Space Institutional Growth & Partnerships Lead

MDA; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work model

Private healthcare

Pension plan

Life insurance

Job summary

MDA Space is seeking an Institutional Business Development Manager for the Harwell office. You will cultivate relationships with UK and European institutional partners, expand opportunities, and lead bid activities from strategy to close while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication, and willingness to travel. A strong background in space industry development and government communications is preferred, with a hybrid work model

Qualifications

• University degree or equivalent (space/technical)
• Proven ability to win new contracts and close bookings
• Experience developing and managing a pipeline of institutional opportunities

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement market strategies for UK/European Institutional customers.
• Grow and manage a pipeline of opportunities with UK/European institutions.
• Lead bid and proposal processes, including price-to-win and solution development.
• Coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver compliant proposals on time.

Skills

Relationship building

Communication skills

Proposal writing

Self-starter

Team player

Travel availability

Education

University degree or equivalent (space/technical)

Tools

MS Office Suite

Adobe Acrobat Pro

Job description

MDA Space is seeking an Institutional Business Development Manager for the Harwell office. You will cultivate relationships with UK and European institutional partners, expand opportunities, and lead bid activities from strategy to close while coordinating with cross-functional teams.

The role requires a strategic mindset, excellent communication, and willingness to travel. A strong background in space industry development and government communications is preferred, with a hybrid work model