AWS Campaign Lead – Hybrid Navy

Above Water Systems (AWS) Campaign Lead - Hybrid Navy
Location: Crawley Bristol Reading or Portsmouth
Other: full-time hybrid with 50% domestic travel

Step into a role where youll shape the future of naval capability influence decisionmakers across the UK and NATO and help drive one of the most significant transformations in modern maritime defence!

What the role has to offer

• Shape UK and NATO customer thinking at all levels positioning Thales as the trusted partner in the Hybrid Navy transition

• Lead complex capture campaigns from stakeholder mapping and solution definition through to demonstrations partnerships and competitive positioning

• Apply deep understanding of Hybrid Navy concepts and AAW (Anti-Air Warfare) needs to engage credibly with MoD Royal Navy and industry and shape customeraligned solutions

Our Opportunity

Reporting to the Head of Sales AWS (Above Water Systems) you will lead the AWSUK campaign driving the Royal Navys transition toward a Hybrid Navy concept aligned with the 1st Sea Lords vision. Leveraging deep AAW expertise you will shape and strengthen collaboration with the UK MoD positioning AWSUK as a trusted partner and building on our Mission System Integration success in the Type 31 Design & Build programme.

Were seeking an individual with credible operational experience in the maritime and air domains capable of translating Thales capabilities into clear influential insight for UK MoD and NATO stakeholders. You will be a confident selfstarter who can navigate complex IAMD (Integrated Air and Missile Defence) environments cultivate highvalue relationships and drive businesswinning activity in a competitive landscape. Exceptional communication problemsolving and stakeholdermanagement skills are essential.

The ideal candidate is a former Naval Warfare Officer who has since gained business development and capture experience within industry ideally with a strong domestic sales & business development background. We also welcome applications from individuals with transferable experience seeking a lateral move into a highimpact strategically significant role.

Building a Future we can all trust.

At Thales customer focus and innovation drive everything we do. Our Strategy Marketing and Sales teams lead the way powered by advanced digital technologies such as AI Quantum 6G Cybersecurity and Neuroscience. Joining us means becoming part of a community committed to making the world safer through purposeful customerfocused innovation.

Within Defence Mission Systems (DMS) we deliver cuttingedge solutions across electronic combat systems airborne surveillance and above and underwater combat Above Water Systems (AWS) Naval Forces we support navies operating in some of the worlds most demanding environments helping them maintain tactical and strategic advantage. With a global presence and strong local partnerships we work together to build a future we can all trust.

What we offer you

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support our employees wellbeing and professional growth which includes:

• Annual bonus (VCP)

• Pension match like-for-like up to 7% of annual base salary

• Life Assurance 2 x base salary minimum (8 x salary if part of the pension scheme)

• Income Protection 50% of salary less state benefits for 5 years

• Annual Leave 201 hours bank holidays plus 1 company day

• Private Medical Insurance - Couples cover

• 4 day working week 9.25 hours per day

• 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

• 24 hours paid leave for volunteering activities

• Access to flexible benefits and discounts dental insurance buying & selling annual leave cycle to work and many more

KeyResponsibilitiesand Tasks

• Lead stakeholder engagement to drive growth in Hybrid Navy opportunities across UK and export markets

• Coordinate and align Hybrid Navy capture activity across Thales UK Domains

• Build strong engagement with Royal Navy and NATO stakeholders shaping their Hybrid Navy direction

• Plan and execute capture activities positioning AWSUK as the Royal Navys partner of choice

• Provide MoD insight on how industry can address capability needs and influence AAWrelated working groups

• Define the Thales Hybrid Navy and Atlantic Shield/Strike solution and work with engineering teams to map required capabilities

• Secure Concept Feasibility Research & Development (CFR&D) funding to derisk solutions and deliver capability demonstrations including MMC

• Identify solution gaps and partnership opportunities integrating thirdparty suppliers where needed

• Produce white papers value propositions and customer messaging to shape market thinking

• Represent Thales at key events e.g. annual Combined Naval Event (CNE) and deliver internal briefings on Hybrid Navy and AAW concepts

About You

At Thales we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you dont match every statement below but feel you have some of the experience knowledge or skills needed for this role we encourage you to apply. It will take all of us working together to deliver solutions to the worlds most critical challenges.

• Proven experience in a similar role or clearly transferable skills suited to a complex defence environment

• Demonstrated experience of warfighting operations in the maritime and air domains providing credible operational insight

• Proven success in business winning within a competitive environment with the ability to influence customer direction

• Demonstrated understanding of Thales capabilities and global position and the ability to communicate this effectively to UK MoD and NATO

• Proven knowledge of the IAMD environment and associated battlespace domains with the ability to apply this understanding to customer needs

• Demonstrated ability to rapidly identify problems and coordinate the right resources to resolve them coupled with proven capability to work autonomously and make sound effective decisions without close oversight

• Demonstrated ability to map maintain and expand stakeholder networks across MoD and NATO coupled with proven communication partnership and stakeholdermanagement skills that enable credible engagement at all levels

If youre ready to make a strategic impact at the heart of the Royal Navys Hybrid Navy evolution please apply now.

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