Business Development Campaign Lead

SR2; Salisbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence organization in the United Kingdom seeks a Business Development Campaign Lead to drive strategic campaigns in UAS Deep Effects. You will engage with senior stakeholders, manage a high-quality opportunity pipeline, and lead cross-functional teams in a fast-paced environment. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in defence or government markets, strong communication skills, and a strategic mindset. This role offers an opportunity to impact the organisation's growth and defence capabilities.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a business development, campaign or capture role.
• Strong understanding of defence procurement processes.
• Ability to operate with senior military and government decision makers.
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced environment.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic business development campaigns.
• Engage senior stakeholders across Army HQ and wider defence organizations.
• Lead cross-functional workstreams requiring technical and commercial judgement.
• Identify growth opportunities and expand customer relationships.

Skills

Business development experience

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic mindset

Strong communication skills

Attention to detail

Job description

Are you a strategic business development professional with experience in defence, national security or government markets? Do you enjoy owning complex campaigns, building senior relationships and shaping long term growth in high-impact programmes?

This is an opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing organisation operating at the forefront of uncrewed systems and defence capability.

We are seeking a Business Development Campaign Lead focused on UAS Deep Effects. You will own end to end campaign strategy, pipeline development and stakeholder engagement across UK and international defence programmes, turning long-range plans into funded outcomes.

What you will be responsible for

• Developing and executing strategic business development campaigns aligned to defence priorities
• Building and managing a high-quality opportunity pipeline from early shaping through to contract award
• Engaging senior stakeholders across Army HQ, Field Army and wider defence organisations
• Providing commercial and strategic insight to influence internal decision-making
• Leading cross-functional workstreams that require both technical understanding and commercial judgement
• Identifying new growth opportunities and expanding existing customer relationships
• Delivering against revenue and growth targets in a complex procurement environment

What we are looking for

• Proven experience in a business development, campaign or capture role within defence, government or national security
• Strong understanding of defence procurement processes and stakeholder landscapes
• Ability to operate credibly with senior military and government decision makers
• Strategic mindset with the drive to convert plans into tangible results
• Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Strong written and verbal communication skills
• Close attention to detail and pride in the quality of delivery
• Collaborative approach and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams

Desirable experience

• Established network within UK Defence or NATO environments
• Knowledge of uncrewed systems, deep fires or related capability areas