Director of Business Development

Our client offers specialised services in project management, digital solutions, and related areas to government, defense, and intelligence clients. We\’re seeking a business development director focused on central government to capitalize on our expanding presence within departments like Defra, DWP, HMRC, and DESNZ.

The Role:

• Drive financial growth within the central government sector by achieving targets, managing customer relationships, and ensuring satisfaction.
• Lead sales and bid efforts, collaborate with the Delivery Director on financial planning, and define resourcing strategies.
• Oversee sales, finance, and reporting, manage contracts, and foster a unified team environment aligned with company goals.
• Grow the central government sector by achieving financial targets, managing customer contracts, and leading sales.

Skills:

• Responsible for finding and securing new business opportunities within the central government sector.
• Possesses in-depth knowledge of Digital, Data, and Technology (DDaT) within the public sector and understands client procurement needs.
• Works closely with central government clients to ensure our services meet their specific DDaT needs.
• Works with the internal DDaT delivery team to create attractive and competitive service offerings for government clients.
• Understands relevant government policies and initiatives and can apply DDaT expertise to support their successful execution.
• Decides which bids are a strategic priority and works with the bid team.
• Maintains and strengthens relationships with key client partners within the central government sector.
• Creates financial goals and is responsible for those goals.
• Provides regular reports on sales growth and order pipeline performance.
• This is a leadership role that requires both business acumen and people management skills, balancing revenue goals with collaborative team leadership.

Benefits:

• Includes private medical insurance and group life insurance.
• Offers an annual bonus based on individual and company performance.
• Provides 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays, with an increase of one day per year after three years of service, up to a maximum of 30 days.
• Allows employees to buy or sell up to 5 days of annual leave per year.
• Contributes 5% to the employee\’s pension fund.
• Offers a £250 donation to a chosen grassroots organisation or charity.
• Provides a monthly mental health and general wellness benefit, up to £120.
• Offers an electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme.
• Includes a cycle-to-work scheme for discounted bike purchases.
• Provides opportunities for paid qualifications.