Strategic BD Leader — National Security (UK)

Leidos Innovations UK Ltd; Farnborough; Remote; GBP 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory Pension Scheme

Private Medical Insurance

33 days Annual Leave (including public

Flexi-Time Working

Flexible benefits

Job summary

Leidos is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in UK National Security and Defence, with regular travel to Farnborough and customer sites. You will lead BD activities, build strong relationships with Home Office and other government customers, and shape compelling, customer-focused propositions.

The role reports to the BD Director for NS&D and requires experience in winning large-scale, high-value opportunities and delivering growth.

Qualifications

• Experience developing and winning digital transformation, technology or professional services opportunities within Home Office/National Security.
• Proven ability to build trusted customer relationships and translate needs into effective propositions.
• Track record delivering sustainable business growth and meeting challenging targets.
• Experience leading high-value pursuits and contracts; experience with values above £15m is relevant.
• Strong knowledge of UK Government BD, procurement routes, contract awards and buying behaviours.
• Experience with frameworks and pursuing follow-on opportunities.
• Experience creating bids collaboratively with internal teams, customers and partners.
• Clear communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
• Ability to prioritise across several concurrent pursuits in a changing environment.
• Inclusive and collaborative leadership of multidisciplinary teams.

Responsibilities

• Plan and lead business development activities contributing to growth and turnover targets in this strategic UK market.
• Develop and manage trusted Home Office and National Security customer relationships, partners and stakeholders.
• Collaborate with capture, bid, technical and delivery teams to shape differentiated, customer-focused propositions.
• Identify and qualify opportunities aligned with Leidos’ strengths and pursue significant UK campaigns.
• Provide clear direction and inclusive leadership across pursuits.

Skills

Business development

Negotiation

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Job description

Leidos is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive growth in UK National Security and Defence, with regular travel to Farnborough and customer sites. You will lead BD activities, build strong relationships with Home Office and other government customers, and shape compelling, customer-focused propositions.

The role reports to the BD Director for NS&D and requires experience in winning large-scale, high-value opportunities and delivering growth.