Defence & Security Virtual Practice Growth Lead

WTW; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 170,000 - 210,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Life insurance

Group income protection

Hybrid working options

Employee assistance programme

Volunteer day

Electric vehicle car scheme

Share scheme

Cycle-to-work

Dental and optical cover

Critical illness protection

25 days annual leave

Job summary

WTW is seeking a Defence & Security Virtual Practice Leader to establish and grow a UK-based practice in London, supporting UK and global outward business. The role blends sector leadership, business development and client engagement to accelerate growth across government, defence, aerospace, security and critical infrastructure.

Based on a commercially minded leader, you will unite stakeholders around a clear vision, structure governance, and scale the practice in collaboration with global

Qualifications

• Leadership experience within Defence & Security, risk advisory, consulting or related market.
• Experience developing and winning complex, high-value opportunities.
• Strong relationships with senior decision-makers across the sector.
• Ability to influence stakeholders and collaborate in a matrix environment.

Responsibilities

• Map Defence & Security clients, opportunities and activity across the organisation with clear priorities.
• Drive adoption of the new practice model by securing stakeholder commitment.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders across defence, government, security, aerospace and related industries.
• Identify emerging market trends, risks and opportunities and convert insight into commercial action.
• Lead major business development opportunities and complex client engagements, mobilising the right expertise at the right time.
• Create innovative client propositions by bringing together expertise across risk, insurance, advisory, analytics and capital solutions.
• Act as an executive sponsor for key strategic accounts and support long-term client retention and growth.
• Represent the organisation externally through industry events, thought leadership and professional networks.
• Collaborate with global sector leaders to ensure alignment between UK priorities and international strategy.
• Implement the governance, talent plan and commercial structure required to scale the practice.

Skills

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Strategic thinking

Communication

Influence

Job description

WTW is seeking a Defence & Security Virtual Practice Leader to establish and grow a UK-based practice in London, supporting UK and global outward business. The role blends sector leadership, business development and client engagement to accelerate growth across government, defence, aerospace, security and critical infrastructure.

Based on a commercially minded leader, you will unite stakeholders around a clear vision, structure governance, and scale the practice in collaboration with global