Business Manager

JR United Kingdom; Gloucester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the defence sector is looking for a Business Manager to support digital transformation initiatives. The role is home-based with required travel across the UK, focusing on collaboration with stakeholders in equipment support and ensuring compliance with quality standards.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of digital transformation in defence.
• Experience in corporate marketing and management.
• Willingness to travel as required.

Responsibilities

• Develop relationships with MOD stakeholders.
• Plan and participate in marketing events.
• Manage quality and information security processes.

Skills

Digital Transformation

Corporate Marketing

Event Management

Influencing Skills

Organizational Skills

Pressure Management

Job description

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We are seeking a candidate with a strong understanding of the digital transformation within the MoD and a deep knowledge of the defence supply chain’s through-life management of equipment to support our digital transformation journey.

The ideal candidate will be based in the South of England (from the Midlands southwards) to minimize travel. The role is home-based with regular UK travel and monthly overnight stays.

Job Purpose:

The Business Manager will collaborate closely with the Board of Directors and Department Heads to provide business support across the Commercial team, ensuring processes are compliant with ISO quality and information security standards. A key focus will be leveraging knowledge of the customer environment to align the business with the evolving digital transformation of the MOD and defence supply chain’s through-life management of equipment.

Responsibilities:

• Develop relationships with MOD equipment support and defence digital stakeholders
• Attend conferences and seminars on equipment support and digital transformation
• Build and maintain relationships with marketing partners
• Plan and participate in on-site marketing events
• Oversee the company’s Quality and Information Security Management Systems and certifications
• Manage quality-specific processes within the Quality Management System
• Ensure smooth operation of the Company Head Office
• Own and maintain the Company’s health and safety policies and procedures
• Manage office administration policies

Experience, Knowledge, and Skills:

Understanding of digital transformation in defence equipment support

Experience in corporate marketing and event management

General business administration experience

Strong influencing skills

Excellent organizational skills

Ability to work effectively under pressure

Willingness to travel as required