Business Development Operations Lead

RTX Corporation; Hare Street; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense technology provider in the UK is looking for a candidate to manage CRM opportunities and customer engagements. The role requires a graduate with a business-related degree and some experience in Business Development. Strong communication and management skills are essential. The work environment fosters innovation and professional growth, aligning with national security goals.

Qualifications

• Graduate with a business-related degree and some experience in Business Development, strategy or Sales.
• Strong management skills and an ability to work with minimal supervision.
• Some experience in Business Development or associated area.

Responsibilities

• Manage the UK element of RTX's CRM to ensure customer opportunities are accurate.
• Track and oversee engagements with customers to maximise engagement.
• Implement and manage the UK CRM Tool.

Skills

Crisp written and verbal communication

Strong management skills

Defence Domain knowledge

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.