Job Title: Through Life Support Manager

Location: Portsmouth Naval Base – Onsite only

We offer a range of hybrid and flexible working arrangements – please speak to your recruiter about the options for this particular role

Salary: Circa £62,000 (depending on skills and experience) + 10% bonus

Who we are:

Join BAE Systems and you’ll be part of something bigger. As a valued member of our global colleague network, you’ll bring your unique skills and perspectives to help pioneer progress and protect what matters most. You’ll be trusted to play your part in delivering the advanced, technology-led defence, aerospace and security solutions of tomorrow, shaping a safer future, for all of us.

From the depths of the ocean, to the far reaches of space, there’s no limit to where a career at BAE Systems could take you.

Job Description:

As a member of the T45 COM Asset Management Platform Team. You will be responsible for the management, development and implementation of future support models for the Type 45 Class, defining principles and transition pathways for future Warship Support ways of working, ensuring coherent, consistent adoption across the enterprise.

You will play a key role in delivering a long-term support plan for the Destroyer class providing improved support and maintenance delivery. To achieve this, you will act as an integrator and champion for Future Support across the Type 45 class.

Core duties:

• You will assist the development and implementation of future support models for the Type 45 Class, defining principles, transition pathways and intended benefits across the enterprise
• You will champion future support approaches to build organizational understanding, capability and commitment to change
• You will drive changes to business processes, structures and behaviours to align with future operating models
• You will provide leadership and coordination across delivery teams to ensure integrated, coherent and aligned ways of working
• You will engage and influence stakeholders across the T45 community and wider enterprise to build alignment and secure adoption of new ways of working. Facilitate key meetings, working groups, and decision forums that underpin transition, integration and delivery

Essential Skills:

• You will bring knowledge and experience in the Maritime Sector and/or in dealing with Ministry of Defence, an understanding of the Common Support Model would be advantageous
• You will have an understanding of industry policy and process related to ship support
• You will be aware of platform systems and procedures
• You will bring Project Management skills into this role to help drive cross-functional teams and deliver desired outcomes

The Type 45 Class Output Management team:

The T45 Class Output Management (COM) Team coordinates maintenance, engineering, and availability planning for Type 45 destroyers, ensuring work packages are delivered efficiently, risks managed, and stakeholders aligned to keep each ship operational, safe, and ready for Royal Navy tasking

Why BAE Systems?

Here you’ll build a career with purpose and limitless possibilities. With lifelong learning and meaningful work, this is a place where you can grow your career with confidence and be empowered to be your best. You’ll be recognised for your contribution and enjoy rewards tailored to what’s most important to you and your family, support for your financial and personal wellbeing, as well as a balanced lifestyle. In an environment embracing sustainable ways of working and with a strong sense of shared purpose, our supportive culture is a place you can feel you belong and proud of the difference you make.

A place where everyone can thrive:

We’re committed to building an inclusive workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We know that a diversity of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences strengthens our teams and is vital to the work we do.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to both security and export control restrictions. These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation. All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.

Closing Date: 23rd April 2026

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role. Therefore, if you are interested, please submit your application as early as possible.

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