Experis UK
Head of Growth
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Head of Growth / Business Development
Location: UK Hybrid
Security Clearance: DV Preferred (Current or Previously Held)
Shape the Future of UK Defence
We are seeking a highly credible senior Defence leader to drive growth, shape strategic opportunities and build lasting relationships across the UK Defence community.
This is a unique opportunity to influence the future direction of major Defence programmes spanning:
- Command & Control (C2)
- Secure Communications
- Defence Digital
- Systems Integration
- Counter-UAS
- Data & AI-enabled Decision Support
- Secure Infrastructure
- Defence Logistics & Support Services
Working closely with senior military, government and industry stakeholders, you will identify and shape high-value opportunities, develop long-term growth strategies and help position the business at the forefront of Defence innovation.
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What You'll Be Doing
- Developing and executing Defence growth strategies and market roadmaps
- Building trusted relationships across the MOD, Defence Digital, DE&S, NATO and the wider Defence community
- Identifying, qualifying and shaping strategic opportunities before formal bid activity
- Developing win strategies, investment cases and partnership approaches
- Supporting pre-sales, customer engagement and business growth activities
- Creating and managing strategic partnerships across the Defence ecosystem
- Acting as a senior representative at customer, industry and Defence engagement events
What We're Looking For
- Strong MOD and Defence stakeholder network
- Experience in Defence growth, strategy, business development or capability development
- Knowledge of Command & Control, Secure Communications, Defence Digital, Systems Integration or related Defence technologies
- Strong commercial awareness and opportunity-shaping experience
- Excellent relationship-building and stakeholder management skills
- Proven ability to influence senior military, government and industry stakeholders
- Experience operating within complex Defence or National Security environments
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Ideal Background
We Are Particularly Interested In Speaking With Individuals Who Have Operated At Senior Leadership Level Within The Armed Forces, Defence Industry Or Government, Including
- Commander
- Captain
- Colonel
- Brigadier
- Wing Commander
- Commodore
- Air Commodore
- Rear Admiral / Admiral
Current DV clearance is highly desirable, although candidates who have previously held DV clearance are also encouraged to apply.
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