Find Your Next Role In Government And Defence In Hampshire

Monday, June 26, 2023

Thanks to the fact the UK still has low unemployment rates, job seekers are still in a position of strength as summer begins. According to recent research, employment has now climbed above its pre-pandemic level, with a record 33.1mn people in work.

Near record wage growth means that if you’re not happy with your salary, now is a good time to make a change. 

Specialising in permanent roles, Gregory Martin currently has several opportunities in Portsmouth, Hampshire.

That includes those for a Finance Manager, Operational Analysts, Cost Estimators, Project Managers, Systems Engineers, and a Commercial Officer 

The Cost Estimator/Consultant role is for a technical consultancy based in Portsmouth, dealing with UK MoD, NATO, defence organisations and the industry. The same company also requires an experienced Cost Estimator/Modeller to provide cost estimates and support to help the UK MOD and industry make better decisions.

They also need an experienced Commercial Officer who is familiar with UK defence terms and conditions and educated to degree-level law or business.

You will be working on a range of proposals and contracts for the MOD. The ideal person will need to have a can -do attitude and strong organisational skills. The company is seeking a progressive person that can go on to become a Commercial Manager in the future.

They also have a newly created role for a Finance Manager which can be full or part-time.

This role would suit a fully qualified accountant (ACA, ACCA, CIMA) with proven industry experience seeking a financial manager's role with autonomy.

You will have excellent technical accounting skills. Strong MS Excel and data analysis skills. Experience in Xero accounts and payroll software preferable, but not essential

Gregory Martin is also looking for an Operational  Analyst to design, develop and run analytical models.

The most suitable candidate should have a strong analytical background along with Advanced Excel skills, software development using Python, VBA, and strong Modelling experience. You should also have a strong knowledge and experience of data visualisation tools, including Power BI.

You should be highly analytical, have excellent communication & interpersonal skills, strong report writing and presentation skills.  The right candidate should also be competent in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word, knowledge of data manipulation and analysis languages (VBA, SQL, Power BI, R and Python).

They are also looking for an experienced Project Manager with Frameworks experience and a strong understanding of military terminology.

You will be managing Engineering Frameworks and Projects within the MOD and Defence sector. Managing resources of projects, assisting with bids and client liaison

They’re also looking for Systems Engineers in Portsmouth for government and industry.

The ideal candidate for this role will have experience in systems engineering and operational research.

This company has experience within the nuclear, defence, space, security and transport sectors. Candidates with ISTAR, SPACE, SATELLITE SYSTEMS experience would be highly desirable.

Last but not least they need a Project Assistant in MOD and Defence who will assist with managing a range of Engineering Frameworks and Projects within the Defence environment. Duties will include managing the resourcing of projects and liaising with clients.

If you want to know more about any of these roles, simply contact their friendly team for more information.

01252 710215.