Jobs in Oswaldtwistle

Location: UK (Hybrid)

Lead the Future of Marine Engineering & Defence Innovation

Expleo is seeking an exceptional business leader to join our UK Executive Leadership Team as Vice President - Marine.

Reporting to the UK Managing Director, you will have full accountability for the strategic direction, growth, profitability and operational performance of our Marine sector. You'll lead a high-performing engineering and technology business delivering services across some of the UK's most complex marine and defence programmes.

Built on established strengths in Mechanical, Manufacturing and Systems Engineering, you'll accelerate growth across Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering, helping shape the future of maritime and defence delivery.

This is a rare opportunity to influence strategy, drive investment decisions, strengthen customer partnerships and develop future capabilities within one of the UK's most strategically important sectors. Candidates must hold, or be eligible to obtain, SC Clearance.

What You'll Be Responsible For

Strategic Leadership

Define and deliver the Marine sector growth strategy and long-term business plan
Contribute to Expleo UK's wider strategy as a member of the Executive Leadership Team
Identify market opportunities, emerging technologies and growth areas
Drive the evolution of the business towards higher-value engineering, digital and technology services

Commercial & Growth

Own revenue, profitability, order intake and overall business performance
Hold full P&L accountability
Develop and strengthen executive-level customer relationships
Lead major pursuits, bids, framework opportunities and commercial negotiations
Expand Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security and Digital Engineering capabilities

Operational & People Leadership

Lead delivery performance across programmes and customer accounts
Drive operational excellence, governance and continuous improvement
Build and develop a high-performing leadership team
Shape workforce strategy, capability development and succession planning
Foster a culture of accountability, collaboration and innovation

Governance & Risk

Ensure compliance with regulatory, contractual and governance requirements
Maintain effective risk management across the business
Champion integrity, safety and responsible leadership

About You

You'll bring:

Executive-level leadership experience as a VP, Business Unit Director, Sector Director or similar
Proven success leading engineering, technology, consulting or professional services businesses
A strong track record of delivering growth, profitability and market expansion
Full P&L ownership experience
Expertise in business development, strategic bids and customer engagement
Experience driving organisational transformation and capability growth
A background within Defence, Marine, Aerospace, Energy, Government or similarly regulated sectors

Desirable Experience

Marine, Maritime, Naval or Defence leadership experience
Knowledge of Systems Engineering, Software Engineering, Cyber Security or Digital Engineering
Experience with digital transformation, autonomous systems or advanced technologies
Exposure to acquisitions, partnerships or market expansion strategies
Board-level, executive or government stakeholder engagement

Qualifications

Degree qualified in Engineering, Technology, Business or a related field
Postgraduate or executive leadership qualifications desirable
Professional accreditations advantageous
Current SC clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain SC clearance

Why Join Expleo?

Executive Leadership Team position
Strategic ownership of a key growth sector
Full responsibility for growth, profitability and business performance
Opportunity to shape future capability investment and market direction
Work with leading defence, marine and government organisations
Drive innovation across engineering, digital and technology services