Strategic Initiatives Manager (UK Capability)

TN United Kingdom; Luton; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovatives Unternehmen sucht einen Strategic Initiatives Manager, der eine Schlüsselrolle in der Leonardo UK Strategy and Technology Team übernimmt. In dieser spannenden Position sind Sie verantwortlich für die Unterstützung des Capability and Innovation Directors und die Umsetzung strategischer Ziele. Sie werden ein vertrauensvolles Netzwerk aufbauen, Meetings leiten und Präsentationen erstellen, die auf die Bedürfnisse unterschiedlicher Zielgruppen zugeschnitten sind. Wenn Sie über hervorragende Kommunikationsfähigkeiten und eine Leidenschaft für strategische Initiativen verfügen, könnte dies die perfekte Gelegenheit für Sie sein.

Qualifications

• Erfahrung in der Zusammenarbeit mit MOD und UK-Regierungsstellen.
• Fähigkeit, strategische Probleme proaktiv zu lösen.

Responsibilities

• Aufbau eines vertrauensvollen Netzwerks innerhalb des Unternehmens.
• Vorbereitung von Briefings und Präsentationen für den Direktor.

Skills

Kommunikationsfähigkeiten

Microsoft Office

Projektmanagement

Analytische Fähigkeiten

Vertraulichkeit

Job description

Job Description:

We are seeking to fill an exciting opportunity to join the Leonardo UK Strategy and Technology team as a Strategic Initiatives Manager. In this role, you will work with the Leonardo UK Capability and Innovation Director, their team, and other members of the Leonardo UK Management Team to deliver strategic objectives. The role offers a broad scope, providing varied and fast-paced activities that significantly contribute to Leonardo's UK operations across all sites and divisions.

The position is based in the wider London area with regular UK travel.

What you will do

• Build and utilize a trusted network across the company, engaging all levels of seniority, including externally seconded employees, to gather and analyze strategic capability development information.
• Facilitate meetings chaired by the Director, acting as the main point of contact to ensure agendas are comprehensive and timely, and that actions are recorded and completed.
• Prepare briefs for engagements, including all relevant information and key points requiring immediate attention.
• Create and compile presentations and speeches tailored to specific audiences for the Director.
• Assist the communications team with speech writing to ensure content effectively addresses the audience's interests and aligns with the Director's delivery style.
• Review requests received by the Director's office, providing summaries and recommendations to enhance response efficiency.
• Manage and enhance communication flows into and out of the Director's office, including feedback on how communications are received across the business.
• Track all actions assigned to and from the Director, ensuring timely delivery and quality standards.
• Provide on-site support for exhibitions and conferences attended by the Director.
• Maintain awareness of business activities across the company and monitor developments in the global defense industry and political environment.
• Ability to independently deliver small projects or work packages, demonstrating understanding and summarization of technical content from across the business.

Key skills and experience you will bring:

• Excellent communication skills across all seniority levels and cultures.
• Highly organized with advanced proficiency in Microsoft Office programs.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines.
• Strategic, proactive problem solver with strong initiative.
• Capable of working both independently and as part of a team with limited supervision.
• Commitment to maintaining strict confidentiality.
• Understanding of business agreements and critical contractual terms.
• Recent experience working with MOD and UK Government stakeholders on capability development.
• Ability to support the Director's working patterns effectively.