Role - CEO - Deep-Tech Defence Software Scale-Up
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Location Remote with occasional travel (UK)
Salary - £100,000 to £150,000 + Strong performance-related pay (PRP) & Bonus +Equity/Share Options.
Company
Deep- Tech defence company is a rapidly scaling, deep-tech software company spun out from a Leading University. We are disrupting the Defence sector with proprietary algorithms for tracking and data fusion, significantly enhancing the sensing capabilities of Radar, Sonar, EW, and Autonomous Navigation systems.
The Role: Visionary Leader
full-time Visionary CEO is needed to execute our strategic vision and drive commercial success. Reporting to the Board, you will be the primary engine for converting cutting-edge technology into market dominance.
Key Responsibilities:
Strategy & P&L Ownership: Develop and execute the business plan, securing strong financial outcomes and leading fundraising/grant acquisition.
Commercial Growth: Directly lead sales and business development, forging key partnerships with Primes, SMEs, the UK MOD, and allied nations.
Team & Product: Work with the CTO to define the product roadmap and build an operationally excellent, high-performing team.
Governance: Ensure strict compliance with defence and cybersecurity standards.
What You'll Bring
Proven commercial leadership experience, ideally within the Defence, Security, or high-assurance software industries.
A track record of scaling early-stage businesses with an entrepreneurial mindset.
Strong knowledge of the target markets (e.g., radar, EW) and government procurement processes.
Exceptional stakeholder management and negotiation skills.
Must be a UK National, with existing SC security clearance or the eligibility to obtain it quickly.
Package
Basic Salary - £100,000 to £150,000
Strong performance-related pay (PRP) and Bonus
Significant equity/share options tied to company growth.
Ready to lead the future of defence sensing technology
If this role suits you, please submit your CV
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