Account Director

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Farnborough, Rushmoor, Hampshire, England, GBR
Hybrid
Senior level
Cloud • Consulting • Cybersecurity • Defense
The Role
Lead account and business growth activities within Defence (MOD) accounts: identify and convert opportunities, engage stakeholders, maintain trusted relationships, support leadership and delivery, and drive innovation and profitable growth for the business.
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Work on Technology That Protects What Matters 

 

At SiXworks, we build secure digital solutions that support Defence and National Security missions. Our teams work on complex problems where reliability, security, and speed of innovation matter. 

 

We currently have an exciting opportunity for a  Account Associate Director to join our existing, experienced team.. 

 

What You’ll Do: 

 

As we are powered by brilliant people who are passionate about delivering innovative solution to our customers. In this role, you will demonstrate a capacity to lead the following areas:
 

  • Use and grow your network in the Ministry of Defence to identify strategic growth opportunities
  • Conduct regular engagement with MOD stakeholders and forums to understands future trends in digital requirements
  • As Account Associate Director you will be part of the Business Growth team, responsible for identifying, developing and converting opportunities within your SiXworks account as well as targeting new business and new clients.
  • You will directly support our sustained growth and deliver agreed business targets, through the SiXworks’ ways of working and behaviours.
  • You will support the development of new approaches to product or service delivery consistent with SiXworks’ reputation for the pursuit of excellence whilst driving innovation.
  • In addition, you will be responsible for maintaining a high value and trusted relationships with key stakeholders and clients across your sector.
  • You will provide professional, efficient, organised and flexible support to our leadership and management function, providing quality and timely support to team members across the SiXworks business.

 

Accordingly, you will play an integral part in achieving sustainable profit for the business.

 

What We’re Looking For: 

 

We value people who take ownership, think critically, and enjoy working as part of a collaborative team tackling complex challenges.  

 

Just as important are curiosity, strong problem solving ability, and the motivation to continuously improve how technology is designed and delivered. 

 

 

About SiXworks 

SiXworks is a specialist digital innovation partner delivering secure, mission-critical technology to Defence and National Security organisations. 

 

We focus on digital experimentation, secure-by-design architecture, cloud technologies, and rapid application development to help our customers move faster and stay ahead of evolving challenges. 

 

Our team combines expertise from across technology, business, and operational backgrounds including the armed forces creating a collaborative environment where practical thinking and innovation thrive. 

 

Why Join Us 

 

Our culture is guided by six principles: Agility, Security, Innovation, Quality, Collaboration and Inclusivity our North Star for how we work. 

 

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions, specialising in digital experimentation and focused on fail-safe-fast cutting-edge technology solutions deployed in highly secure environments. 

 

As an end-to-end digital innovation and delivery partner, we turn complex challenges into mission-critical digital advantages. 

 

This is a thrilling time for us, with ambitious plans for growth.

 

We are looking for brilliant, experienced, driven and self-motivated people to join the team on our journey. 

 

We offer competitive salaries and a package that supports your wellbeing and development, including 25 days annual leave + bank holidays, free Private Medical cover and Life Assurance, Generous pension (10% employer, 5% employee contribution), Bonus and Professional development and training support. In addition to secure parking, gym, café & restaurant on site and lots of open break out spaces.  

 

A word on UK Security Clearance
 

Due to the secure nature of the position and working environment, you must have or be eligible to obtain Security Clearance. More details relating to UK Security Clearance can be found here:   

United Kingdom Security Vetting: clearance levels - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
  

Interested?
 

Please apply!

Skills Required

  • Have or be eligible to obtain UK Security Clearance
  • Established network and relationships within the UK Ministry of Defence
  • Proven experience in business development, account management, or commercial growth in defence or government sector
  • Strong stakeholder engagement and relationship management skills with senior clients
  • Demonstrable ability to identify, develop and convert strategic opportunities to meet business targets
  • Professional, organised, flexible support to leadership and cross-functional teams
  • Curiosity, strong problem solving, and continuous improvement mindset
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The Company
229 Employees
Year Founded: 2017

What We Do

SiXworks is a leading provider of secure digital solutions and a specialized digital experimentation consultancy focused on the UK defense and national security sectors. The company delivers end-to-end digital transformation, from defining requirements to agile delivery and maintenance, specializing in high-security environments. Their mission is to accelerate the adoption of secure digital technology to improve operational agility for their clients.

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