Business Development Manager (Defence)

at  Leidos

LOOKING FOR AN OPPORTUNITY TO MAKE AN IMPACT?

Leidos is currently seeking a Business Development Manager - Defence aligned to our National Security and Defence Division covering the United Kingdom Ministry of Defence. You will work with a team of BD professionals and report to the Business Development Director for Defence and also work closely with the National Security & Defence Portfolio Director .
At Leidos, we deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers’ success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in defence, government, safety and security, and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people, and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.

WHAT WE DO FOR YOU:

At Leidos we are PASSIONATE about customer success, UNITED as a team and INSPIRED to make a difference. We offer meaningful and engaging careers, a collaborative culture, and support for your career goals, all while nurturing a healthy work-life balance.

We provide an employment package that attracts, develops and retains only the best in talent. Our reward scheme includes:

• Contributory Pension Scheme
• Private Medical Insurance
• 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays and a cycle to work scheme)
• Dynamic Working

WHO WE ARE:

Leidos UK & EUROPE – we work to make the world safer, healthier, and more efficient through technology, engineering and science.
Leidos is a growing company delivering innovative technology and solutions focused on safeguarding critical capabilities and transformation in frontline services, our work in the United Kingdom includes addressing some of the most complex problems in defence, healthcare, government, safety and security, and transportation.

• Plan and lead our BD activities to achieve our annual awards (signings) targets in this strategic and fast growing area of the UK business
• Responsible for development of the pipeline of opportunities to support the next 3 years business growth ambition which aligns to the UK strategy
• You will develop and maintain senior relationships with the major target government clients positioning Leidos as a strategic potential supplier
• You will oversee the Leidos bid teams in their pursuit and shaping of the business development campaign to propose differentiated client propositions
• Identify, influence and qualify the opportunities that best match Leidos strengths and provide optimum outcomes for the client and us
• You will work with our marketing team to develop innovative campaigns to bring Leidos global capabilities to the UK market
• You will be capable of leading and executing significant new business campaigns in the UK Defence market
• Operating effectively within a multi-functional team, you will be an effective leader and communicator and have a background in/understanding of Government clients, the market place and their requirements