Business Development Manager (National Security) in Cove

Our client is a global defence and technology company.
Business Development Manager (National Security)
Location: UK Mobile Worker with regular travel to Farnborough and customer sites required
Salary: £75,800 - £99,800
Are you ready to help shape growth in UK National Security?
Our client is seeking a Business Development Manager to join our National Security and Defence (NS&D) Division, with a focus on the Home Office and wider National Security organisations.
Reporting to the BD Director for NS&D, you will collaborate with experienced business development, capture, technical and delivery colleagues to identify opportunities, build trusted customer relationships and develop compelling solutions that deliver meaningful outcomes.
We deliver innovative solutions through the efforts of our diverse and talented people who are dedicated to our customers' success. We empower our teams in the UK to address some of the most complex problems in Defence, government, safety & security and transportation. Everything we do is built on a commitment to do the right thing for our customers, our people and our community. Our Mission, Vision, and Values guide the way we do business.
Our Culture Charter brings together the culture and behaviours we expect of all employees, as guided by our enduring our Values: Integrity, Inclusion, Innovation, Agility, Collaboration & Commitment.
If this sounds like the kind of environment where you can thrive, keep reading!
The role you will play:
Plan and lead business development activities that contribute to our annual growth and award targets in this strategic area of the UK business.
Develop and manage a healthy pipeline of opportunities supporting our two-to-five-year growth ambitions and UK strategy.
Build and maintain trusted relationships with Home Office and National Security customers, partners and stakeholders, positioning our client as a strategic supplier.
Work collaboratively with capture, bid, technical and delivery teams to shape differentiated, customer-focused propositions.
Identify and qualify opportunities that align with our client' strengths and offer strong outcomes for customers and the business.
Lead significant new-business campaigns across the UK National Security market.
Bring together colleagues from different disciplines, providing clear direction, inclusive leadership and effective communication throughout each pursuit.
What we're looking for — essential experience:
Experience of developing and winning digital transformation, technology or professional services opportunities within the Home Office, National Security or a comparable UK Government environment.
A proven ability to build trusted customer and stakeholder relationships and translate customer needs into effective propositions.
A track record of delivering sustainable business growth and working towards challenging commercial targets.
Experience of leading complex, high-value pursuits and contract opportunities; experience at values above £15m would be particularly relevant.
Strong knowledge of UK Government business development, procurement routes, contract awards and customer buying behaviours.
Experience of working with frameworks and developing follow-on opportunities.
Experience of creating compelling bids collaboratively with internal teams, customers and partners.
Clear and adaptable communication, presentation, influencing and negotiation skills.
The ability to prioritise and maintain progress across several concurrent pursuits in a changing environment.
An inclusive and collaborative approach to leading, motivating and supporting multidisciplinary teams.
It would be beneficial if you also bring:
Experience in a Business Development,