Head of FCAS Systems Design Co-Ordination inside IR35 can be based out of Stevenage or Bristol or Bolton Candidates must be eligible for UK Eyes Only SCSkillset/experience required:Demonstrable ability to form and maintain strong relationships within both the sector and with our external partnersStrong leadership to be able to develop individuals roles on project and ensure they have the right opportunitiesExcellent understanding of multiple stakeholder needs and how these align within a wider business context to aid effective decision makingAbility to influence and drive a narrativeFantastic attention to detail along with excellent organisational and communication skillsOverview of department:FCAS is one of the largest, most exciting and challenging programmes within Defence - to design and deliver a Future Combat Air Programme for the RAF in record time. The key cornerstone of FCAS is the Global Combat Air Programme (GCAP), which sees the UK working with our international partners Italy and Japan. FCAS and GCAP combined present a unique opportunity to influence the design of the platform and wider system to reflect a new approach to weapon integration and employment of effects rather than just traditional integration of effectors to an existing platform.The FCAS portfolio consists of a number of different projects and contracts looking at different areas within Combat Air. Client is involved in a number of these projects including the TEMPEST project, where some novel tech