Aerospace UK Ltd. Business Growth Manager in London

The Aerospace Corporation is the trusted partner to the nation's space programs, solving the hardest problems and providing unmatched technical expertise. As the operator of a federally funded research and development center (FFRDC), we are broadly engaged across all aspects of space—delivering innovative solutions that span satellite, launch, ground, and cyber systems for defense, civil and commercial customers. When you join our team, you'll be part of a special collection of problem solvers, thought leaders, and innovators. Join us and take your place in space.

About The Aerospace Corporation United Kingdom, Ltd.

Aerospace UK Ltd. is the wholly owned subsidiary of The Aerospace Corporation. We provide independent technical insight and mission assurance across UK government space programmes and selected international partnerships.

Role and Responsibilities

We are looking for a UK Ltd. Business Growth Manager (Senior Project Leader- Business Development & Strategy Planning). This role will lead business development for The Aerospace Corporation's UK portfolio, identifying and pursuing growth opportunities where the UK government, UK industry, and allied partners can benefit from Aerospace UK's unique expertise. The successful candidate will drive early-stage concept development, shape and mature collaborative approaches with key stakeholders, and help translate strategic priorities into a sustainable and balanced business pipeline. Working in close partnership with the UK Managing Director, this role will play a central part in building, managing, and sustaining a high-value portfolio aligned to mission needs and long-term strategic objectives. This position reports directly to the UK Managing Director.

This is a part-time position, working approximately 25–30 hours per week. The role will be based remotely within the UK.

What You'll Be Doing

• Lead technical business development (BD) activities for national and international civil, military and dual-use space programs or projects.
• Develop, refine, and execute BD strategies, account plans, and go-to-market approaches.
• Drive capture planning, bid and proposal development, and technical solution shaping in alignment with customer requirements and corporate growth priorities.
• Manage the BD pipeline, metrics, and reporting through CRM and BI tools.
• Represent the company in international forums, industry working groups, and government/partner engagements.

What You Need to be Successful

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited program.
• At least 10 years of space-sector domain experience including direct experience in partner development, account management and project/programme management roles with UK civil and defence agencies and/or the commercial sector.
• Experience of BD planning and processes, including capture management, pipeline development, account management and managing business development investment budgets.
• Experience with international business development in both the civil and defence space sectors, that spans a broad set of international customers and private sector organisations.
• Familiarity with UK Government acquisition processes, and international defence/space cooperation frameworks.
• Strong communication and analytical skills with demonstrable experience of relationship-building, and cross-cultural collaboration.
• Ability to work both as part of a geographically distributed team and autonomously.
• Ability to travel domestically up to 30% of the time to support customer engagements with occasional international travel.
• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft 365 and related collaboration technologies.
• BPSS clearance or ability to obtain it. UK citizenship required.

How You Can Stand Out

It would be impressive if you have one or more of these:

• Advanced degree (MS or MBA) in STEM, Business, or related field.
• Direct experience supporting UK Government and allied space programs.
• Knowledge of international space agency priorities, multilateral partnerships, and international space market dynamics.
• Experience using CRM platforms (e.g., MS Dynamics, Salesforce) for BD pipeline management.

We offer a competitive compensation package where you'll be rewarded based on your performance and recognised for the value you bring to our business. The grade-based pay range for this job is listed below. Individual salaries within that range are determined through a wide variety of factors including but not limited to education, experience, knowledge and skills. (Min - Max) $100,000.00 - $120,000.00 Pay Basis: Annual

Leadership Competencies

Our leadership philosophy is simple: every employee, regardless of level and role, can demonstrate leadership. At Aerospace, our commitment is our people. To cultivate our talent and ensure that we have a strong pipeline of future leaders, we want individuals who:

• Operate Strategically
• Lead Change
• Engage with Impact
• Foster Innovation
• Deliver Results

Ways We Reward Our Employees

During your interview process, our team will provide details of our industry-leading benefits. Benefits vary and are applicable based on Job Type. A few highlights include:

• Comprehensive health care and wellness plans
• Paid holidays, sick time, and vacation
• Standard and alternate work schedules, including telework options
• 401(k) Plan — Employees receive a total company-paid benefit of 8%, 10%, or 12% of eligible compensation based on years of service and matching contributions; employees are immediately eligible and vested in the plan upon hire
• Flexible spending accounts
• Variable pay program for exceptional contributions
• Relocation assistance
• Professional growth and development programs to help advance your career
• Education assistance programs
• An inclusive work environment built on teamwork, flexibility, and respect

We are all unique, from various backgrounds and all walks of life, yet one thing bonds all of us to each other—the belief that we can make a difference. This core belief empowers us to do our best work at The Aerospace Corporation.

Equal Opportunity Commitment

The Aerospace Corporation is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment and will not be discriminated against on the basis of race, age, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, and related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity or expression, color, religion, genetic information, marital status, ancestry, national origin, protected veteran status, physical disability, medical condition, mental disability, or disability status and any other characteristic protected by state or federal law.