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    Director - Defence & Security - London, United Kingdom - Turner & Townsend

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    Company Description

    At Turner & Townsend we're passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society.

    Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business.

    Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result, our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world.

    Job Description

    Defence & Security is the fastest growing sector within Turner & Townsend . We are a relatively new supplier into the sector but are already established as a Key Supplier into MOD as a top 5 (by revenue) professional services supplier. We have one of the most comprehensive routes to market into Defence by being a key partner or prime into 3 of the MOD's largest delivery and transformation partnership arrangements. We are now involved with some of the highest profile consultancy engagements in the sector and our building reputation has created an enviable demand.

    Job Description:

    We require a leader to lead our major client engagements as well as drive continued growth of our services into the sector. The successful candidate will be a member of the Sector Leadership Team and will influence Turner & Townsend's strategic direction into the sector overall, with a focus on our proposition.

    The successful candidate will be identifying and securing opportunities within our existing and targeted client base, leading in the sales and delivery of work in this targeted sector. The role will be a National UK role with the expectation to meet clients nationally.

    Key requirements of the role:


    • Identify and understand areas of opportunity and development using experience from operating in the sector.


    • To be an inspirational leader and strategic thinker that can help shape our clients' agendas relating to their organisation and early in the lifecycle of their programmes.


    • Ability to guide and lead internal teams, offering a strong point of focus for the business.


    • Ability to grow strong relationships with clients and cross-functional team members. The job requires the holder to build trust with clients, industry partners and colleagues, and maintain their "One Business" ethos.


    • Provide clear leadership on behalf of clients, translating into trust and confidence in the organisation's ability to deliver.


    • To secure business development opportunities with existing and new clients, including cross-selling opportunities, and to generate new business to achieve the Vision 2025 goal for the T&T


    • To build the best team so that they can be the best in the market. This may include identifying potential acquisitions and key talent.

    Qualifications

    Key skills & experience:


    • Previous experience in consultancy and delivery within Security sector is essential.


    • Consulting environment or in-house consulting role where you have developed skills in client handling, relationship management, sales, solution / proposition development and consulting project leadership / delivery.


    • Experience in project and programme management


    • Effective communication and relationship building skills able to work and thrive in a multi stakeholder environment.


    • Strategy and transformational change experience.


    • A natural gravitas in dealings with clients, with a 'making the difference' approach.


    • Proven experience in preparing, defining and delivering bid proposals desirable.

    Due to the secure infrastructure nature of the role you will need to hold a UK passport or ideally hold appropriate UK security clearance to be considered.

    Additional Information

    Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change.

    We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance.

    Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community.

    Please find out more about us at

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    SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable.

    Join our social media conversations for more information about Turner & Townsend and our exciting future projects:

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    It is strictly against Turner & Townsend policy for candidates to pay any fee in relation to our recruitment process. No recruitment agency working with Turner & Townsend will ask candidates to pay a fee at any time.

    Any unsolicited resumes/CVs submitted through our website or to Turner & Townsend personal e-mail accounts, are considered property of Turner & Townsend and are not subject to payment of agency fees. In order to be an authorised Recruitment Agency/Search Firm for Turner & Townsend, there must be a formal written agreement in place and the agency must be invited, by the Recruitment Team, to submit candidates for review.

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