Campaign Manager

Leonardo UK Ltd; Caddington; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent aerospace and defense company in the UK is seeking a Campaign & Marketing Manager to drive sales campaigns and manage marketing strategies for EW Payloads. The ideal candidate will have extensive knowledge of the defense market and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This role offers the opportunity for hybrid working and includes a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Generous leave with additional flexi-days

15% employer pension contribution

Mental health support

Bonus scheme

Access to online courses

Flexible benefits budget

Hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Understanding of both UK and international defense & aerospace markets.
• Experience in managing marketing campaigns.
• Ability to engage with customers effectively.

Responsibilities

• Lead BriteStorm sales campaigns within NATO.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers and partners.
• Produce a marketing plan aligning with a 5-year sales forecast.
• Overhaul marketing materials and customer deliverables.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

Leadership qualities

Knowledge of the defense and aerospace market

Self-starter

Innovative thinker

Job description

Job Description:

Your impact

Campaign & Marketing Manager – EW Payloads

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Campaign and Marketing Manager to join our EW Payloads team. Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the leading players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK. Leonardo is a globally recognised leader in the design, supply and support of integrated airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions. The Electronics UK Business Unit designs, develops and produces a wide range of products and solutions for air, land and maritime platforms that include integrated mission systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, on-board avionics and communications, air launched effects and a range of support solutions.

The role will be responsible for BriteStorm sales campaigns within NATO and to lead all marketing management for the capability. The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of both the UK and international defence and aerospace market. They should understand the critical importance of EW in coalition operations. The role will include considerable external level engagement with platform operators, commercial partners, mission data integrators and end users. The candidate must therefore have excellent communication skills and be credible when engaging with customers to help shape and influence the requirements. The role will require leadership qualities when dealing with internal stakeholders and supporting Integrated Campaign teams.

What you’ll bring

• Secure order intake to meet forecast targets for current and future years by generating and managing a portfolio of key campaigns and opportunities.
• Work closely with Integrated Campaign Teams and across the wider company to lead and/or support bid activity.
• Develop and maintain relationships with customers, end users and industrial partners.
• Fulfil a critical coordination role, developing and maintaining relationships with key internal stakeholders including International Marketing, the Capability function, Sector IPTs and other functional areas.
• Utilise internal company procedures to ensure that opportunities are identified, tracked and accurately reported to senior management.
• Lead all marketing management for BriteStorm products.
• A marketing plan should be produced which aligns with the 5-year sales forecast and provide a clear understanding of where marketing can influence customer perception.
• A traditional and Digital engagement plan should be developed, to include but not limited to trade shows, white papers, capability briefings, LinkedIn campaigns and thought leadership articles.
• Marketing materials and customer deliverables (presentations, briefings, models, data sheets, website) to be fully overhauled and refreshed.
• Relevant sector experience and commercial knowledge. In particular, knowledge of the value of EW and Air platforms.
• Self-starter and highly motivated. Able to set short and long-term planning goals in line with campaign and business needs.
• Innovative thinker able to anticipate and overcome problems in a complex international sales environment.

This is not an exhaustive list, and we are keen to hear from you even if you might not have experience in all the above. The most important skill is a good attitude and willingness to learn.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• Secure your Future: Benefit from our award‑winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee‑led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• Rewarding Performance: All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• Never Stop Learning: Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• Tailored Perks: Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

Leonardo is a global leader in Aerospace, Defence, and Security. Headquartered in Italy, we employ over 53,000 people worldwide including 8,500 across 9 sites in the UK. Our employees are not just part of a team—they are key contributors to shaping innovation, advancing technology, and enhancing global safety.

At Leonardo we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible, and welcoming workplace. We believe that a diverse workforce sparks creativity, drives innovation, and leads to better outcomes for our people and our customers. If you have any accessibility requirements to support you during the recruitment process, just let us know.

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Primary Location: GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations: GB - Lincoln

Contract Type: Permanent

Hybrid Working: Hybrid