Customer Director for Aerospace in Defence (AI)

Location: London, UK; hybrid. Requires working 2–4 days per week on-site with defence customers and travel to locations throughout the UK. When not on client sites, work is available from the London office or remotely elsewhere within the UK.

Company

hirify.global develops and deploys responsible, human-centric AI solutions for government, finance, retail, energy, life sciences, and defence clients.

What you will do

• Lead strategic accounts across the UK Ministry of Defence and industry, building long-term partnerships focused on strategic advantage through AI.
• Build relationships with senior stakeholders and identify partnership opportunities across aerospace, defence, and space.
• Design transformation programmes that integrate advanced AI into mission-critical capabilities.
• Oversee multidisciplinary teams of engineers, researchers, and delivery leads to ensure secure and reliable project delivery.
• Develop commercial strategies and proposals to expand aerospace and space work in the UK and internationally.
• Mentor and coach commercial and delivery professionals in a fast-paced, high-growth environment.

Requirements

• Eligible for UK Security Clearance (SC) and able to work on-site with defence customers 2–4 days per week.
• Deep expertise in aerospace, defence, or space sectors.
• Experience translating complex AI concepts into clear strategies for senior technical leaders.
• Experience navigating defence-sector procurement and converting operational needs into concrete AI solutions.
• Proven success managing complex deal processes, building senior stakeholder relationships, and meeting revenue targets in professional services or high-growth technology.
• Leadership maturity, entrepreneurial drive, and the ability to work collaboratively across multidisciplinary teams.

Culture & Benefits

• Human-centric, responsible approach to AI focused on measurable real-world impact.
• Flexible hybrid work from the London office or remotely elsewhere in the UK when client-site attendance is not required.
• Inclusive environment that values diverse perspectives and encourages applications from people of all backgrounds.
• Part-time hours may be discussed.
• AI tools may be used for research and interview preparation, but not to generate answers during live interviews.

Hiring process

• Talent Team screen: 30 minutes.
• Introduction to the Hiring Manager: 60 minutes.
• Discovery role-play interview and case study interview: 60 minutes each.