Campaign Manager - Combat Air

Job Description:

Salary: £70,000 - £78,000

Leonardo UK operates a grade-based salary framework with broad bands. The salary range shown reflects the approved grade band for this role, or a narrower hiring range published within that band, and is benchmarked against the external market. Exceptions above the standard range are managed through governance controls to protect internal equity.

Your impact

An exciting opportunity has arisen to join the Leonardo Customer Support & Service Solutions (CS3) Sales Team. We develop support solutions across the air, land and maritime domains for the UK and export market. As an integral part of Leonardo’s Electronics business in the UK and overseas; our Support & Service Solutions help customers get the best possible performance and value from the equipment they own.

As a Campaign Manager you will be responsible for the strategic growth of support contracts across the Electronics Division managing complex, high-value business winning opportunities. Our portfolio of products includes Eurofighter Typhoon (UK and Export), Live & Synthetic EW Ranges, Advanced Jet Trainer (M-346) and associated Ground Based Training System, and support to our UK forces to ensure preparedness, agility and resilience.

The role will include a considerable amount external level engagement with platform primes, OEMs, and end users in both the UK and overseas. The candidate must therefore have excellent communication skills and be credible when engaging with customers to help shape and influence requirements. The role will require leadership qualities when dealing with senior internal stakeholders and when leading Integrated Campaign Teams.

What you’ll bring

· The ideal candidate will have a good understanding of both the domestic and international defence and aerospace market, as well as experience and proven success in strategic selling and complex systems capture. They must also be comfortable undertaking accurate and well-informed market and competitor analysis.

· You will lead cross-functional teams to win business.

· You will have the opportunity to work with colleagues in Commercial, Capability, Programme Management, Engineering and Finance.

· To win profitable business you will have broad exposure to the business, leading Integrated Campaign Teams in a fast paced and often ambiguous environment. Influencing skills play a key role, both internally and externally.

· You will be able to influence stakeholders and build relationships at all levels, including Embassies and Government Agencies that support exports.

Security Clearance

This role is subject to pre-employment screening in line with the UK Government’s Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS). An additional range of Personnel Security Controls referred to as National Security Vetting (NSV) may apply, this could include meeting the eligibility requirements for The Security Check (SC) or Developed Vetting (DV). For more information and guidance please visit: https://careers.uk.leonardo.com/gb/en/security-and-vetting

Why join us

At Leonardo, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We offer a comprehensive, company-funded benefits package that supports your wellbeing, career development, and work–life balance. Whether you're looking to grow professionally, care for your health, or plan for the future, we’re here to help you thrive.

• •Time to Recharge: Enjoy generous leave with the opportunity to accrue up to 12 additional flexi-days each year.
• •Secure your Future: Benefit from our award-winning pension scheme with up to 15% employer contribution.
• •Your Wellbeing Matters: Free access to mental health support, financial advice, and employee-led networks championing inclusion and diversity (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Armed Forces, Carers, Wellbeing and Ethnicity).
• •Rewarding Performance : All employees at management level and below are eligible for our bonus scheme.
• •Never Stop Learning : Free access to 4,000+ online courses via Coursera and LinkedIn Learning.
• •Refer a friend: Receive a financial reward through our referral programme.
• •Tailored Perks : Spend up to £500 annually on flexible benefits including private healthcare, dental, family cover, tech & lifestyle discounts, gym memberships and more.
• •Flexible working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us about what might be possible for this role.

For a full list of our company benefits please visit our website.

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Primary Location:

GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane

Additional Locations:

GB - Edinburgh, GB - Luton - Cap. Green 300, GB - Newcastle, GB - Southampton

Contract Type:

Permanent

Hybrid Working:

Hybrid