Head of Business Development Defence Secure Info Technology

Description

Head of Business Development - Defence / Secure Information Technology

Location: UK - Remote / Flexible (MOD Site Travel Required)

Salary: 100,000 - 120,000 basic + Significant bonus + package

(Negotiable for the right candidate)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

Applause IT are working with an established Defence Cyber Sec Vendor to recruit a new Head of Business Development to lead growth across UK Defence, MOD and secure government technology markets. This senior role will suit an experienced defence-focused BD leader with a strong network, strategic mindset and the ability to convert complex opportunities into long-term revenue.

Location & Travel

This is a remote-first role with regular travel to MOD and Defence client sites.

Ideal candidate location:

Along the M4 corridor, orMust live south of Birmingham. Ideal locations include Cheltenham, Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Bristol. Counties of Berks, Bucks, Beds, Herts, Wilts, Northants, Glos, Worcs, Avon Candidates based on the South Coast are unlikely to be suitable due to travel requirements across multiple MOD locations nearer M4 corridor.

Key Responsibilities

Lead and execute a Defence-focused business development strategyIdentify, shape and win opportunities across MOD, Defence primes and secure government clientsBuild and maintain senior relationships at 2, 1 and B1 level Manage long sales cycles, frameworks and complex procurement processesDevelop compelling value propositions for secure and cyber-resilient technologiesRepresent the business at defence industry events and forumsLine manage and develop members of the Business Development teamCollaborate with marketing, engineering and delivery teams to drive growth

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in Defence Business DevelopmentStrong current relevant network within MOD / UK DefenceExperience selling secure IT, cyber security, information assurance or high-assurance systemsSenior stakeholder engagement at 2, 1 and B1 levels Strong understanding of Defence procurement and frameworksCommercial strategy, pipeline development and revenue growthAbility to translate technical solutions into commercial value

Personal Attributes

Strategic, commercially focused and results-drivenConfident, credible and persuasive communicatorHighly organised with strong planning capabilityAdaptable, resilient and comfortable with ambiguityTrusted and discreet in sensitive environments

Package

100,000 - 120,000 basic salarySignificant performance-related bonusComprehensive benefits packageRemote-first working with flexibilityOpportunity to work on nationally critical Defence programmesApply Now

If you are a Defence-focused Head of Business Development looking for a senior leadership role with real strategic impact, apply now.

Ad ID: 5417572421