Director of International Expansion
Director of International Expansion
London, United Kingdom · Permanent · Hybrid
About this job
Director of International Expansion
Overview Cambridge Aerospace is seeking a Director, International Expansion to lead our strategic approach to entering new international markets. You will identify and prioritise target countries, assess commercial opportunities and develop the partnerships and market-entry strategies needed to support our global growth.
This is a senior, externally facing role combining international strategy, government engagement and commercial development. You will work closely with senior leadership, Strategy & Growth and regional teams to establish new market opportunities before transitioning them to Business Development or in-country leadership.
Responsibilities Develop international expansion strategies, prioritising countries based on defence spending, customer demand, geopolitical factors and strategic fit Produce country-entry strategies and business cases, assessing commercial opportunities, market access and resource requirements Lead initial engagement with government departments, defence organisations, customers and strategic partners in target markets Identify and coordinate potential international partnerships, supporting evaluation and governance alongside Corporate Development Coordinate expansion priorities and resource requirements across existing and prospective international markets Establish clear handover processes for market-entry opportunities, transitioning activities to Growth, Business Development or regional leadership
Requirements Significant experience in international expansion, market-entry strategy, international business development or a comparable senior commercial role Proven ability to develop and execute country-entry strategies and establish operations or commercial opportunities in new markets Strong understanding of international market dynamics, geopolitical considerations and government engagement Experience building strategic relationships with government stakeholders, commercial partners and senior decision-makers Strong commercial judgement, including market assessment, partnership evaluation and business case development Excellent stakeholder management, negotiation and communication skills, with the ability to work across multiple countries and business functions
Preferred Qualifications/Experience Experience in defence, aerospace, national security or a related international industry Understanding of international defence procurement, government-to-government engagement and military acquisition programmes Established experience working with international government, defence or institutional stakeholders Exposure to strategic partnerships, joint ventures, corporate development or international investment activity Experience developing market-entry strategies in Europe, North America or other strategically important defence markets Experience in fast-paced R&D or startup environments, with rapid prototype iteration times
What We Offer Competitive compensation and stock options Private medical and dental cover Cycle to work scheme Lunchtime catering on site
About Us The mission of Cambridge Aerospace is to eliminate the risk of existential war in Europe. That risk comes from the air – low-cost drones and cruise missiles now manufactured in colossal volumes by our adversaries, ballistic missiles capable of ending the world as we know it, and a new generation of hypersonic weapons that evade every existing defence.
We're building low-cost interceptors that defeat these threats, and the surveillance systems to detect and target them – at a cost taxpayers can afford, at the pace the threat demands, and with sovereign supply chains that assure delivery.
We have immense backing from the world's best venture funds. We're one of the fastest-growing defence technology companies in history. And we're hiring the best talent to prosecute the mission.
If you are in the top 1%, willing to work harder than you ever have, build technology better than anyone else, and contribute to the defining challenge of our time, now is the time to join us.
Our Commitment to Inclusion We're committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. If you're excited about this role but don't meet every requirement, we still encourage you to apply.