Portfolio Director - Maritime

Frontier Resourcing; Farnborough; Hybrid; GBP 125,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Defence consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Portfolio Director – Maritime to oversee and lead complex Maritime programmes. The role requires deep experience in Maritime Defence and a proven record of delivering large scale programmes. You will build trusted relationships with government stakeholders and lead a skilled team to ensure successful delivery in alignment with UK Defence objectives. This role offers competitive salary, bonuses, and flexible working options.

Benefits

Competitive salary and performance bonus

Contributory pension scheme

Private medical insurance

33 days annual leave

Flexible benefits package

Flexitime and hybrid working options

Qualifications

• Deep experience in the Maritime sector, ideally across systems, platforms, autonomy or capability development.
• Proven record of delivering large scale Defence programmes (£250M +) with financial and operational responsibility.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, with the ability to build trusted relationships at senior levels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage delivery of large-scale Maritime programmes.
• Develop and deliver strategic plans that align with customer priorities.
• Build trusted relationships with UK Government and Defence stakeholders.

Skills

Leadership in Maritime Defence delivery

Stakeholder engagement

Systems engineering understanding

Capability development

Job description

Portfolio Director – Maritime

About the Role

You’ll take on a key leadership role as Portfolio Director (Maritime) overseeing the delivery and strategic direction of a major Defence portfolio.

This is an opportunity to shape and lead complex Maritime programmes that directly contribute to UK Defence and national security objectives. You’ll provide direction, governance and support to a highly skilled team of programme managers, engineers and service delivery professionals.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and manage the delivery of large-scale Maritime programmes, ensuring strong performance across technical, financial and operational areas.
• Develop and deliver strategic plans that align with customer priorities and long term objectives.
• Build trusted relationships with UK Government Royal Navy and Defence stakeholders, ensuring effective communication and collaboration.
• Oversee systems engineering, trials, evaluation and through life management of key Maritime capabilities.
• Provide clear leadership and foster a culture of accountability, continuous improvement and teamwork.
• Contribute to future growth by identifying opportunities and supporting business development in the Maritime domain.

About You

You’re an experienced leader with experience in Maritime Defence delivery and the ability to manage complexity with confidence.

You’ll bring

• Deep experience in the Maritime sector, ideally across systems, platforms, autonomy or capability development.
• A proven record of delivering large scale Defence programmes / portfolios (£250M +), including financial and operational responsibility.
• Strong understanding of systems engineering and delivery across the full lifecycle.
• Excellent stakeholder engagement skills, you know how to build trusted relationships at senior levels across Government and industry.
• A collaborative and decisive leadership style, able to guide teams through complex challenges and drive performance.

You’ll need to hold, or be eligible to obtain MOD SC Security Clearance.

What’s on Offer

You’ll join a forward-thinking organisation delivering work that truly matters. You’ll have the autonomy to lead, support & grow, and the opportunity to make a measurable impact within UK Defence.

Benefits include

• Competitive salary and performance bonus
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private medical insurance
• 33 days annual leave (including public and privilege holidays)
• Flexible benefits package
• Flexitime and hybrid working options