Programme Lead Growth

Babcock International; Andover; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor based in Andover is looking for a Programme Lead Growth to drive expansion efforts across Eastern Europe. The successful candidate will develop strategic insights and manage relationships with key stakeholders. Candidates should possess a relevant degree and experience in equipment support and project management. This full-time role offers hybrid working arrangements along with a comprehensive benefits package including generous holiday allowances and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Matched contribution pension scheme

Access to a Digital GP

Employee share scheme

Employee shopping savings portal

Payment of Professional Fees

Be Kind Day for volunteering

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of the Equipment Support domain and market dynamics.
• Proven ability to build senior stakeholder and partner relationships.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams in complex environments.

Responsibilities

• Drive opportunity development from pipeline analysis through to Gate 4 conversion.
• Deliver strategic insights through market competitor and capability analysis.
• Cultivate strong relationships with customers and bid partners.

Skills

Project Management Methodology

Project / Program Management

Management Experience

Microsoft Powerpoint

Budgeting

Leadership Experience

Education

Degree in business, marketing or related field

Tools

Microsoft Project

Job description

Job Title : Programme Lead Growth

Location : Andover Hampshire Hybrid Working Arrangements

Compensation : Competitive Salary Benefits

Role Type : Full time / Permanent

Role ID : SF66832

At Babcock were working to create a safe and secure world together and if you join us you can play your part as a Programme Lead Growth.

The role

As Programme Lead Growth youll have a role thats out of the ordinary. You will play a key role in driving Babcocks expansion across Eastern Europe. By securing and shaping high-value opportunities the role delivers sustainable growth strengthens our position in strategic asset management and ensures seamless transition from contract win to operational delivery.

Day-to-day your tasks will include but are not limited to;

• Drive opportunity development from pipeline analysis through to Gate 4 conversion
• Deliver strategic insights through market competitor and capability analysis
• Cultivate strong relationships with NATO-based OEMs customers and bid partners
• Lead internal governance processes including win boards and programme reviews
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to develop competitive contract‑ready solutions
• Influence senior stakeholders across Group Sector and Business Unit leadership to align on strategic priorities.

This role is full time working 37.5 hours per week and is based at Andover but there is a requirement to attend other UK sites and occasionally international as and when required.

Essential experience of the Programme Lead Growth

• Strong understanding of the Equipment Support domain and market dynamics
• Proven ability to build senior stakeholder and partner relationships
• Experience leading cross‑functional teams in complex environments
• Skilled in analysing data and translating insights into strategic recommendations
• Expertise in internal and external analysis to shape impactful campaigns.

Qualifications for the Programme Lead Growth

Educated to degree level ideally in a related field such as business marketing or equivalent relevant experience.

Security Clearance

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) security clearance for this role.

Many of the positions within our company are subject to national security clearance and Trade Control restrictions. This means that your eligibility for certain roles may be affected by your place of birth nationality current or former citizenship and any residency you hold or have held. Further details are available at United Kingdom Security Vetting : clearance levels - ().

What we offer

• Generous holiday allowance
• Matched contribution pension scheme with life assurance
• Access to a Digital GP annual health check and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare
• Employee share scheme
• Employee shopping savings portal
• Payment of Professional Fees
• Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave
• Holiday Trading is a benefit that allows UK Babcock employees to buy additional leave or to sell up to one working week of annual leave from their annual entitlement. This Window opens February through to March annually.
• Be Kind Day enables employees to take one working days paid leave a year (or equivalent hours) to undertake volunteering work with their chosen organisation or registered charity
• Excellent development opportunities and benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical mental and financial wellbeing.

Babcock International

For over a century Babcock has helped to defend nations protect communities and build a better world. To continue we must adapt advance and be a sustainable business with a shared goal.

We are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the application and selection stages please email with the subject header Reasonable adjustments requirement. Were committed to building an inclusive culture where everyones free to thrive. We are happy to talk about flexible working please ask about alternative patterns of work at interview.

Closing date : 08 / 10 / 2025

Key Skills

Project Management Methodology,Project / Program Management,Program Management,Management Experience,Microsoft Powerpoint,Project Management,Microsoft Project,Budgeting,DoD Experience,Leadership Experience,Supervising Experience,Contracts

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1