Key Account Director for Defence (KAD)
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The expectations for a Leadership role of this importance are high. Nuvia wish to grow their business across the defence nuclear enterprise through enhanced client relationships and the capture of high value strategic opportunities.
Profile
Competence Profile and Personal Qualities
The anticipated profile for a preferred candidate would include the following:
• A confident, credible, and commercial leader with peripheral vision, professional stature, impact, influence, and drive. Able to 'think and do', in the areas of business development, strategy, operational and project management excellence. The vision and intellectual agility to make crucial judgement calls and informed decisions across the project life cycle. A collaborative and committed team player, with personal maturity and excellent interpersonal skills. Key aspects will be the ability to develop strong and lasting customer relationships and build trust, as well as demonstrate technical competence to influence and manage stakeholder expectations whilst ensuring excellent customer service and project delivery are maintained.
• The gravitas and integrity to earn respect at all levels within the Nuvia business and with external stakeholders, partners, regulators, the media, and industry observers. The ability to present and communicate to a highly professional standard. Persuasive, articulate and influential. Able to effectively engage through conversation and presentation. When circumstances require, the ability to have a 'difficult or challenging' conversation and emerge with mutual trust and cooperation intact.
• Strong analytical skills, well developed reasoning capability and an ability to 'read' situations, grasp the key issues quickly and simplify the potentially complex.
• The ability to work flexibly and under pressure, within a potentially complex environment/operating model, to create a client centric, service and solutions driven stakeholder perception. Personally resilient. Multi-cultural in outlook, capable of and comfortable with, working in different cultures and across international jurisdictions.
• A creative thinker, with commercial acumen and business vision; he/she will approach problems in terms of the 'art of the possible', finding solutions, developing ideas, and building collaboration.
• Leads from the front and sets examples in terms of high standards, performance, and interpersonal effectiveness. The ability to inspire, to truly engage colleagues and stakeholders.
• With appropriate orchestration and delegation, achieve good outcomes via collaboration and the intelligent use of process, enabling technology and relevant project management tools. Management of virtual teams to create a sense of shared purpose and a 'high performance culture.'
Employment, Educational and Professional Background
• Degree qualified in engineering, science, or a business management discipline, possibly with a relevant postgraduate, professional or project management related qualification.
• Nuclear industry background
• A strong understanding and experience of the defence nuclear enterprise, its organisations, key stakeholders, and major supply chain partners
• A proven track record in business development with substantial £multi-million captures
Why us?
Why us?
As the Business Development Director Defence at a leading nuclear engineering company, you'll play a key role in supporting the defence nuclear enterprise and its mission to keep the UK safe. This is an exciting opportunity to contribute to impactful work while being part of a talented and collaborative team at the forefront of cutting-edge technology and innovation.
Alongside the chance to make a real difference, we offer excellent career development opportunities within a high-profile, growing sector. We prioritise your professional growth and work-life balance by providing a competitive salary, a comprehensive benefits package, and flexible working arrangements to support both your career and personal needs.
At Nuvia, we're focused on more than just the impact of your work-we want you to feel truly valued. We're committed to creating a workplace where you can be yourself and feel like you belong. Your wellbeing is important to us, and we're here to support your growth, helping you reach your goals while ensuring you always feel safe, motivated, and encouraged.