About The Job
Location: Stevenage
Salary: Circa £70,000, depending on experience
Working Arrangements: Hybrid (approximately 2 days per week on-site)
Security Clearance: British Citizen or Dual UK national with British citizenship. Successful candidates will need to undergo BPSS checks managed by the MBDA Personnel Security Team.
What We Can Offer You
* Company bonus: Up to 21.25% - 27%, depending on grade
* Pension: Up to 14% total contribution (employer and employee)
* Flexible working arrangements
* Enhanced parental leave: Up to 26 weeks for maternity, adoption, and shared parental leave, with additional enhancements for paternity, neonatal, and fertility treatments
* Facilities: Subsidised meals, free parking, and more
The Opportunity
MBDA is seeking an experienced Business Development Manager to support UK-European strategic Complex Weapons bi-lateral frameworks. This role offers a unique opportunity to contribute to European Defence Sovereignty through fostering international partnerships on strategic capabilities.
Reporting to the Head of Domestic Bi-laterals, the role will focus on the UK-FR 'One MBDA' framework, with potential to expand to other bi-lateral activities such as UK-IT and UK-GE. The successful candidate will coordinate alignment within MBDA and with national government bodies, working within a diverse, multinational team.
What We're Looking For
A motivated professional comfortable working autonomously and in teams, skilled in stakeholder management, and capable of leading multidisciplinary teams to achieve objectives.
Experience within the defence sector, with understanding of:
* UK MOD organisation and processes, including frontline command, MOD Main Building, and DE&S
* International defence industrial cooperation
* Broader strategic and defence industry environment
Our Company
MBDA is a leading defence organisation committed to supporting armed forces and safeguarding sovereignty. We value diversity and employee-led networks such as Gender Equality, Pride, Menopause Matters, and others. We encourage applicants to reach out for support or adjustments during the recruitment process.
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