Business Development Support Manager Permanent- Full timeHybrid / remoteOffice Location: Wiltshire Salary: Up to £60,000Our 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*