Defence Director - Tech in Gloucester

A specialist IT Management Consultancy supports transformation across Defence and the UK Public Sector. They have a deep understanding of secure, mission-critical environments, partnering with clients to deliver strategic IT programmes, enterprise architecture, and capability transformation. The business is currently looking to expand upon their defence capabilities and network.

Your new role involves:

• Seeking a Managing Consultant or Director with a proven track record of delivering IT strategy, architecture, and transformation projects within the Ministry of Defence.
• Playing a leading role in growing and shaping the Defence Domain, leveraging your network, experience, and business development skills to help grow the client portfolio.
• Leading engagements, mentoring junior consultants, and driving business development through industry relationships.
• Leveraging a well-established network to identify and win new consultancy opportunities.
• Leading and helping to write Defence Bids from various frameworks to win work.
• Using personal networks and intelligence in Defence to support growth.
• Supporting, inputting, and developing the Defence Roadmap and Strategy.
• Leading and delivering high-impact IT consultancy assignments across MOD departments (Army, Navy, Air, DE&S, ISS, STRATCOM).

What you'll need to succeed:

• Minimum of 10 years' current experience working within or in partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence.
• Proven business development experience - identifying, bidding, and winning new consultancy work.
• Demonstrable knowledge of the MOD landscape, including current programmes, organisations, and policies.
• Large Defence network for BD purposes - established network across MOD, including stakeholders in Defence Digital, DE&S, and Frontline commands.
• Strong understanding of secure, classified networks, MODCloud, Defence Digital, and JSP standards.
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Degree or equivalent in IT, Engineering, Business, or related field.

Desirable:

• Experience working with Defence suppliers and system integrators.
• MOD DV Clearance (or willingness to undergo).
• Experience in Agile/Lean methodologies and delivering digital innovation in Defence.

What you'll get in return:

• Strong salary and performance bonus.
• Strong Commission.
• Flexible hybrid working model.
• Good Director level benefits package.