Campaign Leader

Leonardo Worldwide Corporation; Lincoln; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading aerospace and defense company in Lincoln is seeking a Campaign Leader (EW Sensors). The role involves developing business strategies, coordinating proposal activities, and managing customer relationships. Ideal candidates should possess experience in bid management and market analysis. The position offers flexible working options, a generous pension scheme, and opportunities for continuous learning.

Benefits

Generous leave with flexi-days

Up to 15% employer pension contribution

Free mental health support

Bonus scheme eligibility

Access to 4,000+ online courses

Flexible benefits spend

Flexible working options

Qualifications

• Experience in developing strategies for complex proposals.
• Ability to manage bid activities and proposals effectively.
• Experience with market and competitor analysis.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate bid activity for proposals.
• Develop bespoke win strategies for pursuits.
• Maintain relationships with customers and stakeholders.

Skills

Business strategy development

Bid management

Market analysis

Customer relationship management

Proposal preparation

Job description

Location: Leonardo, Lincoln, England, United Kingdom.

Campaign Leader (EW Sensors)

At Leonardo, we have a fantastic opportunity for a Campaign Leader (EW Sensors) to join our team. Leonardo is a global high‑tech company and one of the leading players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK. Leonardo is a globally recognised leader in the design, supply and support of integrated airborne Electronic Warfare (EW) solutions. The Electronics UK Business Unit designs, develops and produces a wide range of products and solutions for air, land and maritime platforms that include integrated mission systems, radars and sensors, electronic warfare systems, on‑board avionics and communications, air‑launched effects and a range of support solutions.

What You’ll Bring

• Development and execution of strategies to win business on complex proposals.
• Work closely within the Integrated Campaign team using direct and indirect management skills to lead and coordinate bid activity and deliver innovative/competitive proposals.
• Develop bespoke win strategies; generate the price to win for pursuits.
• Lead the preparation of proposals for customers.
• Develop and maintain relationships with Customers & End Users as well as Industrial Partners.
• Develop and maintain relationships with key internal stakeholders including Regional and Divisional Marketing, our Capability function and other Leonardo lines of business.
• Present detailed prospects to BW Reviews in order to secure pursuit, bid and resourcing approvals.
• Utilise internal company procedures to ensure that opportunities are identified, tracked and accurately reported to senior management through maintenance of active Capture Plans.
• Undertake accurate and well‑informed market and competitor analysis.
• Identify, create and validate opportunities for future sales and growth.
• Provide input to and support for marketing & communications (MARCOM) events such as shows, exhibitions, demonstrations, conferences, etc. as planned and directed.
• Assist in the preparation of private venture (PV) investment business cases to develop new capabilities.

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

• 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.

Primary Location

GB – Luton – Cap. Green 300

Additional Locations

GB – Lincoln

Contract Type

Permanent

Hybrid Working

Hybrid

Seniority level

• Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

• Full‑time

Job function

• Marketing and Sales

Industries

• Defense and Space Manufacturing
• Aviation and Aerospace Component Manufacturing
• Computer and Network Security