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Job summary
A high-growth UK defence-tech innovator is seeking a Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to set strategic direction and lead commercial growth. This role involves building customer pipelines, ensuring governance, and working closely with the technical team. Ideal candidates will have experience in leadership roles and a strong background in commercial growth within the tech or defence industries. The position is hybrid, with on-site requirements once or twice a month. Competitive compensation package includes a salary up to £150,000 plus bonuses and share options.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Experience in a CEO or senior leadership role, preferably in the tech or defence industry.
- Proven track record of driving commercial growth.
- Strong strategic thinking and financial planning skills.
Responsibilities
- Set and execute the company's strategic direction during growth.
- Lead commercial growth, including building customer pipelines and securing partnerships.
- Work closely with the CTO to develop a product roadmap.
Skills
Job Description
Chief Executive Officer (CEO)
This high-growth UK defence-tech innovator is redefining sensing and autonomy. With proprietary algorithms already transforming radar, sonar, and electronic warfare systems, they’re ready to scale — and they need a commercially sharp, strategically minded CEO to lead the way.
- Location : Hybrid (Liverpool – 1–2 times per month on-site)
- Package : Up-to £150,000 + Bonus + Share Options
- Industry : Defence, AI, Software, Sensing Technology
- Setting and executing the company’s strategic direction in a pivotal growth phase
- Owning commercial growth — from building customer pipelines to securing strategic partnerships
- Leading sales hands-on in early stages, then building a high-performance commercial team
- Working closely with the CTO to shape a market-aligned product roadmap
- Taking the lead on funding, investment, and financial planning
- Ensuring robust governance, cybersecurity, and compliance with defence and export controls
- Creating a culture of innovation, integrity, and high performance across the business
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