Job Title: Business Development Graduate Development Programme (GDP)
Role Type: Permanent
Start Date: August/September 2023 (there may be an opportunity to start earlier depending on role requirements)

Salary: £29,500 + £3,000 joining bonus + twice yearly pay reviews in 1st 2 years while completing the Graduate Development Programme.

Location(s): Harlow / Hybrid

Travel: Graduates will be invited to UK events for GDP and there may be travel for the role as required by the business

Security Clearance Required: applicants must be able to achieve a UK SC clearance

Summary of Role:
The Business Development & Strategy Graduate will report to the Head of Capture Management. This position will support BD operational needs from research and analysis through to pipeline maintenance to support informed decision making and ensure best practice within the Function.

Main Duties:

• Preparing briefing materials for weekly/monthly BD functional and operations reviews
• Supporting the Strategy Team in conducting strategic and competitor analysis tasks
• Support to key business capture activities (bid/proposal management support)
• Support to various business winning workshops
• Supporting the Raytheon events and exhibitions team
• Support the administration of the Raytheon pipeline management tool, including data management and reporting
• Analysis and reporting of BD metrics and data
• Leading and/or supporting the introduction of new processes and tools within the Function
• Supporting the functional budgeting process
• Support to the BD Executives when conducting Customer Relationship / Stakeholder Engagement Management

What is the Graduate Development Programme (GDP)?

The Graduate Development Programme (GDP) is a structured training programme our class of graduates complete over the course of 2 years in addition to their main role. We work in collaboration with an external supplier, HR and functional experts to deliver a range of training from improving business skills e.g. managing projects, business strategy, company presentation skills etc to team building activities, attending events and developing professional networking skills.

What our graduates say:
"Shortly after Graduating university in July 2020, I onboarded upon the Graduate Development Programme (GDP) within Business Development. The GDP facilitates the transition between university and the working world and since my arrival, I have been given the opportunity to develop professionally through an array of experiences - both internally through Raytheon as well as externally through exposure to industry. For example, I was provided with the opportunity to go on Secondment with the Royal Navy for seven months within the International Defence Training team, I have also been able to rotate around the business areas and grasp a cross-functional understanding of the organisation. The GDP also gives the opportunity to develop interpersonally due to the external training provided by Apex, as well as the internal training provided by the different functions within Raytheon UK."

Candidate Requirements:

Essential:

• Minimum 2.2 undergraduate degree in a relevant subject e.g. International Relations, Business, Politics, Engineering. Other degrees will be considered if candidates can demonstrate evidence of sales, leadership or customer service
• 120 UCAS points or equivalent (pre university qualifications)
• A full CV submitted on-line on our careers website with degree grade predicted or achieved listed. Include degree studied, modules studied, work placements and work experience on the CV including dates and locations. Please ensure your application includes full name, address, email address and telephone number as successful candidates will be contacted to discuss their application and next steps. Candidates will also receive updates on their application by email.
• A cover letter which explains why you have applied specifically for this role and why you would like to join our Graduate Development Programme. Please highlight any relevant skills, experience, work experience, work placements and extra-curricular activities that are relevant to your application.
• Must be able to demonstrate an interest in the defence industry & international relations
• Attach a scanned copy of most recent university transcript or degree certificate as applicable under "Attachments" on your on-line application.
• Candidate must be geographically flexible for rotations to other sites and travel when required.
• Candidates must be willing to complete and able to achieve SC Security Clearance

Desirable:

• Full UK Driver's license
• Reservist experience e.g.: UOTC, ULAS, URNU.
• Experience researching markets, political environments and competitive intelligence
• Sales, customer service and customer relationship management
• Business skills gained through employment, work placement, extra-curricular activities. This must be referenced on the CV and cover letter.
• Strong problem solving and analytical skills
• Confident presenting to teams
• Highly adaptable.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to prioritize multiple tasks
• Experience developing internal and external relationships at all levels of leadership

About Raytheon UK

With facilities in Broughton, Waddington, Glenrothes, Harlow, Gloucester, Manchester and a presence across customer sites together with remote working practices. Raytheon UK is invested in the British workforce and the development of UK technology. Across the country Raytheon UK employs over 2,000 people and supports 8,000 jobs. As a prime contractor and major supplier to the UK Ministry of Defence, Raytheon continues to invest in research and development, supporting innovation and technological advances across its core mission areas Weapons & Sensors, and Cyber, Space & Training.

Raytheon UK is a landed company, part of the Raytheon Technologies organisation and sits within the Raytheon Intelligence & Space business.

About Raytheon Technologies

Raytheon Technologies Corporation is an aerospace and defence company that provides advanced systems and services for commercial, military and government customers worldwide. It comprises four industry-leading businesses - Collins Aerospace Systems, Pratt & Whitney, Raytheon Intelligence & Space and Raytheon Missiles & Defence. It's 195,000 employees enable the company to operate at the edge of known science as they imagine and deliver solutions that push the boundaries in quantum physics, electric propulsion, directed energy, hypersonics, avionics and cyber security. The company, formed in 2020 through the combination of Raytheon Company and the United Technologies Corporation aerospace businesses, is headquartered in Waltham, Massachusetts.

Raytheon Career Development:

Raytheon has a wealth of resources available to help you develop your career from the moment you join. Activities range from on-line learning modules, to external training and support for taking professional qualifications relevant to your role.

Standard Benefits:

• 25 days holiday (increasing to 27 days) + statutory public holidays.
• Contributory Pension Scheme (up to 10.5% company contribution).
• 6 times salary 'Life Assurance'.
• Flexible Benefits scheme.
• Discretionary Bonus scheme.
• Enhanced family friendly policies.
• 37hr standard working week, with an early finish on Fridays whilst operating a 'Hybrid Working Model'*
• Canteen facilities are available at Harlow & Glenrothes sites. Manchester & Gloucester offer free snacks & drinks (hot & cold).

* Our Hybrid Working Model supports flexible working arrangements on a formal or informal arrangement, considering both location and/or working hours, subject to business and customer needs. Please highlight any flexible requirements to our Recruitment team to explore the opportunities.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion:

At Raytheon UK, we're committed to be building a workforce that represents the true diversity of Britain where all of our colleagues feel enabled to deliver the best work of their lives. We're proud to be an equal opportunities employer who selects the very best candidates for the job. We truly value the diversity of our workforce work hard to create an inclusive environment where our colleagues can bring the unique skills, experiences and ideas to the table to help us grow our business, create innovative solutions and develop our people.

Our Employee Resource Groups (ERGs) act as the eyes and ears into the community they represent and support us in building a truly inclusive business. Our ERGs are open to all colleagues, regardless of background, and include: Raytheon Women's Network, RayPride, Young Employees Success Network, Raytheon Veterans Network, Raytheon Alliance for Diverse Abilities and RayBAME.

We're also delighted to have been recognised as a Gold Award Employer as part of the HM's Armed Forces Covenant and the Human Rights Campaign's 2021 Corporate Equality Index as a 'best place to work for LGBTQ Equality'.

All applicants will receive consideration for employment regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or veteran status, age or any other characteristic.

If you need us to make any adjustments to support you during our recruitment process, speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to help.