Head of Business Development (Maritime UK)

L3Harris is dedicated to recruiting and developing high-performing talent who are passionate about what they do. Our employees are unified in a shared dedication to our customers’ mission and quest for professional growth. L3Harris provides an inclusive, engaging environment designed to empower employees and promote work-life success. Fundamental to our culture is an unwavering focus on values, dedication to our communities, and commitment to excellence in everything we do. L3Harris is the Trusted Disruptor in defense tech. With customers’ mission-critical needs always in mind, our employees deliver end-to-end technology solutions connecting the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains in the interest of national security. Job Title – Head of Business Development (Maritime UK) Job Code – BDM6 Job Location – Bristol, UK Job ID – 43845   About this opportunity and L3Harris UK Operating at 11 sites in the United Kingdom, L3Harris supports Britain's mission to secure and strengthen the country by delivering sovereign innovation across the space, air, land, sea and cyber domains.   L3Harris’ Bristol location is the Headquarters for our Maritime UK business – a leading global supplier of integrated marine control systems and simulation products for warships, submarines and high-end commercial marine vessels worldwide. Since its inception, L3Harris has continuously iterated upon our Integrated Platform Management System (IPMS) technology and successfully exported and delivered the system to over 300 vessels across 27 navies worldwide. We have additional Maritime UK sites in Burgess Hill, Barrow-In-Furness and Portchester. Together, we are powering the Royal Navy’s adoption of autonomous surface vehicle technology as well as delivering autonomous capability to UK ports, harbours and offshore energy service providers.   Following an internal promotion, we are seeking an exceptional Head of Business Development to join the Maritime UK Senior Leadership Team.   In this strategic leadership role, you will shape and deliver our growth strategy, leading the Business Winning team while working collaboratively across the wider organisation to identify, pursue and secure new business opportunities.   We are seeking a highly credible leader with extensive knowledge of our Maritime portfolios, a strong commercial mindset, and the ability to inspire teams and stakeholders to achieve ambitious business objectives.   A few of our employee benefits are: Hybrid working where possible, three days onsite per week Flexible or part-time working arrangements considered upon request 25 days holiday per year (plus bank holidays), increasing with long service and with the opportunity to buy/sell up to 5 days Private medical insurance with optional family cover Pension scheme of up to 8% employer contribution Life Assurance 4x salary (flexible up to 10x) Group income protection Flexible opt-in extras such as a health care cash plan, dental insurance, gym membership, critical illness cover, cycle to work scheme, travel insurance and electric car scheme Employee Family Assistance Program providing mental health and wellbeing support Professional membership reimbursement (discretionary)   What the role will involve   The responsibilities of your role will include the following:   Strategic senior leadership team member, demonstrating organisational values and always leading by example.  Own and drive the full business financial performance against short- and long-term business targets.  Have a people centric leadership style ensuring the growth and development of the team, driving for high performance in both delivery and engagement.  Lead Business Winning activities to successfully achieve the agreed Annual Operating Plan (AOP) as well as contributing to and driving the strategic vision of the overall Business Unit. This will be through 5-year planning, annual strategic priority achievement and collaboration across the wider