Account Director/Business Unit Lead – Defence, Intelligence & National Security

Salary £NEG, Yearly bonus + Hybrid Working (Depending on experience).

• Lead and grow a new account into a sustainable, scalable business unit

• Act as the senior client and stakeholder lead

• Build and develop high performing teams (associates and permanent staff)

• Develop and expand existing contracts

• Shape and pursue new opportunities, contributing to bids and pipeline growth

• Work closely with partners, suppliers, and recruiters to strengthen delivery capability

• Help define the operating model, culture, and ways of working from day one

• Senior experience in account management, delivery leadership, or business unit leadership

• Background in Defence, Intelligence and/or National Security, or similarly complex, regulated environments

• Proven track record of growing accounts, teams, or services

• Strong commercial judgement and stakeholder management skills

• Eligible and able to obtain the highest level of UK Government security clearance

• Role Model - Consistently leads by example. Acts impartiality and independently, balancing personal and organisation parameters.

• Private healthcare/medical cover & Group life insurance

• Annual bonus scheme (dependent on personal and company performance)

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing by 1 day per each calendar year, after your 3rd anniversary with the company– rising to a maximum of 30 days + bank holidays).

• Enhanced Reservist Leave – up to 10 days paid.

• Annual leave purchase scheme (up to 5 days per year)

• 5% company pension contribution

• £250.00 annual donation towards a charity or grassroots organisation of your choice

• Personal wellness benefit of £120.00 per month, access to unlimited 1-1 counselling support and a wealth of wellbeing and support resources

• Enhanced parental leave

• Electric car leasing salary sacrifice scheme

• Cycle to work scheme (save 25-39% on a bike and accessories)

• Paid qualifications for employees at all levels

• Internal Employee Networks, regular social events throughout the year and charity fundraising activities to get involved with if you wish.