Military Officer Leadership Programme - MOLP

GE Renewable Energy Power and Aviation
Cheltenham
2 weeks ago
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Job Description Summary

Job Description Summary
At GE Aerospace, we believe the world works better when it flies. GE Aerospace is a world-leading provider of jet and turboprop engines, as well as advanced integrated systems for commercial, military, business and general aviation aircraft.

Our rich history of inventing the future of flight, our continual investment in research and development, and our talented and innovative people will enable us to rise to the challenge of building a world that works with industry-leading technology and innovation.

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About the Programme

The GE Aerospace MOLP transitions talented Military Officers into successful commercial industry leaders, by completing an accelerated, challenging and structured development program, supported by executive mentoring, coaching and our global Veterans network. Giving successful candidates the opportunity to develop broad business experience, and exposure to commercial leadership challenges within GE Aerospace and commercial industry.

You will be given the opportunity to demonstrate and further develop your transferable skills gained from your military service and apply them to solve complex business problems and effect short and long-term business goals.

Development of business skills primary takes place through rotation-based experiences where the successful candidate is given the opportunity to take on three challenging assignments in different areas of the business to explore how their unique military skills may fit within a business environment.

The majority of roles are based from the GE Aerospace Defense and Systems Electrical Power Distribution and Controls site at Cheltenham and Dowty Propellers site at Brockworth, Gloucestershire, however, the programme offers opportunities to work at other UK GE Aerospace sites in the UK.

We recognise and understand the timelines involved with leaving the Armed Forces and offer flexible start dates.


Essential Responsibilities


MOLP is offered to those who have excelled in their military careers, and have a proven record of dealing with challenging, less defined scopes of work, are comfortable with ambiguity and can influence others to deliver on priorities. You will be expected to problem solve, develop strategies and plans to succeed in a variety of business challenges.

During MOLP, you should expect to deliver against some or all of the below (rotation dependent):

  • Lead a multi-disciplinary project team, providing direction and drive, to satisfy project deliverables
  • Deliver professional, high-quality results to customers by managing, expediting and influencing priority activities across our matrix organisation
  • Manage continuous improvement or lean projects to deliver tangible financial or efficiency gains
  • Manage key business metrics (schedule, cost, etc.) for assigned projects, and generate regular program updates for internal management
  • Assist in sales campaigns for new and/or modified contracts and proposals
  • Perform marketing assessment of competitors, products and / or services



Qualifications/Requirements


  • Commissioned Military Officer



Desired Characteristics


  • Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience
  • Currently serving in the Armed Forces or recent Service leaver
  • Proven record of success throughout military career
  • Strong oral and written communication skills
  • Ability to adapt quickly and eager to develop business acumen and master new roles
  • Strong interpersonal and leadership skills
  • Ability to be accountable for actions
  • Ability to solve problems, delegate, and achieve difficult goals



Flexible Working


GE supports and encourages flexible working arrangements, where possible, and recognises the benefits to employees of having a positive work-life balance.


Total Reward


At GE Aerospace we understand the importance of Total Reward. Our flexible benefits plan, called FlexChoice, gives you freedom, choice and flexibility in the way you receive your benefits, as well as giving you the opportunity to make savings where possible.

As a new joiner to GE we are pleased to be able to offer you the following as default in your benefit fund, which you then can tailor to meet your individual needs;

  • Non-contributory Pension
  • Performance related bonus
  • Life Assurance
  • Group income protection
  • Private medical cover
  • Holiday Hourly equivalent of 26 days, with flexible option to buy or sell



Security Clearance


Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) clearance is required and must be maintained for this role. Please note that in the event that BPSS clearance cannot be obtained, you may not be eligible for the role and/or any offer of employment may be withdrawn on grounds of national security. Please see the link below for further details regarding the requirements for BPSS clearance:BPSS


Right to Work


Applications from job seekers who require sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. However, under the applicable UK immigration rules as may be in place from time to time, it may be that candidates who do not currently have the right to work in the UK may not be appointed to a post if a suitably qualified, experienced and skilled candidate who does not require sponsorship is available to take up the post. For further information please visit theUKVisasandImmigrationwebsite.

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