Remote Strategic Defence Partnerships Executive

Make UK Defence; England; Híbrido; GBP 40.000 - 52.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Volunteering leave

Health cover

Matched pension contributions up to 8%

Life assurance

Flexible hours

Descripción de la vacante

Make UK Defence is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Executive to strengthen relationships with Prime Contractors, Tier 1 suppliers, and other key partners across the defence industry. The role combines relationship management with co-ordination and data-driven insights to identify collaboration opportunities.

Based in a home-based or hybrid setting with regular travel, you will work with the Strategic Partner Director and regional teams to connect partners with the Make UK Defence network while

Formación

• Customer and/or member care experience.
• Ability to prioritise tasks, excellent organisational skills, and effective time management.
• Strong decision-making and problem-solving abilities with a proactive approach.
• Positive and adaptable attitude.
• Willingness to take responsibility and seek support when necessary.
• Comfortable and effective in a remote working environment.
• Ability to work from a home base or office as required, with regular travel.
• Full driving license with access to transport for site visits and meetings.
• Ability to obtain/hold relevant security clearance (if applicable)

Responsabilidades

• Build, cultivate, and enhance strong relationships with strategic partners to maximise mutual value and long-term collaboration.
• Work closely with the regional membership team to champion the strengths of the UK defence supply chain and support partners in addressing sourcing and capability challenges.
• Support the Strategic Partner Director in developing and maintaining impactful relationships with strategic partners and other key stakeholders.
• Administrative support tasks including coordinating 'Meet the Buyer' activities, maintaining and verifying data and contact records, following up on meeting actions, and preparing and documenting engagement plans.
• Monitor and evaluate the strength and quality of strategic partner relationships, using engagement metrics, feedback, and interaction data to track effectiveness and identify opportunities for improvement
• Represent the organisation at industry events, forums, and partner meetings
• Maintain awareness of defence sector trends, procurement priorities, and supply chain challenges
• Gather and review market insights and strategic partner feedback helping to shape partner engagement approaches, influence decision‑making, and ensure alignment with evolving industry and stakeholder requirements.
• Work collaboratively across Make UK Defence and the wider Make UK organisation to ensure a coordinated, consistent, and effective approach across the organisation.

Conocimientos

Customer care

Organisational skills

Time management

Decision making

Problem solving

Remote work

Driving licence

Security clearance

Descripción del empleo

Make UK Defence is seeking a Strategic Partnerships Executive to strengthen relationships with Prime Contractors, Tier 1 suppliers, and other key partners across the defence industry. The role combines relationship management with co-ordination and data-driven insights to identify collaboration opportunities.

Based in a home-based or hybrid setting with regular travel, you will work with the Strategic Partner Director and regional teams to connect partners with the Make UK Defence network while