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Global Head of Partnerships

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Our client a next-generation defence company delivering critical supply chain, manufacturing and assembly solutions to the aerospace, space and defence sectors are recruiting for a Global Head of Partnerships which is a fully remote role with an option to work in a London workspace if required.
On Offer:

  • An opportunity to join a rapidly expanding organisation which is well placed to service the aerospace and defence sectors
  • Offering a salary of c.£80K, dependant on skills and experience
  • Remote working
  • Performance-based incentive package (high variable component)
    Main Purpose of the Global Head of Partnerships:
    Reporting to Chief Executive Officer, seeking an accomplished and execution-focused Global Head of Partnerships to build strategic, long-term, and commercially meaningful relationships across the UK and the core European markets. This is a high-impact individual contributor role for a senior professional with a proven network and ability to independently originate, negotiate, and close high-value contracts.
    The successful candidate will grow and convert a qualified pipeline of aerospace and defence opportunities with primes and government buyers, while expanding strategic partnerships and bringing new partners into the business. They will be a trusted commercial face of the business in the UK and Europe, actively engaged in client relationships and key industry forums.
    Key Accountabilities:
  • Owning the end-to-end sales cycle from prospecting to contract close across UK and European markets
  • Growing existing customer partnerships, while developing and executing strategies for net-new revenue
  • Engaging directly with senior procurement, programme, and executive stakeholders at primes and government entities
  • Driving forward deals aligned to strategic platforms, ensuring mutual value creation
  • Championing the Company’s differentiators in compliance, delivery, digitisation, and quality
  • Providing commercial input to bid and pricing strategies in collaboration with CEO and Finance
  • Representing the Company at major defence and aerospace exhibitions, industry events, and trade bodies
  • Developing an active pipeline with clear prioritisation and accountability for progress
  • Leading on deal diligence, qualification, and closure, including coordination of legal, technical, and operational inputs
  • Feeding market insights, customer requirements, and competitor intelligence into our business and technological roadmap
    To Be Considered:
  • Held a Senior executive-level relevant role within aerospace, defence, or advanced manufacturing
  • The candidate needs to be able to demonstrate experience with access to decision makers at major primes (e.g., BAE, Airbus, Lockheed, Leonardo) and/or government buyers with securing defence contracts.
  • Proven ability to structure and close multimillion-pound or euro long-term or framework agreements
  • Strategic thinker with a hands-on, execution-led approach, and entrepreneurial mindset
  • Ability to work independently, transparently, and with full accountability to financial outcomes
  • Deep understanding of customer needs, procurement dynamics, and value drivers in defence manufacturing
  • Willing to travel regularly within Europe and the UK
  • Ability to anticipate and interpret market needs, and translate them into commercial and strategic opportunities for growth
    For full details contact Willis Global – a leading Recruitment Consultancy for the Aviation & Aerospace Sector
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