Head of Business Development - Defence / Secure Technology

Applause IT Recruitment Ltd; England; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Head of Business Development specializing in Defence/Secure Technology. The role involves developing business strategies and forging relationships with MOD and Defence clients, requiring a strong network and experience in complex sales cycles. This full-time permanent position offers a competitive salary between £100,000 - £120,000 plus bonuses, with remote work options and necessary travel to MOD sites.

Qualifications

• Experience in business development within the Defence and Secure Technology sectors.
• Strong network within MOD and Defence prime contractors.
• Ability to manage complex procurement processes.

Responsibilities

• Lead business development strategy for Defence-focused markets.
• Identify and win opportunities across MOD and secure government clients.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders in Defence.

Skills

Business development strategy

Relationship management

Sales cycle management

Job description

Head of Business Development - Defence / Secure Technology

Location: UK - Remote / Flexible (MOD Site Travel Required)

Salary: £100,000 - £120,000 basic + Significant bonus + package (Negotiable for the right candidate)

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Overview

Applause IT are working with an established Defence Cyber Sec Vendor to recruit a new Head of Business Development to lead growth across UK Defence, MOD and secure government technology markets. This senior role will suit an experienced defence-focused BD leader with a strong network, strategic mindset and the ability to convert complex opportunities into long-term revenue.

Location & Travel

This is a remote-first role with regular travel to MOD and Defence client sites.

Ideal candidate location:

Along the M4 corridor, or Must live south of Birmingham. Ideal locations include Cheltenham, Oxford, Swindon, Reading, Bristol. Counties of Berks, Bucks, Beds, Herts, Wilts, Northants, Glos, Worcs, Avon Candidates based on the South Coast are unlikely to be suitable due to travel requirements across multiple MOD locations nearer M4 corridor.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead and execute a Defence-focused business development strategy
• Identify, shape and win opportunities across MOD, Defence primes and secure government clients
• Build and maintain senior relationships at 2, 1 and B1 level
• Manage long sales cycles, frameworks and complex procurement processes
• D...