Market Director (Defence)
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Market Director (Defence)
| Salary | : | £150000 - £200000 per annum |
| Location | : | United Kingdom |
| Consultant | : | Tony Smith |
| Telephone | : | tel:01202204098 |
| : | tony@electusrecruitment.co.uk |
Market Director (Defence)
Take ownership of strategic growth across the UK Defence market, shaping client engagement and leading high-impact initiatives. Drive operational excellence while influencing long-term strategic decisions.
What you will need
• British nationality, SC clearable but not currently required
• Extensive experience in Defence sector strategic leadership and business development
• Proven track record managing senior client relationships and delivering large-scale projects
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage risk effectively
Salary and rewards
Up to £200,000, plus £7,500 car allowance and 20% annual bonus
What you will be doing
• Develop and implement a five-year market strategy aligned with business goals
• Lead client engagement, identifying growth opportunities and promoting services across the Defence sector
• Oversee operational delivery, ensuring high-quality, on-time and on-budget project completion
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture while contributing to talent development and succession planning
Your experience
• Strategic leadership in Defence or Secure Government environments
• Business development and financial management expertise
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex projects
• Innovative approach to service delivery and digital transformation
Where you will be based
Southern England, hybrid working pattern
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.
This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
Take ownership of strategic growth across the UK Defence market, shaping client engagement and leading high-impact initiatives. Drive operational excellence while influencing long-term strategic decisions.
What you will need
• British nationality, SC clearable but not currently required
• Extensive experience in Defence sector strategic leadership and business development
• Proven track record managing senior client relationships and delivering large-scale projects
• Strong commercial acumen and ability to manage risk effectively
Salary and rewards
Up to £200,000, plus £7,500 car allowance and 20% annual bonus
What you will be doing
• Develop and implement a five-year market strategy aligned with business goals
• Lead client engagement, identifying growth opportunities and promoting services across the Defence sector
• Oversee operational delivery, ensuring high-quality, on-time and on-budget project completion
• Foster a high-performing, inclusive team culture while contributing to talent development and succession planning
Your experience
• Strategic leadership in Defence or Secure Government environments
• Business development and financial management expertise
• Strong stakeholder management and client-facing skills
• Ability to communicate effectively at all levels
• Experience leading multi-disciplinary teams in complex projects
• Innovative approach to service delivery and digital transformation
Where you will be based
Southern England, hybrid working pattern
Due to the nature of work at our client’s site, these vacancies are only open to British Citizens who hold SC clearance or can obtain it.
This is a permanent role.
Electus Recruitment Solutions provides specialist engineering and technical recruitment solutions to high-technology industries. Thank you for your interest. If you do not hear from us within seven working days, please presume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. You may resubmit your CV or details in the future, and we shall assess your suitability then.
