Head of Strategic Engagement (Maritime) Senior Manager

Enterprise Business Services (EBS) consists of LMUK IT Services, Payroll, ESH, HR and Finance functions. With employees located throughout the UK, EBS provides UK wide support to the LMUK business areas., Lockheed Martin is seeking an experienced and dynamic individual to join our team as a Head of Strategic Engagement, with a focus on the Maritime Domain. This high-level role will provide you with the opportunity to work closely with key stakeholders in the UK Ministry of Defence (MoD), the Royal Navy, Strategic Command, DE&S, AWE, DNO, and industry partners, helping shape and influence strategic business growth within the UK and Export markets, including NATO. As part of our Global Business Development team, you will report to the Chief Executive and work alongside existing Strategic Engagement and Government Affairs Managers to build lasting relationships and grow new business opportunities. You will also play a critical role in enhancing Lockheed Martin's collaboration with our US-based businesses to strengthen our position in the UK and overseas markets. Key Responsibilities

• Gain appropriate access and influence across relevant Government Departments.
• Build and maintain enduring, inclusive relationships with key stakeholders, creating mutually beneficial partnerships; taking full advantage of internal and external synergies.
• Supporting high level capture campaigns with a focus on key customer priorities and concerns.
• Establish strong networks and structures to enhance collaboration with Lockheed Martin's US based businesses to maximise the ability to grow new and established business in the UK and overseas markets.
• Work closely with Front Line Commands and the MoD to build lasting relationships and increase our Pwin in the export market.
• Be the Strategic Engagement focus for Maritime Enablers within Global Business Development in the UK.
This is a fantastic opportunity for a driven professional to engage directly with senior military and defence stakeholders, making a tangible impact on shaping strategic business outcomes. You will play a key role in driving meaningful work that supports the success of our military and government customers. By joining our team, you'll contribute to delivering cutting-edge technology and solutions that have a lasting impact on defence capabilities across the globeWorking Schedule 4xFlexWhat we offer you At Lockheed Martin our employees come first and therefore your physical, mental and financial wellbeing matters to us. On top of working in a highly supportive, friendly, respectful environment you can expect so much more. We are an employer in support of and offering Flexible working with the option to also work a 4 day week depending on business requirements, where you have the option of Fridays off.


• The successful candidate will have a deep understanding of how MoD, the Royal Navy and how the procurement community operate.
• Professional credibility and experience of Navy Command and DE&S.
• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the target market and customer base in which to achieve growth.
• Ability to rapidly assimilate in-depth understanding of Lockheed Martin UK and wider Lockheed Martin capabilities in the US, with particular emphasis on mapping these to the needs of the UK customer.
• Ability to demonstrate entrepreneurial innovation and adaptability, driving initiatives to enable successful business growth.
• Committed to personal excellence, ethical behaviour and integrity.
• Thought leader and strategic thinker with the ability to translate strategy into clearly articulated plans. Proven depth of experience in pursuing and delivering successful outcomes in a business or similar environment.
• Exceptional communicator with the ability to prepare, influence and communicate clear messages that motivate and inspire action at all levels.
• Have a profound understanding of the maritime warfighting environment, the technical challenges facing the modern warfighter in an information age and the long term opportunity space for future business.
• Broad multi-disciplined experience and an excellent understanding of Government and the supporting areas of Defence and Security.
• Ideally from an operational background with command or senior military leadership experience.
• Experience that encompasses a military and commercial environment and evidence of success in bringing large programmes of relevance through a business development cycle.
All successful applicants will be required to have necessary residency requirements to achieve security clearance at the appropriate level for this position. Applicants selected will be subject to a government security investigation and must meet eligibility requirements for access to classified information.

Lockheed Martin is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and is committed to maintaining a diverse and inclusive work environment. Diversity and inclusion are fundamental to our culture and reflect our values of doing what's right, respecting others and performing with excellence. By engaging with all our employees' diverse talents and experiences every day, we can innovate different and better, creating cutting edge solutions and unparalleled customer value.

We offer Competitive salaries alongside a flexible holiday entitlement. We have a Wealth of benefits available to you that can be selected through our wellbeing tool upon commencement of employment. Just a few of our amazing benefits are shown below:
• Private Medical Insurance
• Competitive Pension
• Dental
• Critical Illness
• Life Assurance
• Travel Insurance
• Employee discounts for top high street shops
• Employee Assistance Program which includes free face to face counseling sessions, Legal advice, Financial advice, etc
• Internal training and development alongside our Education assistance programmes
• Reimbursement for a professional membership
• Competitive policies that support flexibility and family leave inclusive of enhanced maternity leave