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Business Development Manager Space Science
2016-03-09 12:06:18| Space-careers.com Jobs RSS
Business Development Manager Space Science Ref IRC216817 STFC Rutherford Appleton Laboratory, Harwell, Oxfordshire Salary 29,900 to 40,014 dependent upon qualifications and experience About Us The Science and Technology Facilities Council STFC is one of Europes largest research organisations. Were trusted to support, enable and undertake pioneering projects in an amazing diversity of fields. Through worldclass facilities and people, were driving groundbreaking advances in science and technology. STFCs Business and Innovation Directorate BID apply knowledge from STFCs facilities, research and technology programmes to the wider economy, delivering UK economic growth through spinout companies, inward investment and collaborative industrial RD. About The Role We now have an excellent opportunity for a talented business development manager to join our dynamic, well developed team within BID, which spans the organisation and generates external income in the most exciting technology development environment in the UK. Focussing on RAL Space, STFCs space science and technology department, this role will support new business opportunities through all stages of development, including the development of new proposals by producing high quality content for identified bids. You will be required to generate win themes that link customer needs with defined benefits of the STFC offering. You will directly support the generation of new opportunities as well as provide handson assistance in the management of complex or intense aspects of the bid process. Client relationship management, both internal and external, is integral to this role as you seek to identify requirements and manage opportunities through to delivery and analysis. The position is based at Harwell but will require travel to other STFC institutions and other locations for conferences and business meetings. About You You will be qualified to at least degree level in science or engineering, with further education in business and project management qualifications advantageous. You will have experience from a scientific or technical research environment, along with experience of technical authoring of successful proposals. You should demonstrate commercial, financial and business acumen, along with an understanding of the basics of sales and marketing. Further knowledge of the spacecraft industry is also beneficial. You will need excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to liaise and build relationships with customers, partners, suppliers and all parts of the organisation. We seek someone with a positive attitude who has the ability to work independently and as part of a team, who thrives under pressure and has a proven record of delivering to specified timescales Benefits An exceptional index linked pension scheme, 30 days leave allowance and flexitime are offered, as well as an onsite nursery, subsidised restaurant, gym and sports facilities. To Apply Applicants are required to include a cover letter outlining their suitability for this role. Applications are handled by UK SBS to apply please visit our job board at httpwww.topcareer.jobsVacancyirc2168176235.aspx . Applicants who are unable to apply online should contact us by telephone on 01793 867000.
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