Business Development Director – Defence & Nuclear

Project Freelance; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 120,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Excellent pension

Share scheme 3.5% + 3.5% matching

Job summary

CGI is expanding its presence in the UK's Defence Nuclear Enterprise as a Business Development Director. You will shape high‑value opportunities, build trusted partnerships across defence and nuclear organisations, and translate strategy into lasting client relationships and profitable growth.

This hybrid role requires UK Security Clearance or eligibility. You will lead a collaborative network of experts, drive ambitious growth, and influence the future of secure digital services.

Job description

CGI is driving digital transformation across the UK's Defence Nuclear Enterprise, helping organisations strengthen operational resilience, embrace innovation and deliver critical national defence capabilities. As Business Development Director, you will play a pivotal role in expanding our presence in this strategically important market, shaping high-value opportunities and building trusted partnerships across defence and nuclear organisations.

You will have the autonomy to develop ambitious growth strategies, bring creative solutions to complex challenges and influence the future of secure digital services.

Working alongside a collaborative network of industry experts, you will be empowered to turn strategic opportunities into lasting client relationships, profitable growth and meaningful outcomes for the UK's defence community.

CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK 'Best Employer' by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you'll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We'll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Due to the secure nature of the programme, you will need to hold UK Security Clearance or be eligible to go through this clearance. This is a hybrid position.