Business Development Support Manager
Permanent- Full time
Hybrid / remote
Office Location: Wiltshire
Salary: Up to £60,000
Our client, a consultancy with a specialism in supporting Government and Defence agencies in next generation programmes. Is seeking to find technically minded individuals with a history working in the same domain. To support the business in its new product/service offering that seeks to replace antiquated systems in the service. To refine and speed up the working capabilities of the UK government and National Security sector. In a rapidly growing, UK leading SME, working on cutting edge projects, this role offers a massive opportunity to have real world impact.
What we’re looking:
* 2 years minimum of experience working in or with the Defence Industry or Civil Service (Central Gov).
* Active UK Security Clearance, or ability and willing to obtain clearances.
* Understanding of Data Science and or Systems Engineering.
* Share an interest and knowledge in digital transformation, AI and data; its evolution, and application towards national/ global interests.
* Have a great business acumen and strong commercial understanding.
* Experience of the sales lifecycle and contract negotiations.
* Strong project management skills.
* Business development skills and the eye for spotting new business opportunity.
* Knowledge of public sector bids, bid writing and frameworks.
* Capability to create proposals for new business.
* Adept in building and maintaining relationships.
* Car and vehicle are a must due to occasional travel to meetings and events.
* Be Comfortable in a fast-paced environment.
*Due to the sensitive nature of the role, 5 Years continual residency in the UK as well as British Citizenship is required to obtain UK SC Security clearance*