Director of Business Development (Intelligence)

Company: SR2 | Socially Responsible Recruitment | Certified B Corporation™
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Director of Business Development – Intelligence | £110k + Bonus | South West / Remote

I’m currently recruiting for a Director of Business Development to lead growth across UK national security & intelligence environments.

This is a rare opportunity to own and scale a high-value business unit within an established consultancy, with immediate access to a major long-term framework and multi-million-pound opportunities.

Why this role stands out?

  • Own a new and growing intelligence-focused business unit
  • £6M+ revenue target with strong existing foundations
  • Access to a framework in the billions £££
  • High autonomy + direct exposure to board-level leadership
  • Work at the heart of the UK’s most secure and strategic programmes

What you’ll be doing?

  • Driving new business across national security & central government clients
  • Owning and growing a pipeline of £1M–£4M+ deals
  • Leveraging frameworks and routes to market to unlock revenue
  • Building relationships within high-assurance environments
  • Expanding partner ecosystems (consultancies, primes, etc.)
  • Identifying upsell opportunities within existing programmes
  • Shaping GTM strategy and influencing senior stakeholders

What we’re looking for:

  • Strong BD / sales background in:
  • Central Government / Defence / National Security
  • Proven track record delivering multi-million-pound deals

Deep understanding of:

  • Frameworks (CCS, DPS, etc.)
  • Government procurement routes
  • Established network across:
  • Government buyers
  • Consulting / delivery partners
  • Comfortable operating in complex, high-security environments

Clearance

  • Must hold DV clearance or be eligible
  • Experience working in high-assurance / secure environments highly desirable

Further details discussed confidentially

Location

  • Remote-first
  • Travel to South West (Cheltenham / Bristol) as required
  • All expenses covered

Package

  • £110k base
  • Bonus (OTE £135k+)
  • 25–30 days holiday
  • Pension + full benefits
  • EV scheme + wellness perks

⚡ The opportunity

This role is ideal for someone who:

  • Wants to build something meaningful and high-impact
  • Has a strong network in secure government environments
  • Is ready to step into a high-autonomy, high-visibility position

If you’ve worked in this space and understand how to navigate secure environments, frameworks, and complex government sales, I’d be keen to speak.

Posted: April 16th, 2026