AEJ Consulting Ltd

About the Company

At AEJ Consulting, we are a specialist talent solutions consultancy providing expert search and strategy into some of the largest and best-known institutions around the world. Our solutions enable teams to develop and build globally, from executive appointments through to embedded consulting partnerships.

AEJ Consulting has an evolving approach to proactive talent sourcing, market insight and research, allowing us to consistently grow our network across UK & Europe, The Americas, APAC & MENA.

If you would like to find out more about working with AEJ Consulting, email us at admin@aejconsulting.com

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Company Name

AEJ Consulting Ltd

Job Title

Director of Business Development

Job Description

Job title: Director of Business Development Role Summary: Senior leadership role focused on driving high-value growth in complex public sector and defence‑adjacent consulting engagements. Combines strategy, solutions and delivery to lead a high‑performing business development team, manage key accounts, and steer end‑to‑end pursuit cycles. Expectations: • Proven record of winning multi‑year, multi‑lot public sector deals. • Ability to lead, coach, and motivate a sales team in a complex, stakeholder‑rich environment. • Strong strategic market development with hands‑on pursuit execution. • Influential presence with senior clients, partners, and internal leaders. • Demonstrated networking and relationship‑building that adds tangible value. Key Responsibilities: - Lead, develop, and inspire a business development team focused on complex multi‑stakeholder opportunities. - Own large portfolios and strategic accounts, particularly major public sector clients. - Design and refine bid strategies, qualification plans, and opportunity pursuit roadmaps. - Collaborate with consulting, delivery, and solutions teams to craft compelling propositions. - Manage the full pursuit lifecycle from market engagement through negotiation to deal closure. - Serve as a credible senior figure to clients, partners, and internal stakeholders, providing clarity and direction. - Balance strategic market development with active pursuit activities to identify future demand drivers. Required Skills: - Leadership and team management in complex, consultative sales environments. - Proven success in securing large public sector contracts. - Strategic thinking coupled with tactical execution of pursuit and qualification processes. - Excellent planning, negotiation, and deal‑closure capabilities. - Strong influence and communication skills at senior levels. - Ability to build and leverage professional networks effectively. - Collaborative mindset with empathy and authority to lead across functional boundaries. Required Education & Certifications: - Bachelor’s degree in Business, Economics, Public Administration, or related discipline. - MBA or comparable advanced degree preferred. - Certifications in sales, business development, or project management (e.g., Certified Sales Professional, PMP) welcome.

United kingdom

Remote

18-02-2026