Defence & Government BD Director | Strategic Growth

Andy File Associates Ltd

Sheffield

Hybrid

GBP 60,000 - 100,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Car Allowance
Healthcare options
Company pension
Annual leave 25 days

Job summary

Andy File Associates Ltd in the UK seeks a Business Development Director with deep MOD and Government sector connections to open doors and secure large defence opportunities. The role demands strategic leadership, end-to-end ownership and a track record of profitable contracts.

You will work with the MD and senior teams, travel as required, and negotiate high-value bids while building long-term strategic accounts.

Qualifications

  • Established senior-level BD network within MOD, Defence and Government.
  • Proven track record of winning contracts £1m–£10m+.
  • Full commercial ownership from opportunity identification to contract award.

Responsibilities

  • Lead bids, tenders and commercial negotiations.
  • Develop strategic partnerships and routes to market.
  • Deliver sales and profitability targets.
  • Collaborate with MD and senior leadership to shape growth.

Skills

MOD network
Contract wins
End-to-end ownership

Job description

Andy File Associates Ltd in the UK seeks a Business Development Director with deep MOD and Government sector connections to open doors and secure large defence opportunities. The role demands strategic leadership, end-to-end ownership and a track record of profitable contracts.

You will work with the MD and senior teams, travel as required, and negotiate high-value bids while building long-term strategic accounts.

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