Public Sector Lead, Defence & Security

Location: London, UK

Company

hirify.global builds reliable AI systems, data infrastructure, and full-stack applications for enterprises and governments.

What you will do

• Own the commercial plan and pipeline for UK defence and national security.
• Find, shape, and close deals from initial discussions through contracting and delivery.
• Develop relationships across the Ministry of Defence, Defence Digital, UK Strategic Command, DE&S, Dstl, and the wider security and intelligence community.
• Navigate defence procurement routes, including the Defence Sourcing Portal, DASA, JOSCAR, single-source arrangements, and CCS frameworks.
• Translate senior military and civil service requirements into deliverable AI and technology solutions.
• Hire and lead a small commercial team while shaping the wider UK public sector strategy.

Requirements

• Experience selling and delivering technology or transformation work into UK defence or national security.
• Strong knowledge of at least one defence organisation or service and its purchasing processes.
• Understanding of defence and public sector procurement, including frameworks, tenders, and single-source rules.
• Experience opening doors, leading complex pursuits, and owning commercial outcomes.
• Established relationships with senior defence stakeholders.
• UK security clearance at SC level or eligibility to obtain it is required; DV clearance is desirable.

Nice to have

• Experience with AI or data-heavy platforms.
• Experience with regulated, mission-critical, or classified government programmes.
• Previous experience building or managing a small commercial team.

Culture & Benefits

• Build the UK defence market and help define how hirify.global works with defence customers.
• Operate in an ambiguous, fast-moving environment without an established playbook.
• Work closely with product and delivery teams to align commercial commitments with execution.
• Inclusive and equal opportunity workplace with reasonable accommodations available during the application process.