Job Description:
We are looking for an experienced business executive/leader to fill an exciting and strategic role to provide the leadership and overarching management of the Leonardo Cyber & Security UK NSO business unit. NSO stands for National Strategic Organisations and encompasses all our business activities outside our core Defence market. Within this sector we are focused on key government departments and companies supporting the delivery of UK Security missions and National resilience specifically within the CNI Sector.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. This role resides in the UK cyber and security division which has strength in homeland security, critical national infrastructure and a wide range of Cyber and Digital systems and capabilities. Cyber UK is developing new capabilities and service offerings to compete in a number of campaigns in the next 5 years. This is an exciting and challenging opportunity to lead a primary growth area for Cyber UK.
The role presents an opportunity to be responsible for delivering a 5 year business plan; based on the success of these campaigns through the application of effective business leadership, strategy development, business winning, stakeholder management and programme management.
A key aspect of this role is to deliver growth and specifically to win new contracts and positions. There are direct programme management, account management and sales reports under your leadership.
In order to make the most of this exciting business leadership and growth opportunity, you will be able to demonstrate a strong track record of business development in this domain, coupled with P&L responsibility, stakeholder management and strategic thinking skills.
You can be based at any of our locations in the UK and the role will be aligned with flexible working. The role will require UK travel.
What you’ll do as a VP Cyber NSO:
* Deliver the Integrated Business Plan (IBP) for the sector; circa £50M Revenue.
* Strategy Development and Deployment for the National Security Organisation sector, supporting the wider Cyber strategy.
* Secure the order intake associated with UK government campaigns.
* Build the skills and capability of the team in line with campaign execution and order intake requirements.
* Launch the resulting programmes through the programme teams, including delivery of the initial phases of customer and business value.
* Inform the development of future capability and future campaigns.
* Provide people management to the sector and wider cyber business and role model our People Management Framework.
* Continue to evolve the business unit's offering in line with customer requirements and our service portfolio and developments in Digital.
* Develop a network of partnerships and collaborative relationships across Industry and key customers to enable the strategy.
What we need from you:
* Proven experience as a business leader, account manager or major Programme Manager in the Cyber & Digital domains and/or UK Government environment.
* Experience of business winning and being in a key external customer facing role.
* Detailed understanding of programme and financial controls.
* Demonstrated ability to influence both internally and externally at all levels.
* Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
* Demonstrated ability to build and maintain effective working relationships both internally and externally.
* Ability to manage poor performance and conflict resolution to mitigate detrimental impact to the customer and business objectives.
* Able to provide effective delegation, management and coordination of business activities.
* A thinker with excellent problem solving skills and initiative and the ability to think laterally.
* Individual and collective training leading the development of both individuals and cohesive teams.
* Management and Integration of strategic partners and subcontractors, understanding of outsourcing, integration and risk sharing.
Security Clearance:
You must be eligible for full security clearance. For more information and guidance please visit: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels
Life at Leonardo:
With a company funded benefits package, a commitment to learning and development, and a flexible approach to working hours focused on the needs of both our employees and customers, a career with Leonardo has never offered as many opportunities or been more accessible to as many people.
* Flexible Working: Flexible hours with hybrid working options. For part time opportunities, please talk to us.
* Company funded flexible benefits: We offer an award-winning flexible benefits plan, having won the Best Flexible Working Policy Award, Best Flexible Benefits Strategy and Best Flexible Benefits Plan in 2023. These include access to private healthcare, dental schemes, Workplace ISA, Go Green Car Scheme, technology and lifestyle options (£500 annual allowance).
* Holidays: 25 days plus bank holidays, option to buy/sell leave and to accrue up to 12 additional flexi leave days per year.
* Pension: Award-winning pension scheme (up to 15% employer contribution).
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme, access to Mental Health support, Financial wellbeing support, network groups (Enable, Pride, Equalise, Reservists, Carers).
* Lifestyle: Discounted Gym membership, Cycle to work scheme.
* Training: Free access to more than 4000 online courses via Coursera.
* Referral Incentive: You can earn a reward for successfully referring a friend or family member.
* Bonus: Scheme in place for all employees at management level and below.
For a full list of our Company benefits please visit our website.
Leonardo is a global high-tech company and one of the key players in Aerospace, Defence and Security. Headquartered in Italy, Leonardo has over 45,000 employees, of which 7,000 are based in the UK.
At Leonardo UK, we believe that a diverse and inclusive work environment unlocks our people’s full potential and drives innovation and creativity. We work hard to offer a welcoming, accessible and inclusive place to work for all of our people, creating a culture where everyone can thrive, feel safe and have a sense of belonging and connection.
This is a great opportunity to bring your talents and form an integral part of Leonardo’s future. We can help you develop your skills and offer great opportunities to develop and grow, so why not join us.
Primary Location: GB - Bristol - Coldharbour Lane
Additional Locations: GB - London
Contract Type: Permanent
Hybrid Working: Hybrid
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