Business Development – Domestic Surface Ship Sonar

Thales Group

Templecombe, United Kingdom
Not specified; annual bonus mentioned; private med...
Hybrid
Strong understanding of military maritime environment
Experience leading £50m+ captures or procurement
Proven track record developing senior level relationships
This strategic role is responsible for securing both sole source and competed sonar outboard equipment on the UK frigate and airborne fleets direct to MoD

Job Summary

  • This strategic role is responsible for securing both sole source and competed sonar outboard equipment on the UK frigate and airborne fleets direct to MoD.
  • The successful candidate will demonstrate strong leadership qualities to lead strategic captures and campaigns while managing a pipeline worth over several hundred million pounds.
  • Thales offers a hybrid working model with benefits including private medical insurance, annual bonus, stocks and shares, and paid volunteering days.

Matching Summary

This strategic role is responsible for securing both sole source and competed sonar outboard equipment on the UK frigate and airborne fleets direct to MoD.

Salary

Not specified; Annual bonus mentioned; Private medical insurance, stocks and shares, cycle to work schemes available

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Strong understanding of military maritime environment
  • Experience leading £50m+ captures or procurement
  • Proven track record developing senior level relationships
  • Ability to shape solutions in highly ambiguous situations
  • Willingness to travel 50% of time including international

Nice-to-have

  • Entrepreneurial risk taker with high integrity
  • Experience with T26 export opportunities
  • Collaborative style building trustful relationships
  • Creative ability to originate complex commercial solutions
  • Experience working with BAES Maritime / Naval Ships

Key Requirements

  • UK National status required for Security Clearance
  • Must achieve DV level Security Clearance without caveats
  • Degree or equivalent level qualification preferred
  • Residency in UK for last 5 years generally required

Work Rights

Must be a UK National to achieve SC clearance

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