Regional Growth Manager

General Dynamics; Merthyr Tydfil; On-site; GBP 66,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

General Dynamics Land Systems is seeking a full-time Regional Growth Manager based in South Wales, across Oakdale and Merthyr facilities. The role reports to the Director, Strategy & Growth - UK & NATO, driving regional growth, investment, and partnerships to deliver prosperity and strategic objectives.

You will identify opportunities, shape strategies, and collaborate with Strategy, Government Relations, Marketing, Community Relations and Operations to grow the business and strengthen the

Qualifications

• University degree or relevant professional experience.
• Experience in business development, government relations, or economic development.
• Ability to analyse complex issues and develop action plans.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to influence stakeholders.
• Experience leading cross-functional teams.
• Understanding of UK government and defence policy.
• Willingness to travel UK and internationally; ability to obtain security clearances.

Responsibilities

• Lead Regional Growth activities to support strategic business objectives and operational commitments.
• Develop and implement regional growth strategies aligned to company priorities.
• Identify, monitor and assess market opportunities, investment opportunities and regional growth initiatives.
• Shape, develop and support new business opportunities within assigned regions.
• Support opportunity funnel management and strategic planning activities.
• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government, industry, academia and community stakeholders.
• Network and establish partnerships to identify and develop future growth opportunities.
• Define, develop and lead strategic projects that support business growth, industrial investment and regional prosperity.

Skills

Business development

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Cross-functional leadership

Government relations

Analytical thinking

Communication skills

Security clearance

Education

University degree

Job description

Description

General Dynamics Land Systems is on the look-out for a full-time Regional Growth Manager to join our team. The successful and inclusive candidate will earn a favorable salary of £65,600 to £82,000 based on experience and potential. This is an ideal role for someone who has a proactive and positive mindset and a keen desire to grow professionally.

Joining an established team based across our Oakdale and Merthyr facilities in South Wales, you will play a key role in supporting business growth and strategic development initiatives. Working collaboratively with stakeholders across Strategy, Government Relations, Marketing & Communications, Community Relations, and Operational teams, you will identify, shape, and develop opportunities that deliver business growth, regional investment, supply chain development, skills creation, and wider prosperity outcomes.

Reporting directly to the Director, Strategy & Growth - UK & NATO, you will contribute to the delivery of strategic priorities and help strengthen the organisation's impact across the region and beyond.

If you were already working in this position, this is what you would have been working on this week:

• Lead Regional Growth activities to support strategic business objectives and operational commitments.


• Develop and implement regional growth strategies aligned to company priorities.


• Identify, monitor and assess market opportunities, investment opportunities and regional growth initiatives.


• Shape, develop and support new business opportunities within assigned regions.


• Support opportunity funnel management and strategic planning activities.


• Develop and maintain strategic relationships with government, industry, academia and community stakeholders.


• Network and establish partnerships to identify and develop future growth opportunities.


• Define, develop and lead strategic projects that support business growth, industrial investment and regional prosperity.

To apply for this role, you will require the following:

• University degree and/or relevant professional experience.


• Related experience in business development, government relations, economic development, industrial strategy or stakeholder engagement.


• Proven ability to analyse complex issues and develop appropriate action plans.


• Exceptional oral and written communication skills.


• Ability to engage and influence stakeholders at all levels.


• Experience developing and maintaining strategic relationships.


• Demonstrated ability to lead cross-functional teams and projects.


• Understanding of UK Government, Defence and industrial policy environments.


• Proven ability to manage multiple priorities across a diverse stakeholder network.


• Strong commercial, analytical and strategic thinking skills.


• Ability to understand, clarify and comply with applicable legal, regulatory and corporate requirements.


• Ability to travel within the UK and internationally as required.


• Ability to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearances.

Our Company Benefits:

We pride ourselves in being a great place to work with a shared sense of purpose, offering highly competitive benefits:

• A compressed nine-day fortnight - which means every other Friday off!


• A flexible benefits scheme - allowing you to adapt your benefits to suit yours and your family's needs


• A personalised career development plan, alongside regular progress reviews - supporting and valuing your progression within the Company


• Professional training and development courses, both internal and external - allowing you to reach your full potential


• A flexible working environment where your contributions are recognised and rewarded, which includes compressed hours, reduced hours and job share


• A Company sports and social club, offering events at discounted prices - giving you the opportunity to meet and socialise with your fellow colleagues outside the workplace

About General Dynamics UK

General Dynamics Land Systems is a global leader in providing products and support across the full spectrum of combat vehicles. Our global team has more than 6,000 employees working towards creating a diverse product portfolio delivering best-in-class capability to Armed Forces communities worldwide. In the UK, we employee more than 650 people and are leading the way in Armoured Fighting Vehicles and sustainment services. Our vision is documented and embedded into our culture, so all employees understand the Company's direction and their role in achieving it. We are currently delivering the AJAX programme, providing 589 Armoured Fighting Vehicles in six variants to the British Army and have also developed and delivered 400 Foxhound vehicles - a highly-protected and mobile 4x4 platform with high-deployment availability.

We believe in maintaining a diverse workplace - inclusive of beliefs, cultural background, job experiences, thoughts and ideas. If who we are and what we do resonates with you, we invite you to join our high performance team

At General Dynamics Land Systems, we strive to be champions who drive diversity, equity and inclusion. We are committed to our values and beliefs to provide a healthy and secure working environment that empowers team members to build careers that reward. We are focused on supporting an inclusive company that recognizes the value in creating a dynamic team that is diverse.

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, General Dynamics Land Systems ("GDLS") provides all persons with equal opportunity and access to all aspects of employment process, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, age, disability, status as a protected veteran, or membership in any group protected by federal, state, or local anti-discrimination laws. GDLS also is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and disabled veterans. If, due to a disability, you need an accommodation to search or apply for an opportunity with GDLS, please call 586-825-4000 or send an e-mail to [email protected] for assistance and let us know the nature of your request and your contact information.