Defence Security Virtual Practice Leader
WTW · London
Join us as our Defence & Security Virtual Practice Leader, based in London and supporting UK and global outward business. This is a unique opportunity for a commercially minded leader to unite stakeholders behind a clear vision and turn strategy into measurable growth.
We are seeking an exceptional leader to establish and grow a UK Defence & Security Virtual Practice. With an established portfolio of clients across multiple teams from which you can derive specialist expertise, the opportunity is to unite existing strengths, create a distinctive market-facing proposition and accelerate growth across government, defence, aerospace, security, technology and critical infrastructure organisations. The role combines sector leadership, business development, client engagement with the potential to assume P&L responsibility as the practice scales.
Working across the UK and our global network, you will coordinate teams and specialist expertise around shared priorities, embed new ways of working and lead from the front on priority opportunities. You will develop differentiated solutions that help clients navigate an increasingly complex geopolitical, operational and risk landscape.
The Role
As lead, you will set the strategy and operating model for a new virtual practice.
Success will require visible leadership, business growth momentum and broad stakeholder commitment. You will:
Map Defence & Security clients, opportunities and activity across the organisation, establishing clear priorities and aligned account plans.
Drive adoption of the new practice model by securing stakeholder commitment and embedding consistent ways of working.
Build and strengthen relationships with senior stakeholders across defence, government, security, aerospace and related industries.
Identify emerging market trends, risks and opportunities and convert insight into commercial action.
Personally lead major business development opportunities and complex client engagements, mobilising the right expertise at the right time.
Create innovative client propositions by bringing together expertise across risk, insurance, advisory, analytics and capital solutions.
Act as an executive sponsor for key strategic accounts and support long-term client retention and growth.
Represent the organisation externally through industry events, thought leadership and professional networks.
Collaborate with global sector leaders to ensure alignment between UK priorities and international strategy.
Implement the governance, talent plan and commercial structure required to scale the practice.