Head Of Growth

EMBS Engineering; Lancaster; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Commission - up to 25%

Development opportunities

Job summary

EMBS Engineering, a UK decommissioning specialist, seeks a senior Head of Growth to drive strategic expansion, manage key accounts and government relationships, and shape long-term growth plans. The role combines technical credibility with commercial acumen, coordinating with bid, financial and technical teams to win new business.

The post holder will travel across UK offices and client sites, lead cross-functional teams, and report to the executive team.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years in a senior growth role in UK nuclear decommissioning or related markets.
• Strong technical understanding of the decommissioning market lifecycle.
• Experience delivering tenders within EPC and/or consultancy environments.
• Excellent leadership with the ability to inspire cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication for tenders, presentations and business cases.

Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a five-year strategic growth plan for the Decommissioning sector.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners and Government bodies.
• Identify and lead opportunities from initial engagement through tender submission.
• Shape winning bid strategies with technical, commercial and financial teams.
• Develop a sales forecast pipeline and support sector budgeting.
• Champion development of new accounts and long-term partnerships.
• Collaborate with technical teams to identify practical client solutions.
• Monitor market developments to inform strategy.

Skills

Business development

Growth strategy

Leadership

Communication skills

Technical understanding

Tendering

Stakeholder management

Travel flexibility

Education

Degree in Business or Nuclear/Engineering

Job description

Head of Growth

North West
Permanent
Up to £85,000 - DOE

Role Overview

EMBS Engineering have partnered with a UK Decommissioning business and is subsequently sourcing a Head of Growth to lead the management, growth and strategic development of key existing and new accounts. This is a senior, client-facing role, responsible for building trusted relationships with key clients, partners and Government bodies, and for shaping and delivering a long-term strategic growth plan.

The successful incumbent will combine strong technical credibility in the decommissioning market with commercial acumen, working closely with technical, financial and bid teams to secure new business and strengthen the organisation's position as a trusted partner across the nuclear lifecycle.

What's in it for you?

• Salary of up to £85,000
• Car allowance
• Commission - Up to 25%
• Genuine development opportunities

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and deliver a five-year strategic growth plan for the Decommissioning sector.
• Build and maintain trusted relationships with clients, partners and Government bodies across the Decommissioning estate.
• Identify and lead opportunities from initial engagement through to tender submission.
• Work alongside technical, commercial and financial teams to shape winning bid strategies.
• Develop and maintain a sales forecast pipeline, supporting sector budget planning.
• Champion the development of new accounts and long-term partnerships.
• Work with technical teams to identify practical solutions to client challenges.
• Monitor market developments and maintain up-to-date knowledge of the organisation's capabilities to inform strategy.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience in a business development or growth role within the UK nuclear decommissioning sector, or a closely related market.
• Strong technical understanding of the decommissioning market and its long-term, complex project lifecycle.
• At least 5 years' experience delivering business growth in a similar senior role.
• Degree in Business, Nuclear or a related scientific or engineering discipline.
• Experience delivering tenders within an EPC and/or consultancy environment.
• Excellent leadership skills, with the ability to inspire and guide cross-functional teams.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to produce high-quality tenders, presentations and business cases.
• Ability to understand client requirements and translate them into commercially viable solutions.
• Willingness and ability to travel regularly between UK offices and client sites, with occasional overseas travel.
• Eligibility to achieve UK Security Clearance (SC).

About us

EMBS is a specialist talent consultancy connecting exceptional engineering and technology professionals with some of the UK's most prestigious advanced engineering businesses across Transportation, Energy and Defence. With deep sector expertise and a strong network of industry-leading employers, we'll provide expert advice and support throughout the process, helping you secure the right opportunity and take the next step in your career.

Please note, due to the nature of the markets our client supplies into, all candidates must be UK residents; we cannot offer visa sponsorship for overseas candidates