Business Development Operations Lead

RTX Corporation; City of Westminster; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology company in the UK is seeking a qualified candidate to manage the UK CRM and lead Business Development initiatives. Responsibilities include ensuring CRM accuracy, tracking customer engagements, and collaborating with finance on budgeting processes. The ideal candidate will hold a business-related degree, have some experience in Business Development, and possess strong communication and management skills. This opportunity promises a collaborative work environment focused on innovation in national security.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a business-related degree and some experience in Business Development, strategy or Sales.
• Crisp written and verbal communication; capable of simplifying, deciding, and moving.
• Strong management skills and ability to work with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK element of RTX's CRM, ensuring it is accurate and aligned with US.
• Track engagements with customers to maximize opportunities.
• Implement and manage the UK CRM Tool.

Skills

Crisp written and verbal communication

Strong management skills

Business Development experience

Education

Business-related degree

Job description

Responsibilities

• Managing the UK element of RTX's CRM (ERPM), ensuring the customer and pipeline opportunities are up-to-date and accurate, aligned with Raytheon US.
• Work with US ERPM Manager to ensure alignment of US into UK pursuits.
• Track and oversee RUK's engagements with customers to ensure we maximise customer engagement opportunities.
• Implement and manage the UK CRM Tool.
• MoD DCO opportunities management; daily review all MoD and UK frameworks for new opportunities and ensure appropriate BD teams are briefed.
• Collate all BD management data, KPIs etc and work with teams to drive performance.
• Drive forward BD action plans and outputs.
• Lead R&C Monthly Review Board (MRB) and supply inputs into the RUK Operations Board.
• Management of Raytheon International R&C MRB input.
• Management of Raytheon R&C MRB input.
• Coordinate the R&C Annual Operations Plan (AOP) and Long Range Plan inputs.
• Coordinate the Functions AOP and budgeting process (in collaboration with Finance Business Partner).
• Management and reporting of Functional overhead budget (in collaboration with Finance Business Partner).
• Approve BD functional spending/invoices etc.
• BD involvement in events, collating briefing packs and customer messaging.
• Global Trade – manage the interface between GT and R&C to ensure all opportunities and bids have appropriate US and UK licences in place.
• R&C Lead for Teaming Approvals process; manage the Teaming approval process for RUK bids.
• R&C Lead for International Representatives and Consultants; manage RUK reps/cons onboarding, performance and payments.
• Arrange approvals gates, manage output and coordinate pan business and with US.
• Support R&C Executive Director in the management of the R&C function.

Nice to have

• Defence Domain knowledge.
• Security & compliance.
• You should be eligible for UK Security Check (SC) clearance and comfortable operating within MOD/Authority governance, including appropriate handling of commercial and technical artefacts.

Term & logistics

• Graduate with a business-related degree and some experience in Business Development, strategy or Sales.

Qualifications

• Crisp written and verbal communication; you simplify, decide, and move.
• Strong management skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Some experience in Business Development or associated area.

About the employer

At Raytheon UK, we take immense pride in being a leader in defence and aerospace technology. As an employer, we are dedicated to fuelling innovation, nurturing talent, and fostering a culture of excellence. Joining our team means being part of an organisation that shapes the future of national security whilst investing in your growth and personal development. We provide a collaborative environment, abundant opportunities for professional development, and a profound sense of purpose in what we do. Together, we are not just advancing technology; we're building a community committed to safeguarding a safer and more connected world.