Defence Director - Tech

Defence Director

Permanent - Great package and strong salary - £100k - £140k

Hybrid - London/Cheltenham once a week and client site visits

I am currently supporting a specialist IT Management Consultancy who supports transformation across Defence and the UK Public Sector. They have a deep understanding of secure, mission-critical environments, partnering with clients to deliver strategic IT programmes, enterprise architecture, and capability transformation. The business is currently looking to expand upon their defence capabilities and network and is looking to make a crucial hire for their business.

Your new role

They are seeking a Managing Consultant or Director with a proven track record of delivering IT strategy, architecture, and transformation projects within the Ministry of Defence. You will play a leading role in growing and shaping the Defence Domain, leveraging your network, experience, and business development skills to help us grow our client portfolio. As a senior leader, you will be responsible for leading engagements, mentoring junior consultants, and driving business development through your industry relationships.

• Leverage a well-established network to identify and win new consultancy opportunities.
• Lead and help write Defence Bids from a myriad of frameworks to win work
• Use personal networks and intelligence in Defence to support the growth of AE
• Support, input and develop the Defence Roadmap and Strategy
• Lead and deliver high-impact IT consultancy assignments across MOD departments (Army, Navy, Air, DE&S, ISS, STRATCOM).

What you'll need to succeed

• Minimum of 10 years' current experience working within or in partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence.
• Proven business development experience - identifying, bidding, and winning new consultancy work.
• Demonstrable knowledge of MOD landscape, including current programmes, organisations, and policies.
• Large Defence network for BD Purposes - Established network across MOD, including stakeholders in Defence Digital, DE&S, and Frontline commands.
• Strong understanding of secure, classified networks, MODCloud, Defence Digital, and JSP standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Degree or equivalent in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Desirable:

• Experience working with Defence suppliers and system integrators.
• MOD DV Clearance (or willingness to undergo).
• Experience in Agile/Lean methodologies and delivering digital innovation in Defence.

What you'll get in return

• Strong salary and performance bonus
• Strong Commission
• Flexible hybrid working model
• Good Director level benefits package

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