Inzpire - Business Development Manager

QinetiQ; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defence technology company is looking for a Business Development Manager in the UK. Focus on growth opportunities, particularly in uncrewed systems and combat air programmes. The role requires strong stakeholder engagement skills and the ability to manage a portfolio of business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have a military background and experience in complex operations. Benefits include 30 days holiday, private medical insurance, and a share incentive scheme.

Benefits

30 days paid holiday

Company provided private medical insurance

Enhanced maternity and paternity pay

Company contributions into pension scheme

Funded role specific training

Tax efficient cycle to work scheme

Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in defence within a dynamic business environment.
• Ability to engage credibly with senior stakeholders.
• Experience in complex multi-agency environments.

Responsibilities

• Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders across UK defence.
• Analyse defence and security challenges and devise strategies.
• Manage a portfolio of business opportunities.

Skills

Senior UK Military background

Experience of multi-domain operations

Stakeholder engagement

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Job description

The Company

We are a highly innovative and rapidly growing defence and technology company that design, develop, and deliver some of the world’s most advanced defence related training, products, and services.

We were recently crowned Employer of the Year at the British Ex-Forces in Business Awards 2023. We have been listed as one of the ‘100 Best Large Companies to Work For’ in the UK and Midlands by Best Companies several times as well as achieving ‘Best Companies 3 Star Accreditation’ and a rating of ‘world-class’ for our employee engagement on a number of occasions. We are also proud to have been honoured with two Queen’s Awards for Enterprise in Innovation, for our next-generation GECO military mission planning system.

As part of a unique and specialist defence company, our friendly team consists of experienced and highly capable individuals, working together with a mature ‘can do’ work ethic. Our central business functions are located in an easily accessible, bright and modern head office to the west of Lincoln, alongside our mission systems team, while the majority of our operational specialists are embedded alongside our Defence customers.

The Opportunity

As Inzpire continues to expand its multi-domain capabilities, we are seeking a Business Development Manager to join our growing team. This exciting role is aimed at developing a broad selection of growth opportunities but with a particular focus on uncrewed systems and combat air major programmes, including autonomous platforms. There is also a requirement to support our rapidly growing AI capability team in identifying internal and external opportunities.

You will work collegiately with Inzpire’s Leadership Team and Heads of Division to address complex UK and International defence and security challenges. Your mission will be to develop clear, actionable plans that align Inzpire’s cutting-edge capabilities with these challenges. Success in this role will require building credible relationships with customers, often at a senior level.

Key Responsibilities

Customer Engagement: Build and nurture relationships with senior stakeholders across UK defence, NATO and key international markets in Europe and the Middle East.

Strategic Alignment: Analyse and understand defence and security challenges, devising strategies to align Inzpire’s expertise with customer needs.

Opportunity Management: Manage a portfolio of business opportunities, coordinating with multiple internal and external stakeholders.

This role does not include direct personnel management but demands excellent teamwork and communication across multiple organisations.

About You

We are looking for a driven professional who combines extensive experience of defence with the ability to thrive in a dynamic business environment. You will be a self-starter, with the ability to work independently to assist Inzpire in achieve our strategic aims.

Essential skills and experience:

• Senior UK Military background and/or experience in defence industry
• Experience of multi-domain operations
• Ability to engage credibly with stakeholders at all levels, including senior figures in UK defence (government and industry), NATO and international markets
• Experience of operating in complex multi-agency environments
• Proven ability to think critically and translate strategic intent into operational plans
• Proven ability to work collaboratively and manage multiple priorities within a complex environment

Desirable experience:

• Experience of Combat Air or Uncrewed Systems operations
• Use and development of Artificial Intelligence capability
• Experience in UK military headquarters and/or capability areas
• Familiarity with defence industry processes and commercial practices

Due to the nature of elements of the role, the successful applicant must be a UK National and may be required to successfully complete National Security Vetting which may require criminal record, security service and credit reference checks; qualification will also normally require a minimum UK residency of at least 5 years.

How to apply

If you have the required background and are interested in joining a high-performing team, supporting the delivery of exceptional award-winning products and services to our customers, we would be delighted to hear from you. Please click apply and follow the instructions to upload your CV.

Please note that we are part of the QinetiQ family and you will be taken to the QinetiQ careers website in order to complete your application.

Benefits

• Our comprehensive benefits package includes:
• 30 days paid holiday plus 8 days bank holidays per year.
• Uncapped leave scheme (upon successful completion of probation period).
• Company provided private medical and dental insurance.
• Company Share Incentive Scheme.
• Enhanced maternity and paternity pay.
• Annual profit and performance related pay scheme.
• Generous death in service (£100k).
• Company contributions into a group personal pension scheme.
• Business travel insurance.
• Funded role specific training and financial assistance with professional development.
• Tax efficient cycle to work and charitable giving schemes.
• Tax efficient electric vehicle company car scheme.

Equal Opportunities

Inzpire are committed to creating an inclusive and respectful environment for current and prospective employees. We recognise that a diverse, talented and highly motivated workforce is pivotal to our continuing success, therefore our selection decisions are based on the merit of the individual, irrespective of their race, colour, religion, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, disability or any other characteristic.

We genuinely recognise the benefits of a diverse and inclusive working environment. We are proud to be a Disability Confident Committed Employer, a supportive signatory of the Armed Forces Covenant and a Gold award winner within the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme. We are therefore delighted to offer a guaranteed interview scheme to service leavers, reservists and military spouses or partners (including those of service leavers) who meet all our advertised requirements.