li>Develop professional relationships with customers and stakeholders</li><li>Seek out mentorship, advice, and challenging opportunities to learn</li><li>Expect to carry out various admin-related duties, as needed and appropriate to your role, under the guidance of the Line Manager.</li></ul>Skills &amp; Experience &nbsp;<ul><li>Ability to work independently and manage multiple priorities</li><li>Strong organisational skills</li><li>A general understanding of the Aviation industry is advantageous</li><li>Proficient in MS Office</li><li>Thrive in a fast-paced environment</li><li>Excellent communication skills, with the ability to build relationships</li></ul>In return we offer<ul><li>Discretionary Bonus Scheme</li><li>Flexible working, ability to work between home and the office</li><li>Volunteering Leave</li><li>Life Assurance</li><li>Pension Scheme</li><li>Employee Assistance Program (EAP)</li><li>Healthcare Scheme</li><li>27 days of annual leave with an option to buy or sell an additional 5 days per year</li><li>Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme</li><li>Season Ticket Loan</li><li>Social events and much more</li></ul>We're actively reviewing applications and conducting interviews regularly. To ensure your consideration, please submit your application early. Please note, we reserve the right to close this vacancy once a suitable candidate is found, so don't delay in sending your CV today for immediate consideration.AerFin is an equal opportunities employer, which cultivates opinion, listens to all views with respect, recognises people based on their merits without bias and embraces diversity.<dl><dt>Department</dt><dd>Trading</dd><dt>Locations</dt><dd>Crawley</dd><dt>Remote status</dt><dd>Hybrid</dd></dl>

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Aviation Admin Assistant: Aerfin

Location: Crawley, United KingdomIn fast changing markets, customers worldwide rely on Thales. Thales is a business where brilliant people from all over the world come together to share ideas and inspire each other. In aerospace, transportation, defence, security and space, our architects design innovative solutions that make our tomorrow's possible.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Fleet and Travel Manager – Thales UKRole location: Any Thales UK SiteThales UK is looking for a Fleet and Travel Manager for an exciting new role. You’ll lead the strategy and operations for our national travel programme and fleet of over 600 vehicles, managing a significant external spend of £25m and supporting employees across the UK.What you’ll do:<ul><li>Oversee and continually evolve travel &amp; fleet policies to ensure compliance and cost-effectiveness.</li><li>Resolve complex escalations for travel and fleet, providing expert solutions to senior stakeholders and teams.</li><li>Deliver data-driven reports and audits, and champion lessons learned to improve safety and security.</li><li>Lead system upgrades (such as Concur), pilot new initiatives and roll out training across the business.</li><li>Drive sustainable mobility, including Scope 3 business travel objectives.</li><li>Own strategic planning for our company fleet—policy, acquisition, maintenance, and disposals—while ensuring legal and internal compliance.</li><li>Find smarter ways to manage costs, improve processes, and track performance using the latest fleet technology.</li><li>Collaborate across our UK sites and share best practices globally.</li></ul>What you’ll bring:<ul><li>Experience in corporate travel or fleet management (operational, HR, procurement, or projects background welcome).</li><li>Strong grasp of travel/expense policy, systems, and compliance.</li><li>Great communicator, confident engaging with senior leaders, teams, and suppliers.</li><li>Proven analytical and problem-solving skills, with attention to performance and spend.</li><li>Project management ability—leading rollouts, process reviews, and training.</li><li>Adaptable and proactive in a fast-paced environment.</li></ul>Ready to shape Thales mobility and create real value? Apply today#LI-SW1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact <a href="mailto:resourcing.ops@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Resourcing Ops</a> for mid to senior roles, or the <a href="mailto:suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Early Careers Team</a>&nbsp;for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

Fleet and Travel Manager: Thales

Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions that enable two-thirds of planes to take off and land safely. We create in-flight entertainment systems that engross 50 million fliers every year and we develop the avionics that control the world’s largest commercial aircrafts. Our simulators train the next generation of pilots for fighter jets, transporters and search and rescue helicopters. And, together, each and every member of our aerospace team makes a difference.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.This role will support the definition and development of solution requirements and designs across a number of bids and projects/products delivering various training and simulation solutions.Key InteractionsThe job-holder will work closely with all members of the Bid/Product/Project engineering team, especially the SEM, PDA and Solution Architect, potentially interfacing with the customer and end user communities.Key Responsibilities:<ul><li>Write and decompose system requirements and define the best method for verification.</li><li>Troubleshoot the system design and provide suggestions or solutions</li><li>Develop conceptual designs and models</li><li>Define and manage interfaces between solution elements</li><li>Perform scientific analysis and predictive modelling to measure design outcomes</li><li>Write technical responses for customers</li><li>Break down complex problems into smaller portions for simplicity and analysis</li><li>Influence and reach consensus with cross functional teams and stakeholders.</li><li>Create, manage and control design documentation (ICDs, TRSs, SSDD) as well as associated solution baselines.</li><li>Support software, procurement, operations and sub-contractors in ensuring the design and development of solution elements meets the needs of the solution.</li></ul>Essential Skills &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Experience in engineering on complex systems and solutions.</li><li>A proven track record of success in defining technical solutions and delivering technical proposals for complex systems within typical bid constraints (limited time, budget, resource etc.).</li><li>Ability to analyse customer requirements and identify technical issues and risks as well as mitigation activities.</li><li>Able to capture and express solutions/designs through a model based engineering approach.</li><li>Clear understanding of (and experience in) system engineering processes including functional baseline management (i.e. Specification writing, requirements analysis/management, system level design, functional partitioning/allocation, interface design/control).</li><li>An effective team player who has good verbal communication skills, report writing skills, and presentation skills.</li><li>Strong organisational and team working skills.</li><li>Use of DOORS, JIRA</li></ul>Desirable Skills &amp; Experience:<ul><li>Training and/or Simulation domain knowledge and experience.</li><li>Excellent customer relationship skills.</li><li>Experience of using Modelling Tools e.g. Capella, Enterprise Architect</li></ul>Essential Qualifications:<ul><li>Bachelor degree in Engineering or computer science</li></ul>Special Requirements:<ul><li>Ability to travel in the UK, and internationally, in support of bids and demonstrations.</li></ul>Security Clearance Requirements:Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions.&nbsp; This role requires Security Clearance (SC) . It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment.&nbsp; Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.&nbsp; In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.#LI-DB1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact <a href="mailto:resourcing.ops@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Resourcing Ops</a> for mid to senior roles, or the <a href="mailto:suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Early Careers Team</a>&nbsp;for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now!

Systems Engineer: Thales

Location: Crawley, United KingdomThales people architect solutions at the heart of the defence-security continuum. Interoperable and secure information and telecommunications systems for defence, security, and civil operators, are based upon innovative use of radiocommunications, networks, and cybersecurity. We are ground breaking new digital technologies such as 4G mobile communications, cryptography, cloud computing and big data for use in physical protection systems, and critical information systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Job Title: Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export)Base location: Crawley / Reading, UKReporting to the Head of Sales,&nbsp; Land Communications and part of the Business Growth function.Missions &amp; Responsibilities&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp; &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Act as the primary point of contact with export customers and partners (internal and external) for Land Communications, in co-ordination with the portfolio and Key Account Managers: typically S01 below and civilian equivalent.Order Intake• Development, generation and agreement of the Land Communications order intake pipeline.•&nbsp; Management and delivery of the agreed annual order intake budget/target.• Identification, qualification, development and bid of Thales Land Communications products and services into the export military markets in co-ordination with the Land Communications portfolio team, functions, Thales UK and Thales France business lines; primarily focussed on opportunities typically of value £20m and below.Capture and Bid Management• As appropriate, become the Capture Lead for captures.• Ensure appropriate Capture Reviews and appropriately tailored Gate 0, 1, 2 and 3s are conducted for each opportunity and capture.• Generate credible and timely Price to Win (PTW) targets to drive competitive pricing and higher PWin.• Ensure capture and bid resource and budget requirements are defined, managed and communication effectively.• Agree prioritisation of captures and bids to best utilise business resources.• Manage the development and execution of Capture Plans including win strategy, hot buttons, Price to Win, stakeholder mapping and engagement, BP budget, resourcing and return on investment.Marketing• Development and delivery of product/service marketing plans, in co-ordination with the functions and Thales UK; to include: marketing collateral, attendance at events and exhibitions, sponsorships and donations, demonstrations etc.Stakeholder Management• Establish strong, collaborative relationships with the customer and industry partners to deliver superior market understanding drive competitive advantage.•&nbsp; Establish strong internal collaborative relationships with sister businesses within Thales UK, the Thales GBUs, Business Lines and Thales CBUs to identify, develop and win business opportunities utilising Thales products, technologies and services from outside of the UK.Governance and Financial• Ensure Business Winning Governance, Travel &amp; Subsistence, Sponsorships &amp; Donations, Gifts &amp; Donations and Ethics policies, processes are understood and followed.• Ensure UK Government export Licence requirements are met for all export opportunities.• Ensure Thales 360 data is kept up to date at all times.• Support the setting, prioritisation, approval and management of the annual Bids and Proposals (B&amp;P) budget and Events &amp; Exhibitions budget for Land Communications. Decisions Owned &amp; Key Deliverables&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;• Decisions Owned• Prioritisation of opportunities and captures.• Price to Win.Key Deliverables• Annual order intake budget/target.• Capture plans.• Price to Win.• B&amp;P, T&amp;S, Events &amp; Exhibitions budget planning and delivery.Skills &amp; Experience Required&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Skills• Interpersonal.• Analytical approach.• Critical decision making.• Collaborative working.• Technical understanding.• Problem solving, innovative thinking.• Leadership and communication.• Deal closure.Experience• Defence marketing and sales• Defence procurement.• Capture management.• Export markets.• Contracts and commercial.• OI pipeline management.• Cost, schedule and risk management.• Partnering.• Technology transfer.KPIs• Portfolio OI and GMOI (in year and five 5 year plan).• Contribution to Capture Plans.This role will require SC Clearance. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant will undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance.&nbsp; Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance.To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years.&nbsp; In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the National Security Vetting (NSV) Agency - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>#LI-VJ1In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact <a href="mailto:resourcing.ops@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Resourcing Ops</a> for mid to senior roles, or the <a href="mailto:suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Early Careers Team</a>&nbsp;for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! &nbsp;

Sales Manager - Land Communications (Export): Thales

Location: Manor Royal Crawley, United KingdomThales people provide armed forces customers with operational advantage at every decisive moment throughout the mission. Defence and armed forces customers rely on us to deliver the full range of defence mission systems solutions at land, sea, and air. Our platforms extend across the battlespace including Above and Sonar, Electronic Combat, and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance systems.Together we offer fantastic opportunities for committed employees to learn and develop their career with us. At Thales UK, we research, develop, and supply technology and services that impact the lives of millions of people each day to make life better, and keep us safer. We innovate across the major industries of Aerospace, Defence, Security and Space. Your health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.Location: - Crawley (West Sussex), Cheadle (Greater Manchester), or Templecombe (Somerset) - hybrid working arrangement 3 days per week in the office vs. homeAre you a Bid Manager looking for an exciting challenge and the opportunity to lead some major bids that are critical to the long term strategy of a company? Then look no further…We have a fantastic opportunity for a Bid Manager to join our Under Water Systems (UWS) UK team, either in Templecombe, Somerset, or in Cheadle, Greater Manchester.What the role has to offer:<ul><li>UWS is growing at a rapid pace. Due to the success of programmes within UWS and with a portfolio of world leading products across the sonar domain, we have an extensive prospect list, consisting of a significant number of strategic bids.</li><li>This role is an opportunity to lead some major bids that are critical to the long term strategy of UWS and Thales. You will be working as part of an established team in one of the most exciting areas of the business.</li><li>Working with a highly regarded team who will support your learning and development</li><li>Hybrid working (3 days in the office / 2 days from home)</li></ul>Key responsibilities:<ul><li>Embedding a strong sense of delivery accountability and a proactive risk and opportunity management culture (for both ‘winability’ and ‘deliverability’) at all levels of the Bid team</li><li>Creating and controlling the&nbsp;Bid schedule&nbsp;and resource plan; leading and coordinating multi-disciplinary teams to achieve key milestones</li><li>Establishing and controlling the requirements baseline (technical and non-technical), including compliance traceability, allocation to Work Packages and the end to end&nbsp;estimating&nbsp;process</li><li>Ensuring the creation of robust Initial&nbsp;Project Baselines&nbsp;for delivery post-contract award</li><li>Supporting the management of customer, supplier and partner relationships – building trust and confidence through open dialogue</li><li>Tailoring and application of Bid Governance as appropriate, including Bid Stage Gates, Bid Reviews and Project Characterisation</li><li>Coordination and control of the Master Assumptions, Dependencies and Exclusions List, ensuring alignment across all Bid artefacts including the Project execution baseline, estimates and proposal/commercial terms</li><li>Coordination of&nbsp;proposal development, including the use of colour/peer reviews as appropriate</li><li>Ensuring appropriate focus on CASH management and achieving a positive net cash profile associated with the Initial Project baseline</li><li>Leading and coordinating PQQ responses, including reviews, governance and final sign-off</li><li>Contributing to the identification of customer hot buttons/win strategy and alignment of Bid activities to address these</li><li>Creating initial Project plans for the execution of the contract as required for the proposal</li><li>Management and control of Bid Budgets (including status and forecast) for all Bids within their working perimeter and liaison with PMO to reflect in appropriate tools E.g. Oracle, P6</li><li>Note: for particularly large or complex Bids a PM-designate and/or Proposal Manager may be appointed to support the Bid Manager with some of the activities listed above</li></ul>About you:The role requires strong leadership, professional Bid and Project management expertise, excellent&nbsp;stakeholder management, commercial awareness and a proactive approach to identifying and mitigating risk. We are looking for someone with:<ul><li>A proven track record of delivering successful Bids on framework contracts</li><li>Experience leading and managing multi-disciplinary teams in achieving challenging timelines and with a proactive focus on risk and opportunity management</li><li>Internal stakeholder and customer/supplier/partner relationship management experience</li><li>Ability to construct compelling proposals and/or solutions that meet customer needs</li><li>Experience of Gate Bid Lifecycle processes; efficiently applying reviews and ensuring that business risk is appropriately managed</li></ul>Security Clearance statement:&nbsp;Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires Security Clearance (SC). It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance - <a href="https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/united-kingdom-security-vetting" target="_blank">United Kingdom Security Vetting - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)</a>To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.What we can offer:We are committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training, development and experiences, along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. We hire from within as our first priority, so you will have a myriad of opportunities within our diverse, global organisation.FlexibilityYour health and well-being matters to us and that’s why we offer you the flexibility to do what’s important to you; whether that’s part time hours, job sharing, home working, or the ability to flex your start and finish times. Where possible, we support a working pattern that suits your lifestyle and helps you reach your ambitions.The Work EnvironmentAt Thales, we believe in flexible SMART working and have the expectation this role will be delivered through a combination of remote and office based collaborative working. When working in the office, you will be based at the largest Thales site in the UK, featuring access to a wide variety of resources including manufacturing, environmental and electromagnetic test facilities and specialised laboratories. The modern site includes a subsidised restaurant, a café, break out spaces, bicycle storage facilities and more.Benefits at ThalesAlongside a competitive base salary, we offer a variable compensation plan bonus and benefits package, which includes:<ul><li>Half day every Friday, usually finishing around 13:00pm</li><li>Pension Scheme</li><li>28 days annual leave (Plus Bank Holidays) </li><li>Life Cover</li><li>Progression and Development Opportunities</li><li>24/7 Employee Assistance Program and access to mental wellbeing app</li><li>Employee discount shopping schemes on major brands and retailers</li></ul>Thales is an equal opportunities employer and diversity and inclusion are integral to the success of Thales.#LI-DB2In line with Thales' Baseline Security requirements, candidates will be asked to provide evidence of identity, eligibility to work in the UK and employment and/or education history for up to three years. Some vacancies may require full Security Clearance which can require further evidence to be provided. For further details of the evidence required to apply for Baseline and Security Clearance please refer to the Defence Business Services National Security Vetting (DBS NSV) Agency.At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment,if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact <a href="mailto:resourcing.ops@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Resourcing Ops</a> for mid to senior roles, or the <a href="mailto:suppearlycar@uk.thalesgroup.com" target="_blank">Early Careers Team</a>&nbsp;for graduate and apprentice roles.Great journeys start here, apply now! &nbsp;

Bid Manager: Thales

Location: Hybrid – 3 days a week at VHQ, Crawley Hours: 37.5 per week, Monday to Friday Contract Type: Permanent Salary: Competitive Closing Date: 3rd October 2025<h2>In a nutshell</h2>At Virgin Atlantic, we're more than just an airline—we're a brand that reimagines the way people experience travel. With a bold vision to become the most loved travel company, we thrive on challenging the status quo, pushing the boundaries of aviation, and celebrating individuality every step of the way.As CRM Manager, you’ll define and deliver Virgin Atlantic’s CRM strategy, working closely with the Senior Manager, CRM Delivery. Leading a team of three CRM Leads—focused on Trade, Pre-Flight, and Flying Club (Loyalty)—you’ll oversee the execution of customer journeys across our owned channels (SMS, WhatsApp, email, and app).Your mission? To drive over incremental flown revenue, strengthen customer retention, and contribute directly to our NPS growth. You’ll champion CRM as a driver of business change, aligning with our goals of sustainable profitability and becoming the world’s most loved travel company.<h2>Day to day</h2><ul><li>Build and deliver a CRM strategy &amp; trading plan that enhances the pre-flight experience and drives Flying Club growth.</li><li>Lead and inspire a team of three CRM Leads, enabling them to deliver bold, insight-driven activations.</li><li>Partner with stakeholders across Virgin Atlantic to gain buy-in and deliver CRM initiatives aligned to business goals.</li><li>Champion automation and AI-driven ways of working—unlocking efficiency, scalability, and speed to market.</li><li>Develop CRM’s role in Flight+, Ancillaries, Upsell, Cross-Sell, and Online Retail to maximise revenue and margin.</li><li>Deliver personalisation at scale—enabling 1:1 lifecycle interactions across all CRM channels.</li><li>Activate segmentation strategies, embedding their value across the organisation.</li><li>Collaborate with Omnichannel Analytics, Data &amp; Delivery teams to ensure best-in-class execution and actionable insights.</li><li>Own Pre-Flight VoC performance, driving continuous improvements that contribute to overall NPS targets.</li><li>Enhance multi-touchpoint pre-flight journeys—delivering greater personalisation by cabin, destination, and segment.</li></ul><h2>About You</h2><ul><li>Degree-level qualification (or equivalent experience) with a proven track record of delivering commercial results through CRM.</li><li>Experience in a fast-paced, high-performing environment.</li><li>Strong data and insight-led mindset, with demonstrable CRM activation case studies.</li><li>Skilled in managing diverse stakeholders across business and technical domains.</li><li>Confident communicator with strong influencing, storytelling, and presentation skills.</li><li>Adept at resolving conflicts and aligning cross-functional teams.</li></ul><h2>Be Yourself – We Celebrate Difference</h2>At Virgin Atlantic, diversity and inclusion are at the heart of everything we do. We’re proud to be an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all backgrounds. If you require any adjustments during the recruitment process, reach out to us at <a href="mailto:Recruitment@fly.virgin.com" target="_blank">Recruitment@fly.virgin.com</a>—we’re here to support you.<h2>Our recipe for leadership</h2>At Virgin Atlantic, our leaders empower teams to thrive through collaboration, innovation, and excellence. Explore our Leadership Recipe and discover the 20 core ingredients that define what it means to lead with us, driving our mission to be the most loved travel company and achieve sustainable profit. Want to learn more? <a href="https://careers.virginatlantic.com/leadership" target="_blank">Click here</a> &nbsp;<a href="https://iagime.fa.ocs.oraclecloud.com/hcmUI/CandidateExperience/en/sites/CX/jobs/preview/56/apply/email" target="_blank">Apply now</a>

CRM Manager: Virgin Atlantic

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Boeing Quality &amp; Compliance is seeking an Associate Standards Support Specialist to join the global Maintenance Training Team based at our Training Campus in Crawley. The new joiner will work with our aircraft maintenance training team in support of growing international training requirements.If you have an eye for detail, an analytical mind, and want to work on a team that makes a difference every day, come join us. Our team is responsible for the continuing standards and regulatory compliance of all maintenance training activities worldwide, including both internal and external oversight, and there may be opportunities for short term international travel as the role progresses.Hiring details:<ul><li>This requisition is for a locally hired position in Crawley, UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.</li><li>This position is hybrid. This means that the selected candidate may be required to perform some work onsite at Crawley. This is at the hiring team’s discretion and could potentially change in the future.</li></ul>Position responsibilities:<ul><li>Support the Standards and Examinations Team in their day-to-day work</li><li>Create and administer technical documentation</li><li>Administer internal standards processes</li><li>Use specialised tools to configure, maintain, update and develop new and existing technical documentation.</li><li>Participates in process development to ensure technical data and procedures are documented and current.</li><li>Supports presentations, status reviews, and monitoring execution.</li></ul>Work Authorisation:This requisition is for a locally hired position in the UK. Candidates must have current legal authorisation to work immediately in the United Kingdom. Boeing will not attempt to obtain Immigration and labour sponsorship for any applicants. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):<ul><li>Experience interpreting commercial technical documentation including service bulletins, and procedures manuals.</li><li>Familiarisation with aviation maintenance training and associated regulatory insight</li><li>Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft 356, and associated tools</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):<ul><li>Ideally have 3+ years' experience administering technical training and/or administration of aviation regulatory exams</li></ul>We are ideally seeking candidates who can evidence the ability to thrive in an agile working environment, who have experience in an administrative aviation training role, and will contribute to providing products and services that meet the highest technical and quality standards, regulatory requirements and company policies, and processes and embrace first-time quality as a way of life – not accepting, creating or passing any defects, and speaking up.The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being.Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive salary and annual incentive plans </li><li>Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next </li><li>Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way </li><li>Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs </li><li>Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options </li><li>23 days plus UK public holidays and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year </li><li>Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution </li><li>Company paid BUPA Medical Plan </li><li>Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks </li><li>Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week </li><li>6x annual salary life insurance </li><li>Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development </li><li>Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 05, 2025 Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position. &nbsp;RelocationRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Visa SponsorshipEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.ShiftNot a Shift Worker (United Kingdom) &nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Associate Standards Support Specialist: Boeing

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Boeing United Kingdom Limited is looking for an Experienced Simulator Technician to join our team in Crawley, UK.The new joiner will be maintaining Devices to regulatory and company standards, ensuring that training devices are ready for use and Training Centre Customers are provided with professional technical support.Hiring details:<ul><li>This requisition is for a locally hired position in Crawley, UK. Benefits and pay are determined at the local level and are not part of Boeing U.S. based payroll.</li><li>This position is expected to be 100% onsite. The selected candidate will be required to work on-site at one of the listed location options.</li><li>WORK ENVIRONMENT: Role involves shift work, standard working pattern is 2 dayshifts, followed by 2 nightshifts, followed by 4 rest days.&nbsp; Hours are 7am-7pm for dayshift and 7pm-7am for nightshift, pattern follows an 8-day cycle, e.g. Mon/Tues days, Wed Thurs nights, off Fri, Sat, Sun and Mon, next set of shifts begin Tues/Wed.</li></ul>Position Responsibilities:<ul><li>Performing pre-flight tasks</li><li>Performing preventative maintenance functions</li><li>Conducting troubleshooting and corrective maintenance activities on training devices</li><li>Performing training device updates (Software and Hardware)</li><li>Ensuring documentation procedures are completed</li><li>Providing total customer support service, that can include accompanying customers through instructor station training and during dry training operations</li><li>Providing supervision and guidance to junior team members, acts as a mentor on occasion</li></ul>Basic Qualifications (Required Skills/Experience):<ul><li>5 years experience of similar type role, eg. Avionics repair / Plant Maintenance</li><li>Knowledge of EASA and UK CAA Flight Simulator Training device regulation and operations</li><li>Technical troubleshooting skills of electrical and mechanical systems including computer hardware and software</li><li>Knowledge of aircraft systems and operation</li></ul>Preferred Qualifications (Desired Skills/Experience):<ul><li>Bachelor Degree in Engineering / Computer Science, or Engineering Apprenticeship completion</li><li>Customer Service focus, need to be able to communicate with Air Crew to understand the issue before resolving</li><li>Software programming understanding ability would be beneficial but not essential</li><li>Ability to work as part of a team</li></ul>The Boeing benefits package goes above and beyond, focusing on your physical, emotional, financial and social well-being.Here’s a snapshot of what we offer:&nbsp;<ul><li>Competitive salary and annual incentive plans </li><li>Continuous learning - you’ll develop the approach and skills to navigate whatever comes next </li><li>Success as defined by you - we’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way </li><li>Inclusive culture - you’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs </li><li>Excellent Adoption and Parental leave options </li><li>26 days leave and a Winter Break between Christmas and New Year </li><li>Pension Plan with up to 10% employer contribution </li><li>Company paid BUPA Medical Plan </li><li>Short Term Sickness: 100% pay for the first 26 weeks </li><li>Long Term Sickness: 66.67% of annual salary from 27th week </li><li>6x annual salary life insurance </li><li>Learning Together Programme to support your on-going personal and career development </li><li>Access to Boeing’s Well Being Programs, tool and incentives&nbsp;</li></ul> &nbsp;Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 12, 2025 &nbsp;RelocationRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Visa SponsorshipEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.ShiftShift Worker (United Kingdom) &nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Experienced Simulator Technician: Boeing

Job DescriptionAt Boeing, we innovate and collaborate to make the world a better place. We’re committed to fostering an environment for every teammate that’s welcoming, respectful and inclusive, with great opportunity for professional growth. Find your future with us.Boeing Training Solutions is a passionate aviation inspired team that enables world class flight crew training products for global customers. This engineering internship will be embedded at Boeing’s Gatwick Training Campus with the Simulator Engineering team, who are responsible for engineering of Boeing commercial Flight Simulator Training Devices (FSTDs). This role will include FSTD special projects ranging from developing aircraft simulation software models, troubleshooting FSTD technical issues, completing FSTD hardware and software updates, performing verification and validation of simulator software changes, and supporting the qualification and regulatory activities. Work will require strong collaboration skills to connect with stakeholders from internal Boeing engineering teams, FSTD suppliers, flight training instructors, pilots, customers, and regulators. This role will be expected to support ad-hoc night shift work aligned to the availability of FSTD schedules and project requirements.The responsibilities will include:<ul><li>Investigate and resolve write ups from training crews either by investigating aircraft data to see if the write up matches real world operation or making changes to the devices software to rectify the issue.</li><li>Work with suppliers to deploy and accept new software loads.</li><li>Creation and maintenance of lesson plans used to ensure every training session is delivered in a consistent manner.</li><li>Working closely with global simulator operations teams to keep the Boeing simulator fleet operating seamlessly to train customers 24/7.</li><li>Simulator regulatory qualification and evaluation support.</li><li>Working with the SimBinary team to integrate new aircraft features into our delivered products.</li></ul>Required Skills:<ul><li>Strong interest in aviation</li><li>Working towards Engineering or Software degree</li><li>Experience with C/C++ software programming languages</li></ul>Preferred Skills:<ul><li>Experience with aerospace engineering or avionics</li><li>Simulation and modeling Experience</li><li>Private pilot experience/interest</li></ul> &nbsp;Applications for this position will be accepted until Oct. 31, 2025 Export Control Requirements: This is not an Export Control position. &nbsp;RelocationRelocation assistance is not a negotiable benefit for this position.Visa SponsorshipEmployer will not sponsor applicants for employment visa status.ShiftNot a Shift Worker (United Kingdom) &nbsp;Equal Opportunity Employer:We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not accept unlawful discrimination in our recruitment or employment practices on any grounds including but not limited to; race, color, ethnicity, religion, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, physical or mental disability, genetic factors, military and veteran status, or other characteristics covered by applicable law.We have teams in more than 65 countries, and each person plays a role in helping us become one of the world’s most innovative, diverse and inclusive companies. We are a Disability Confident Committed employer and welcome applications from candidates with disabilities. Applicants are encouraged to share with our recruitment team any accommodations required during the recruitment process. Accommodations may include but are not limited to: conducting interviews in accessible locations that accommodate mobility needs, encouraging candidates to bring and use any existing assistive technology such as screen readers and offering flexible interview formats such as virtual or phone interviews.

Simulator Engineering Intern 2026 - 12 month Placement: Boeing

Speculative Applications and Future Opportunities at AerFinAt AerFin, we are always on the lookout for talented individuals who are passionate about making an impact in the aviation industry. Even if there isn’t a specific role that matches your skill set at the moment, we encourage you to submit a speculative application.By doing so, you ensure that your details are on file, and you'll be one of the first to know when a suitable opportunity arises. Whether you’re completing your education, considering a career change, or simply interested in exploring future opportunities, joining our talent pool is a great way to stay connected with us.We value proactive individuals who are eager to contribute to our mission, and we regularly review our database when new positions become available. If you’re ready to be part of a dynamic and innovative team, we’d love to hear from you. Submit your speculative application today, and let’s explore how you can grow with AerFin in the future. &nbsp;#LI-DNI

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