Director of business development Work, Jobs in Didcot, Oxf (with Salaries)

Head of Business Development
AirTanker —Carterton
- £98,194 - £109,104 a year
- Full-time
- Leadership
- Communication skills
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Business Development Director
XTEND —Swindon
- Military
- English
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Innovation Director
OI Space —Harwell
- £55,000 a year
- Part-time
- Computer networking
- Organisational skills
- Contracts
- Employee assistance programme
- Employee discount
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1d
Head of New Business Mobilisation
Absolute Taste —Bicester
- Weekend availability
- Hospitality
- Project management
- Presentation skills
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6d
Director of Commercialisation and Industry Partnership
European Space Agency —Harwell
- Management
- English
- Master's degree
12d
Sr. Business Development Director - Biotech (Europe)
Fortrea —Maidenhead
- Full-time
- Presentation skills
- Bachelor's degree
- Business
Head of Business Development (Training)
TrustFlight —Bracknell
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Sales
- Business development
- AI
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Business Development Director
National Westminster Bank PLC —Reading
- £61,000 - £91,500 a year
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Presentation skills
- IT
- Negotiation
- Annual leave
10d
Director, Corporate Business Development (Infectious Disease)
Oxford Nanopore Technologies —Oxford
- Full-time
- Business development
- Negotiation
2d
Head of Markets Activation
BDO —Reading
- Full-time
- Sales
9d
Business Development Director (all genders)
Evotec —Abingdon
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Business development
Associate Director/Director Business Development
Genomics —Oxford
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Business
- Annual leave
Director, Business Development
ICON Plc —Reading
- Full-time
- Public speaking
- Business development
- Analysis skills
- Employee assistance programme
Business Development Director
Grant Thornton UK LLP —Reading
- Full-time
- Sales
- Business development
- Communication skills
Director of Defence Growth Strategy
Fujitsu —Basingstoke
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Annual leave
- Employee assistance programme
Director - Clinical Business Development
サイネオス・ヘルス —Oxford
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
Director Master System Integration (MSI)
SITA Switzerland Sarl —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Engineering
- Master's degree
- Business
- Work from home
- Employee assistance programme
Director - Clinical Business Development
Syneos Health Commercial Solutions —Oxford
- Sales
- Microsoft Office
- Master's degree
Account Director
Objective Corporation —Reading
- Full-time
- Hybrid work
- Management
- Sales
- Business development
Account Director
Objective —Reading
- Full-time
- Management
- Sales
- Business development

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Head of Business Development

AirTanker -
Carterton

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Job details

Permanent | Full-time
£98,194 - £109,104 a year

Benefits

Company pension
Private medical insurance

Qualifications

Leadership
Communication skills

Full job description

Description

We are looking for a senior commercial leader to lead business development and sales across civil and military markets. You will drive revenue growth, build strategic relationships, and deliver the organisation’s long term growth strategy. You will operate at senior level with customers, partners, and internal stakeholders.

Why AirTanker?

AirTanker is a vital part of the UK’s defence capability, delivering air-to-air refuelling and air transport services to the RAF and MOD. We operate at the intersection of military precision and commercial innovation. As Head of Business Development, you will lead all business development and sales activity across civil and military markets. You will drive revenue growth, secure new business, and build strong relationships with key customers and partners. You will shape strategy and ensure commercial opportunities move effectively from pipeline to contract and into delivery.

What's in it for you?

Strategic impact: Shape the organisation’s growth strategy and influence long term direction across civil and military markets.
Commercial ownership: Take full accountability for revenue growth, pipeline, and major deal delivery.
Market visibility: Represent the organisation externally in key forums, strengthening market position and reputation.
Comprehensive benefits: Access private medical insurance, bonus scheme, EV scheme, contributory pension, and additional company benefits.
Adventure and belonging: Take part in battlefield tours, adventure training, and family events. Build strong connections across the organisation.

What you'll be doing

Lead delivery of the business development and growth strategy
Own annual and multi year revenue, pipeline, and margin targets
Set direction for sales, marketing, and market engagement
Shape competitive positioning and value propositions
Build and maintain senior relationships across civil and military customers
Lead high value negotiations through to contract award
Oversee transition from contract award into delivery
Drive a customer focused and commercially disciplined culture
Own bid governance, strategy, and submission quality
Lead cross functional bid teams on complex opportunities
Act as senior decision maker on bid risks and approvals
Deliver business development budget and sales targets
Track pipeline performance, win rates, and return on investment
Provide clear reporting and insight to senior leadership
Lead annual sales planning and budget management
Ensure capability and resourcing meet growth demands
Oversee effective use of assets supporting commercial activity
Maintain strong awareness of aviation and defence regulation
Ensure all activity aligns with regulatory and compliance requirements

What you'll bring

Strong strategic thinking with clear commercial focus
Proven ability to deliver results against demanding growth targets
Confidence operating at senior level with customers, partners, and stakeholders
Strong leadership skills with experience building and developing high performing teams
Sound judgement in complex and fast paced environments
Ability to prioritise, make decisions, and drive outcomes
Clear communication and influencing skills across all levels
Significant experience operating at a senior leadership level within a commercial aviation environment, with strong ownership of P&L performance, budgeting, forecasting, and cost modelling.
Well‑established expertise in the aviation regulatory environment, including oversight of UK and international licensing, permits, and operational approvals, and their impact on business strategy.
Proven senior involvement in aircraft lease structuring and flight set‑up, with the ability to integrate commercial, regulatory, and operational perspectives.
Extensive knowledge of civil aircraft leasing models, including dry, wet, and ad‑hoc leasing arrangements, and the associated commercial, contractual, and operational consideration

About AirTanker

AirTanker is a flexible and responsive world leading aviation service provider. Our capability spans across end-to-end maintenance, military and civil flying programmes, training and major aircraft upgrades.

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