Senior Client Manager - National Security
Location - Cheltenham, Gloucestershire (relocation assistance available)
Salary - £70,000 - £90,000 plus bonus and DV bonus
Clearance - UKIC eDV required
Are you motivated by purpose and driven to make a real difference? As a Senior Client Manager, you'll play a pivotal role in shaping solutions that directly enhance the UK's national security. Working with world-class experts in AI & Data Science, Cyber Security, Cloud, DevOps/SRE, and Platform Engineering, you'll help translate deep technical capability into mission impact.
Why Apply?
- Be part of a growing, trusted partner to the UK National Security community.
- Work on projects that protect the nation, tackling complex challenges with real-world consequences.
- Collaborate with exceptional technical teams passionate about advancing security, resilience, and innovation.
- Develop trusted relationships with clients across National Security, Defence, and Intelligence domains.
This isn't about pushing products or chasing volume sales. It's about building long-term partnerships, shaping solutions around real mission needs, and helping to deliver critical outcomes for the UK.
What You'll Do
- Build and manage new and existing client relationships within the UK National Security sector.
- Work closely with internal technical experts to design and position innovative solutions.
- Navigate the public sector bidding environment and collaborate with internal bid teams.
- Take ownership of your client portfolio, order intake, and pipeline forecasting.
What We're Looking For
- Proven experience establishing and managing relationships within National Security customers (government, defence, or intelligence).
- Strong ability to understand client challenges and shape tailored solutions with internal technical teams.
- Knowledge of public sector procurement and bidding processes.
- Commercial awareness and confidence in forecasting and delivering against sales targets.
What You'll Get
- The opportunity to directly contribute to missions that keep the UK safe and prosperous.
- A collaborative, purpose-driven environment where your voice makes an impact.
- Professional growth and career development in the UK's most dynamic security sector.
If you want to use your skills to support the nation's security, this is your chance to join a team that delivers real-world impact.
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