Are you a dynamic leader with a passion for making the world a safer place? Do you have a strong network within the defence sector and a proven track record of driving growth? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you.
Join a mission-led organisation as our clients Head of Strategic Growth – Land Domain, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping our client engagement and growth strategy. As part of the Operating Board, you'll have the autonomy to build strategic client relationships, develop a robust pipeline, and convert high-value opportunities.
What's in it for you?
* Impact: Directly contribute to our mission of making the world a safer place.
* Leadership: Be a key member of the Operating Board, shaping the future of our Land Domain strategy.
* Growth: Drive sustainable growth and expand our market reach.
* Network: Leverage your existing network of customers and industry influencers.
* Culture: Join a collaborative team with clear strategic goals.
* Benefits: Competitive remuneration package, Life Assurance Scheme, 25 days' annual leave (excluding bank holidays), Onsite Parking, Flexible working hours, Cycle to work scheme, Pension scheme, and Medicash.
* Salary:Competitive + Bonus
What you'll be doing:
* Developing and executing a strategic client engagement plan across the Land Domain.
* Creating opportunities and converting them into a bespoke strategic pipeline.
* Winning annual and long-term opportunities in line with the Marketing and Sales business plan.
* Developing, maintaining, and executing a sales forecast and pipeline of strategic opportunities.
* Providing market intelligence and strategic options to support business planning.
* Working with the Head of Marketing to develop a sector-leading value proposition.
* Supporting bid writing activity and providing support to project managers.
* Participating in marketing and sales 'learning from experience' processes.
What you'll need:
* Ideally, a background in the British Army and understanding of the Land Domain
* Experience of working with or at DE&S or Army HQ
* Industry-related background – Engineering is not essential, but some technical credibility would be preferable across Cyber, ILS or Training
* Experience in a relevant civilian role preferable but not essential.
* An existing network of customers and influential industry players.
* Emotionally intelligent, sociable, and engaging personality.
* Personal drive and appetite to further grow a successful business.
* Clarity of thought, able to formulate winning strategies.
* Flexibility in approach, adaptable, tenacious in delivery and follow-through.
* Team player, committed to success through nurturing the success of others.
* Eligibility for UK security clearance.
Location - Cheltenham/Hybrid
Due to the nature of work undertaken by our client, incumbents of these positions are required to undergo pre-employment screening and must be able to satisfy clearance criteria for UK Security Vetting to SC Level.
This is a permanent Role
This is your chance to make a real difference. Apply now and help us make the world a safer place. #J-18808-Ljbffr