Description
Leidos is seeking a Business Development Manager to join its National Security and Defence (NS&D) Division, focusing on the Home Office and wider National Security organisations.
The successful candidate will plan and lead business development activities to contribute to annual growth and award targets.
Key responsibilities:
- Plan and lead business development activities that contribute to annual growth and award targets
- Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting two-to-five-year growth ambitions and UK strategy
- Build and maintain trusted relationships with Home Office and National Security customers, partners, and stakeholders
- Work collaboratively with capture, bid, technical, and delivery teams to shape differentiated, customer-focused propositions
- Identify and qualify opportunities that align with Leidos' strengths and offer strong outcomes for customers and the business
- Lead significant new-business campaigns across the UK National Security market
- Bring together colleagues from different disciplines, providing clear direction, inclusive leadership, and effective communication throughout each pursuit
The ideal candidate will have:
- Experience of developing and winning digital transformation, technology, or professional services opportunities within the Home Office, National Security, or a comparable UK Government environment
- A proven ability to build trusted customer and stakeholder relationships and translate customer needs into effective propositions
- A track record of delivering sustainable business growth and working towards challenging commercial targets
- Experience of leading complex, high-value pursuits and contract opportunities
- Strong knowledge of UK Government business development, procurement routes, contract awards, and customer buying behaviours
Leidos offers a comprehensive employment package, including:
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Private Medical Insurance
- 33 days Annual Leave (including public and privilege holidays)
- Access to Flexible benefits (including life assurance, health schemes, gym memberships, annual buy and sell holidays, and a cycle to work scheme)
- Flexi-Time Working