Business Development Campaign Lead
Business Development Campaign Lead
Are you a strategic business development professional with experience in defence, national security or government markets? Do you enjoy owning complex campaigns, building senior relationships and shaping long term growth in high-impact programmes?
This is an opportunity to play a key role in a fast-growing organisation operating at the forefront of uncrewed systems and defence capability.
We are seeking a Business Development Campaign Lead focused on UAS Deep Effects. You will own end to end campaign strategy, pipeline development and stakeholder engagement across UK and international defence programmes, turning long-range plans into funded outcomes.
What you will be responsible for
- Developing and executing strategic business development campaigns aligned to defence priorities
- Building and managing a high-quality opportunity pipeline from early shaping through to contract award
- Engaging senior stakeholders across Army HQ, Field Army and wider defence organisations
- Providing commercial and strategic insight to influence internal decision-making
- Leading cross-functional workstreams that require both technical understanding and commercial judgement
- Identifying new growth opportunities and expanding existing customer relationships
- Delivering against revenue and growth targets in a complex procurement environment
What we are looking for
- Proven experience in a business development, campaign or capture role within defence, government or national security
- Strong understanding of defence procurement processes and stakeholder landscapes
- Ability to operate credibly with senior military and government decision makers
- Strategic mindset with the drive to convert plans into tangible results
- Comfortable working autonomously in a fast-paced and evolving environment
- Strong written and verbal communication skills
- Close attention to detail and pride in the quality of delivery
- Collaborative approach and ability to work across multidisciplinary teams
Desirable experience
- Established network within UK Defence or NATO environments
- Knowledge of uncrewed systems, deep fires or related capability areas







