UK Space & Defence Business Development Manager

GMV Spain; East Hagbourne; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working model

Career development and training support

Health, dental, and life insurance

Wellbeing program

Job summary

GMV Spain is seeking a Business Development Manager to drive commercial opportunities in the UK space and defence sectors. The role involves developing strategies, securing roles in government programmes, and representing GMV at industry events. Successful candidates will have knowledge of the UK space sector and experience in government projects, along with the necessary security clearance. The position offers a hybrid working model and various employee benefits, promoting an inclusive work environment.

Qualifications

• Strong understanding of UK space sector players and programmes.
• Prior experience in UK industry and Government/Defence requirements.
• Experience in managing government bids and tenders.
• UK national status with or capable of obtaining security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Developing and implementing GMV strategy within UK defence space.
• Identifying and securing business roles in government space programmes.
• Representing GMV in industry meetings and committees.
• Participating in professional events and promoting GMV's reputation.

Skills

Knowledge of UK space sector

Experience in UK Government/Defence Projects

Bids and tender management

Valid Security clearance at SC

Job description

UK Space & Defence Business Development Manager

We are expanding our Business Development team and we are looking for a Business Development Manager to take on new challenges and projects within the national Space and defence Sector.

The Business Development Manager will seek out and secure commercial opportunities for GMV that exist within the UK governmental (civil/defence) and national commercial space programmes.

The priority focus shall be on growing and developing new business in areas related to ground segments and systems, supporting major ongoing and planned satellite missions.

What challenge will you be taking on?

You will be supporting the team in defining, developing and implementing the GMV strategy within national space and defence programmes and among related customers.

Contributing to the development and implementation of the GMV strategic plan, in connection with UK programmes, identifying the opportunities for GMV within the UK National Space Strategy, the Integrated Review and the Spending Review as well as within commercial space programmes being driven from the UK.

Strategic objectives

• Define, develop and implement the GMV strategy within the UK government and UK defence space programmes and among related customers.
• Contribute to the development and implementation of the GMV UK strategic plan, in connection with UK government/defence programmes.
• Identify and secure significant roles for GMV business within UK governmental/defence programmes that target space infrastructure/operations, new technologies, service provision, terminals/devices and user applications/services.
• Capture business depending on the specific needs of each UK programme whether it requires make or buy, maintenance/operations as well as evolutions/extensions.
• Leverage the participation of GMV in UK space programmes to develop new downstream markets targeting commercial applications/services.
• Leverage participation in UK government downstream programmes to expand GMV business into other government departments as well as into commercial sectors and supply chains.
• Assess the business opportunities emerging within the UK government programmes for generating business among friends and Allies communities.
• Represent GMV in UK institutions and multinational organisations.
• Participate in UK industry-related and other professional events.
• Promote and reinforce the reputation of GMV within UK government, defence and industry meetings/committees.
• Request advice, guidance and support, when and as appropriate, from the GMV Business Units, the GMV Business Development team, GMV senior management team and from GMV corporate services.

What do we need in our team

If you are interested in this position, we would require you to have the following:

• Knowledge of UK space sector, players, programmes, pipelines and roadmaps.
• Previous experience and knowledge within the UK industry and Government/Defence Projects and requirements.
• Previous experience in bids and tender management within UK Government/Defence programmes.
• Valid Security clearance at SC or above would be desired.

*Please note this role requires a UK national with security clearance (SC or above) or the ability to obtain UK security clearance. Only UK national candidates with security clearance or those that can obtain UK security clearance can be considered for this role.

What do we offer?

• Hybrid working model and 8 weeks per year of teleworking outside your usual geographical area.
• Personalized career plan development, training and language learning support.
• Competitive compensation with ongoing reviews, flexible compensation and discount on brands.
• Wellbeing program: Health, dental and life insurance; free fruit and coffee, physical, mental and health support, and much more!

We promote equal opportunities in recruitment, and we are committed to inclusion and diversity.

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