At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead strategic relationships and develop business plans in Defence and Space.
- Company: Join a leading company in the Defence and Space sector.
- Benefits: Generous leave, pension scheme, mental health support, and online courses.
- Other info: Hybrid working environment with excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Make an impact in Defence and Space while enjoying flexible working options.
- Qualifications: Strong leadership, sales experience, and knowledge of Defence and Space markets.
The predicted salary is between 70000 - 78000 £ per year.
Job Description
Salary: £70,000 - £78,000 (subject to Leonardo UK’s grade‑based salary framework).
Key Responsibilities
You will generate the Information Advantage Integrated Business Plan for the UK Domestic market in Defence and Space, lead relationship development with strategic stakeholders, and develop and execute engagement plans, including a go‑to‑market plan for Space Command.
- Establish and manage relationships across the UK Military Strategic Headquarters, focusing on CIOs within Front Line Commands, Cyber and Specialist Operations Command.
- Engage with the National Armaments Director Group, focusing on Defence Innovation and Defence Digital.
- Develop and validate the rolling 5‑year order‑intake forecast for the Domestic Defence and Space portfolio.
- Translate strategy into sales conversion and deliver digital capabilities to Defence and Security markets.
Qualifications
- Strong leadership and interpersonal skills.
- Sales and commercial acumen with proven experience.
- Experience with the Shipley Process or a similar structured sales process.
- Knowledge of digital or software sales, “as a service” concepts, and consultative sales.
- Existing knowledge of key stakeholders across the UK Defence and Space market.
- Good attitude and willingness to learn.
- Security Clearance
This role requires pre‑employment screening under the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS).
Additional National Security Vetting (NSV) may be required, including Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV).
Benefits
- Generous leave with up to 12 additional flexi‑days per year.
- Company‑funded pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
- Free access to mental health support, financial advice and employee networks.
- Performance bonus scheme available to all employees.
- Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and Linked In Learning.
- Financial reward for employee referral programme.
- Flexible benefits up to £500 annually (private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech, lifestyle and gym).
- Flexible hybrid working hours and options.
- Location & Contract
Primary location: GB – London. Contract: Permanent. Hybrid working: Hybrid.
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