Market General Manager- Defence Nuclear Enterprise

-; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in defence and engineering is seeking a Market General Manager to oversee business development in the UK's Defence Nuclear Enterprise. This hybrid role, preferably based in Bristol, requires strategic thinking, client relationship management, and a strong sales background. You will lead a team while delivering innovative solutions and enhancing business growth. A competitive salary of £100,000 - £110,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Flexible working

25 days' holiday

Company pension scheme

Professional development

Life assurance

Private healthcare

Bonus scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Electric vehicle leasing scheme

Qualifications

• Skilled in enhancing business development and boosting sales in defence or engineering sectors.
• Ability to engage with technical teams and translate complex offerings into business value.
• Organised professional with a strategic mindset and results-driven attitude.

Responsibilities

• Oversee business development efforts across key defence sectors.
• Build and manage long-term client relationships.
• Accountable for identifying and mitigating commercial risks.
• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting to senior leadership.

Skills

Business development

Sales strategy implementation

Stakeholder engagement

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Education

Degree in business, engineering, or a related field

Job description

Market General Manager- Defence Nuclear Enterprise

Title:
Market General Manager- Defence Nuclear Enterprise

Location: Hybrid working pattern. Role can be undertaken across all UK office locations) with Bristol being the preferable location

Salary: £100,000 - £110,000 + Comprehensive Benefits

Closing Date is 29th August 2025 however we encourage early applications

Are you a strategic thinker interested in building powerful relationships and delivering high-quality solutions?

Frazer-Nash Consultancy is one of the established Defence, Engineering, and Technology Consultancies in the UK, and we are pleased to be recruiting a new Market Group Manager covering our business activities in the UK's Defence Nuclear Enterprise - a critical role in advancing our business.

Why You'll Want to Work With Us

We're at the frontline of innovation, delivering bespoke, effective solutions to our clients. With a network of offices across the UK and a well-established reputation for excellence, you'll be joining a company where your input truly matters.

As a Market Group Manager, you'll play a pivotal role and be accountable for the Company's business development and sales strategy implementation to support the UK's Nuclear Deterrent and associated delivery systems. You will be responsible for leading an existing team that represents your market area, with responsibility for developing a profitable portfolio of work, and act as a focal point for our client.

What You'll Be Doing:

• Oversee business development efforts across key defence, engineering, and technology sectors, aligning with strategic objectives
• Build and manage long-term client relationships, becoming a trusted advisor and first point of contact.
• Accountable for identifying, and mitigating commercial risks
• Identify and qualify new business opportunities
• Provide accurate forecasting and reporting of pipeline, performance, and market intelligence to senior leadership.
• Line Manager for a group of Business Managers on a day to day basis, providing functional leadership, coaching and mentoring

Essential Experience:

• Skillful in enhancing business development and boosting sales, ideally in the UK's Defence Nuclear Enterprise, but applicable to wider defence, engineering, or technology sectors
• Ability to engage with technical teams and translate complex offerings into compelling business value
• Skillful communication, negotiation, and stakeholder engagement skills
• Organised professional with a strategic mindset and a results-driven attitude.

• Desirable Experience:
• Background in consulting would be advantageous.
• Existing network within defence primes, government agencies, or related industries
• Experience with framework agreements and public sector bids
• Degree in business, engineering, or a related field is beneficial.

What can we offer in return?

Along with a generous compensation package, we provide these additional benefits:

• Happy To Talk Flexible Working
• 25 days' holiday entitlement
• Holiday purchase scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Targeted professional development
• Life assurance
• Private healthcare membership
• Bonus scheme linked into company performance
• Paid membership fees to a professional institution
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle leasing scheme
• Share purchase scheme
• Season rail ticket loan

Due to the nature of the work that Frazer-Nash Consultancy undertake, candidates will be required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK National Security Vetting.

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Market General Manager- Defence Nuclear Enterprise Frazer-Nash Consultancy Bristol 2 days ago N/A Full-time Job post no longer accepts applications

Market General Manager- Defence Nuclear Enterprise