Defence & Cyber Business Growth Lead

Electus Recruitment Solutions; Gloucester; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Electus Recruitment Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a business development professional to drive growth in the Defence and Security sector. You will build relationships, engage with technical and commercial stakeholders, and support bids across UK clients.

The role offers hybrid working from Cheltenham with travel across the UK; or occasional international travel as needed, and requires British nationality. Permanent full-time position with commission potential.

Qualifications

• British nationality is required.
• Proven business development or sales experience within Defence, Cyber Security or a closely related technical environment.
• Strong understanding of Cyber Security, Cyber Assurance or Resilience services and ability to engage technical and commercial stakeholders.
• Experience developing client relationships, identifying opportunities and supporting bids or tenders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills with the confidence to influence decision makers.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across the Defence and Security sector, building a sustainable pipeline of qualified opportunities.
• Build and strengthen relationships with existing and prospective clients, identifying opportunities for growth across multiple service areas.
• Support bid and tender activities, working closely with technical specialists and bid teams to develop compelling proposals.
• Provide market insight, sales forecasting and strategic input to support business growth plans.
• Represent the organisation at customer meetings, industry events and networking activities across the UK.
• Contribute to marketing initiatives that promote specialist cyber assurance and resilience services.

Skills

Business development experience

Defence sector experience

Cyber security knowledge

Stakeholder management

Excellent communication

Job description

Electus Recruitment Solutions in the United Kingdom is seeking a business development professional to drive growth in the Defence and Security sector. You will build relationships, engage with technical and commercial stakeholders, and support bids across UK clients.

The role offers hybrid working from Cheltenham with travel across the UK; or occasional international travel as needed, and requires British nationality. Permanent full-time position with commission potential.