Defence Sector Growth Lead - Strategy, Bids & Partnerships

Vodafone; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Business Development Lead to enhance the defence sector strategy. You will lead strategic alignment with the MOD, focusing on securing multi-million pound contracts and building partnerships. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven track record in UK defence sectors. Competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of employee benefits are offered.

Benefits

Bonuses

28 days off plus bank holidays

Paid time for charity work

Personalised benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven track record in leading major bids in the UK defence or critical national infrastructure sectors.
• Strong understanding of MOD processes and procedures.
• Deep experience in telecoms, network infrastructure or digital services.

Responsibilities

• Lead the strategic alignment of Vodafone UK with MOD for multi million pound contracts.
• Define and implement the defence sector growth strategy.
• Drive capture planning, competitor analysis and win theme development.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Industry knowledge

Education

Degree in relevant field

Job description

A leading telecommunications company is seeking a Senior Business Development Lead to enhance the defence sector strategy. You will lead strategic alignment with the MOD, focusing on securing multi-million pound contracts and building partnerships. Ideal candidates will have strong leadership, stakeholder engagement skills, and a proven track record in UK defence sectors. Competitive salary, bonuses, and a range of employee benefits are offered.