At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead business development in government and defence, driving growth and building client relationships.
- Company: Stealth Labs, a dynamic and innovative company focused on impactful projects.
- Benefits: Remote work, competitive salary, pension contributions, and dedicated learning time.
- Other info: Join a diverse team and enjoy a flexible hiring process with no hoops.
- Why this job: Shape your role around your strengths and make a real impact in the industry.
- Qualifications: Proven track record in business development, strong relationship-building skills, and clear communication.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 80000 £ per year.
Lead Stealth Labs' business development, sales, and partnership activity - building and converting the pipeline that drives the company's growth. This is a senior, hands-on role. You'll own how we find, pursue, and win work across government and defence, and you'll help shape company strategy with what you learn from the market.
What you'd be doing:
- Own end-to-end business development - identifying, pursuing, and closing new client opportunities across government and defence sectors
- Build and manage relationships with prospective clients, partners, and framework/consortium contacts
- Lead on bid strategy and support proposal development for tenders and EOIs
- Develop and nurture partnerships - e.g. prime contractors and framework partners
- Represent Stealth Labs at client meetings, industry events, and in trade/press engagement where relevant
- Feed market and client intelligence back into company strategy
- Work closely with delivery teams to ensure sold work is deliverable and margins are protected
What we're looking for:
- A proven business development track record - identifying, pursuing, and closing new business, ideally in government, defence, or public sector
- Strong relationship-building with clients, partners, and framework/consortium contacts
- Bid and proposal experience - shaping bid strategy and supporting tenders and EOIs
- Commercial judgement - a feel for pipeline, qualification, and protecting margins alongside delivery
- Clear communication - credible in the room with senior stakeholders, and joined up with our delivery and leadership teams
What success looks like:
- Growing sales year-on-year above the agreed baseline
- New client and partner relationships that convert into signed, deliverable work
- Strong working relationships with delivery and leadership teams
The deal:
- UK-based, remote, with UK travel to clients and events
- Full time, permanent role
- Pension with employer contribution
- 24/7 GP access, mental health support, discounted gym membership, physio
- Retail discounts and cashback
- Dedicated learning time
We're an MSDUK-certified ethnic minority business and welcome applicants from all backgrounds.
Hiring process:
- One conversation - A single, informal chat - no rounds, no hoops. We talk about what you’ve done, what you need to do your best work, and how we’d build the role around you.
Senior Business Development Lead – Government & Defense employer: Stealth Labs Ltd
Stealth Labs is an exceptional employer that prioritises your strengths and personal growth, allowing you to shape your role in business development within the government and defence sectors. With a supportive work culture that values collaboration and innovation, employees benefit from a range of perks including a pension plan, 24/7 GP access, and dedicated learning time, all while working remotely with opportunities for UK travel. Join us to make a meaningful impact in a dynamic environment that embraces diversity and fosters professional development.
