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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 you’ll shape the future of naval capability, influence decision‑makers across the UK and NATO, and help drive one of the most significant transformations in modern maritime defence!
What The Role Has To Offer
Our Opportunity
Reporting to the Head of Sales AWS (Above Water Systems), you will lead the AWS‑UK campaign driving the Royal Navy’s transition toward a Hybrid Navy concept aligned with the 1st Sea Lord’s vision. Leveraging deep AAW expertise, you will shape and strengthen collaboration with the UK MoD, positioning AWS‑UK as a trusted partner and building on our Mission System Integration success in the Type 31 Design & Build programme.
We’re 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 self‑starter who can navigate complex IAMD (Integrated Air and Missile Defence) environments, cultivate high‑value relationships, and drive business‑winning activity in a competitive landscape. Exceptional communication, problem‑solving and stakeholder‑management 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 high‑impact, 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, customer‑focused innovation.
Within Defence Mission Systems (DMS), we deliver cutting‑edge solutions across electronic combat systems, airborne surveillance, and above‑ and underwater combat capabilities. In Above Water Systems (AWS) – Naval Forces, we support navies operating in some of the world’s 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:
Key Responsibilities And Tasks
About You
At Thales, we are committed to equal opportunities and welcome all talented individuals to consider joining our team. So even if you don't 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 world’s most critical challenges.
If you’re ready to make a strategic impact at the heart of the Royal Navy’s Hybrid Navy evolution, please apply now.
UKEO (UK Eyes Only)
Due to the nature of the work that we do at Thales, many of our roles are subject to security restrictions. This role requires you to be a UK National and achieve Security Clearance (SC) without any caveats. It would be advantageous if currently held, however, if not currently held, it is a requirement that the successful applicant undergo, achieve, and maintain SC Clearance prior to commencing employment. If approved by the MOD, a dual national from a non-ITAR country may be considered.
Please visit the UKSV website for further guidance: https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/united-kingdom-security-vetting-clearance-levels/national-security-vetting-clearance-levels.
To be eligible for full SC, you generally need to have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. In some circumstances, a minimum of 3 years’ residence in the UK over the last 5 years may be accepted, with additional overseas checks.
At Thales we provide CAREERS and not only jobs. With Thales employing 80,000 employees in 68 countries our mobility policy enables thousands of employees each year to develop their careers at home and abroad, in their existing areas of expertise or by branching out into new fields. Together we believe that embracing flexibility is a smarter way of working.
Thales UK is committed to providing an inclusive and barrier-free recruitment process. We will provide reasonable adjustments and support to ensure neuro-diverse applicants or those with a disability or long-term condition can be their best during the recruitment process. To request an adjustment, if you need this job advert in an alternative format or if you have any questions about the recruitment process, please contact Resourcing Ops for mid to senior roles, or the Early Careers Team for graduate and apprentice roles.
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