Business Development Manager

East Cambridgeshire, United Kingdom
2 days ago
£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£40,000 – £60,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Mid
Education
Degree
Security Clearance
Required
Posted
5 May 2026 (2 days ago)

Benefits

Competitive salary Annual profit share Contributory pension Share options Car leasing scheme Free onsite parking Tax-free technology scheme Discounted shopping 37 hour week Flexible working Hybrid working Up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL No core hours on Friday afternoons Personalised development plan 10,000+ E-learning courses Wellbeing benefits (24/7 online GP and mental health support) Employee Assistance Programme Discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests Cycle-to-work scheme On-site canteen and coffee shop Lunchtime pilates Life assurance Enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay) Adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave Wellbeing room Multi-faith room Employee Representative Groups

Job Description:

SECURITY CLEARANCE:Eligibility to gain UK SC Security Clearance

TRAVEL REQUIRED:Regular travel to Portsmouth, Client sites or exhibitions UK wide. Occasionally internal travel may be required

LOCATION:Portsmouth, Chippenham, Guildford OR Stevenage

TYPE:Full time

WHAT'S IN IT FOR YOU

  • Financial Reward:Competitive salary, annual profit share, contributory pension, share options, car leasing scheme, free onsite parking, tax-free technology scheme, discounted shopping and much more

  • Work / Life Balance:37 hour week, flexible working around core hours, hybrid working, up to 2 additional days per month as TOIL.

There are no core hours on Friday afternoons. Employees may use this flexibility at their discretion, provided they fulfil their contractual working hours and meet business needs (such as urgent deadlines or client requirements)

  • Personal Development:Personalised development plan and unlimited access to 10,000+ E-learning courses, internal mobility including international opportunities

  • Health & Wellbeing: Wellbeing benefits (including 24/7 online GP and mental health support), Employee Assistance Programme, discounted family health / dental insurance / eye tests, cycle-to-work scheme, on-site canteen and coffee shop, lunchtime pilates

  • Family and Caregiving: Life assurance, enhanced pay for parental leave (23 weeks at 100% pay), adoption / shared parental / caregiving leave

  • Inclusive Environment:Wellbeing room, Multi-faith room, Employee Representative Groups (Gender, LGBTQ+, International, Generational, Disability, Social & Cultural Diversity, Neurodiversity)

Our world is changing, and so is the mission to protect it. At Airbus, we pioneer for a safe and united world. That means developing cutting-edge sustainable aircraft, and it also means creating the technology that safeguards the sovereignty of nations and the digital space. Your work here defends what matters. So, what's your next mission?

Over the last 20 years Airbus Defence and Space - Secure Connectivity has become one of the global leaders in secure communications solutions, operations and services ensuring time-and-mission critical communication services.

We are looking for a Business Development Manager and this role will suit someone who wants a people focused role that will still uphold the UKs sovereignty, and has:

  • Recently transitioned out of the Royal Navy (ideally >officer level)

  • Regular touch points with the Royal Navy either in Sales or another form

We are looking for someone who can bring their own contacts to the role as well as inherit an established account that comes with existing relationships and existing projects.

How you will Contribute to the team

  • Join a friendly and collaborative team of 10+ who are mainly ex military. Utilise the Buddy system and training to understand Airbus’s products and how they contribute to the MOD and Navy

  • Champion our growth in the Maritime sector by identifying, developing, and securing new business opportunities, fostering strong customer relationships, and contributing to the strategic expansion of our maritime solutions portfolio.

  • Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with existing and new-to-Airbus key decision-makers and internal and external stakeholders.

  • Lead the entire sales cycle, from initial prospecting and qualification to proposal development, negotiation, and contract closure.

  • Contribute to the strategic planning and development of our maritime business unit, including talking to technical teams, product development, and marketing to ensure solutions meet customer needs and market demands

  • Represent Airbus at industry events, conferences, and trade shows to promote our maritime capabilities. Including presentations.

About you

  • In-depth understanding of the maritime defence sector, including operational challenges, regulatory frameworks, and technological trends.

  • Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and articulate complex technical solutions to both technical and non-technical audiences.

  • Ability to build rapport and establish trust with senior-level executives and key stakeholders.

  • Willingness to travel within the UK, and occasionally internal travel may be required.

Not a 100% match? No worries! Airbus supports your personal growth with customised development solutions.

How we can support you

Many of our staff work flexibly in many different ways, including part-time. Please talk to us at the interview about the flexibility you need and we’ll always do our best to accommodate your request.

Please let us know if you need us to make any adjustments for the selection process – you can share this with your Talent Acquisition Partner if you are invited to interview. Examples may include (but not exclusive to) accessible facilities; auxiliary aids; room layout, etc. Any information disclosed will be treated in the strictest confidence.

As a Disability Confident Employer, Airbus UK will offer an interview to any applicant that considers themselves to have a disability or long-term condition under the Equality Act 2010 and meets the minimum criteria of the role (as set out in the job advert). To ‘opt in’, just select the option during your application submission and your application will be considered accordingly.

This job requires an awareness of any potential compliance risks and a commitment to act with integrity, as the foundation for the Company’s success, reputation and sustainable growth.

Company:

AIRBUS Defence and Space Limited

Employment Type:

Permanent

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Experience Level:

Professional

Job Family:

Sales, Marketing & Commercial Contracts

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