Principal/Managing Consultant - Business Growth Job at Actica Consulting (Guildford)

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious Principal or Managing Consultant to join the senior leadership team within our Defence Sector. This is a high-impact, hands-on role for an experienced consulting or digital delivery professional who wants to shape and deliver our growth agenda in UK Defence, from spotting opportunities and building relationships to leading bids and securing new work.

Job Responsibility

Conduct structured market and account analysis to identify growth opportunities across the UK defence sector
Work with Defence Sector Directors to shape Business Development strategy and convert it into clear, measurable plans (e.g. pipeline, order intake, revenue targets)
Drive pre-positioning activities and hold yourself and others to account for agreed actions
Engage confidently with new and prospective clients, leveraging Actica’s established reputation and supported by our Subject Matter Experts
Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders across the defence ecosystem, including partner organisations
Represent Actica at selected industry events, forums and briefings, and support thought-leadership or marketing activity where appropriate (e.g. speaking slots, articles, LinkedIn content)
Act as the central point for identifying, qualifying and prioritising new opportunities in line with sector strategy
Lead the end-to-end pursuit process in new areas, from shaping propositions and win strategies through to coordinating inputs, writing key sections and presenting to clients
Ensure bids are commercially robust, compelling and aligned to Actica’s capabilities and values

Requirements

Strong understanding of the UK defence sector and the Ministry of Defence
Background in digital programmes, whether through consulting, programme delivery, or transformation leadership
High intellectual agility with a proactive, growth-oriented mindset
Excellent communication, presentation and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence at senior levels
Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance
Strong interest in digital technologies and their application to UK defence and national security
Ability to engage credibly with senior clients and internal stakeholders
A collaborative approach with the confidence to lead others and hold them to account
Curiosity, adaptability and a willingness to take on new strategic challenges

What we offer

25 days of paid leave per annum plus 8 UK bank holidays
Discretionary, Performance-Based Bonus Scheme
Enrolment in Stakeholder Pension Scheme
Cycle To Work Scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Electric Vehicle Leasing Scheme
Private Medical Insurance

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