Market Director (Defence)

Electus Recruitment; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 170,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Market Director in the Defence sector to drive strategic growth and client engagement across the UK. This role involves implementing a five-year market strategy and overseeing project delivery while fostering a high-performing team culture. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in strategic leadership and business development within the Defence sector. The position offers a competitive package including a salary of up to £200,000 plus additional benefits.

Benefits

£7,500 car allowance

20% annual bonus

Flexible working pattern

Qualifications

• Extensive experience in Defence sector strategic leadership and business development.
• Proven track record managing senior client relationships and delivering large-scale projects.
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement a five-year market strategy aligned with business goals.
• Lead client engagement, identifying growth opportunities.
• Oversee operational delivery for high-quality project completion.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Business development

Stakeholder management

Client-facing skills

Risk management

Job description

Market Director (Defence)

Take ownership of strategic growth across the UK Defence market, shaping client engagement and leading high-impact initiatives. Drive operational excellence while influencing long-term strategic decisions.

What you will need

• British nationality, SC clearable but not currently required
• Extensive experience in Defence sector strategic leadership and business development
• Proven track record managing senior client relationships and delivering large-scale projects
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage risk effectively

Salary and rewards

Up to £200,000, plus £7,500 car allowance and 20% annual bonus

What you will be doing

• Develop and implement a five-year market strategy aligned with business goals
• Lead client engagement, identifying growth opportunities and promoting services across the Defence sector
• Oversee operational delivery, ensuring high-quality, on-time and on-budget project completion
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture while contributing to talent development and succession planning

Your experience

• Strategic leadership in Defence or Secure Government environments
• Business development and financial management expertise
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex projects
• Innovative approach to service delivery and digital transformation

Where you will be based

Southern England, hybrid working pattern

Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.

This is a permanent role.