Government & Infrastructure BD Associate Director – UK

EY; Reading; On-site; GBP 120,000 - 190,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible working

Career development

Total Rewards package

Job summary

EY is seeking a Business Development Associate Director for Government & Infrastructure in the UK. The role requires active SC clearance or willingness to undergo vetting and a strong background in selling complex services to government entities.

You will lead strategic growth, manage key stakeholder relationships and drive end-to-end sales cycles. Candidates should bring deep UK public sector expertise, proven leadership in sales, and the ability to influence high-level decision-makers.

Qualifications

• Active SC security clearance or willingness to undergo vetting.
• Deep knowledge of UK public sector procurement processes.
• Proven track record selling complex services to government agencies.

Responsibilities

• Design and implement targeted business development strategies for government accounts.
• Forge and nurture relationships with government officials and decision-makers.
• Identify and qualify opportunities, ensuring alignment with EY capabilities.
• Lead proposals, bids and presentations to secure government contracts.
• Oversee the sales cycle from initial engagement to contract closure.
• Monitor market trends and procurement processes within the government sector.
• Collaborate with marketing, product development and legal teams.

Skills

Public Sector Expertise

Relationship Building

Strategic Thinking

Sales Leadership

Negotiation

CRM Proficiency

Influencing

Proposal Writing

Tools

CRM Systems

Job description

EY is seeking a Business Development Associate Director for Government & Infrastructure in the UK. The role requires active SC clearance or willingness to undergo vetting and a strong background in selling complex services to government entities.

You will lead strategic growth, manage key stakeholder relationships and drive end-to-end sales cycles. Candidates should bring deep UK public sector expertise, proven leadership in sales, and the ability to influence high-level decision-makers.