Defence has never been more critical. Combined with our refreshed Babcock strategy placing greater emphasis on international markets, collaboration with industry, and a blended product and services mix, this is an exciting opportunity to lead the Future Business and Capability discipline in the Land and UK Aviation (UKA) sector. As part of the Land & UKA Leadership Team, reporting directly to the CEO Land & UKA, you'll shape the future by identifying emerging markets and capabilities, translating these into early-stage capture opportunities across multiple domains in the UK and internationally. You'll ensure we have the right people, technology, and processes to deliver our strategy and drive growth. Day-to-day responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for the Future Business and Capability discipline across the Land & UKA sector, ensuring alignment with long-term organisational objectives. Shape market strategies and engage senior stakeholders to drive informed decision-making and prioritisation. Identify emerging markets and future capability needs, translating insights into tangible opportunities that position the business for sustained growth. Enable future-focused growth initiatives by ensuring the organisation has the right skills, capacity, and capability pipeline. Demonstrate external gravitas and thought leadership, representing the sector in key forums, influencing industry direction, and strengthening the organisation's profile and credibility. Collaborate closely with the senior leadership team to advance sector-wide strategic priorities and deliver high-impact outcomes.

Key attributes and experience

Significant experience within a large, complex, global organisation. Strategic thinker with the ability to anticipate future possibilities. Resilient and adaptable, able to navigate ambiguity and complexity. Pragmatic approach to applying skills and knowledge in a dynamic context. A visionary leader who can unite and inspire a high-performing team.

The successful candidate must be able to achieve and maintain Security Check (SC) clearance for this role. This is a permanent, full-time role working 37.5 hours per week, Monday to Friday, with hybrid working across UK locations. What we offer

Generous holiday allowance. Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance. Access to a Digital GP, annual health check, and nutritional consultations through Aviva DigiCare+. Employee share scheme. Employee shopping savings portal. Professional fees payment. Reservists in the armed forces receive 10-days special paid leave. Holiday trading allows employees to buy additional leave or sell up to one working week of annual leave through a window open February to March annually. 'Be Kind Day' enables one paid day a year for volunteering work with a chosen charity. Excellent development opportunities and a benefits package including an employee assistance programme supporting physical, mental and financial wellbeing.

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