Head of Transaction and Delivery and Head Gateway, Triage and Signal (Joint Campaign)

The Defence Investment Unit (DIU) is a new MOD team, established to unlock private capital for Defence needs , spanning major programmes, the wider defence supply chain, and the UK's export credit offer.

The Head of Transaction and Delivery will be responsible for providing effective oversight and leadership of the delivery of the DFIS, developing innovative finance and investment models to accelerate defence capability, strengthen the defence industrial base, drive growth, and secure better value for money.

The Head Gateway, Triage and Signal will be responsible for providing effective oversight and leadership to identify requirements suitable for private capital, translate them into credible market propositions, and support delivery to meet departmental ambitions and build enduring MOD capability.

Responsibilities of the Head of Transaction and Delivery role:

• Provide visible and inclusive leadership across the Transact and Deliver team, setting a clear vision, driving high performance, and fostering a collaborative culture.
• Lead engagement and forge strong relationships with Ministers, senior MOD officials, wider Government, investors, financial institutions and industry leaders to shape market confidence and unlock investment.
• Oversee the financial analysis, modelling, appraisal and prioritisation of investable opportunities, providing evidence-based advice to senior decision-makers.
• Lead the prioritisation, financial assessment, structuring and delivery of investable opportunities, ensuring alignment with Defence priorities and enabling the mobilisation of private capital to support Defence outcomes.

Responsibilities of the Head Gateway, Triage and Signal role:

• Provide visible and inclusive leadership across the Gateway, Triage and Signal Team, setting a clear vision, driving high performance, and fostering a collaborative, innovative and delivery focused culture.
• Lead engagement and forge strong relationships with Ministers, senior MOD officials, across Government, financial institutions, investors and industry leaders.
• Provide strategic oversight of the Gateway, Triage and Signal function, developing Defence's understanding of regulated financial markets, investor requirements, market conduct, evidence standards and risk appetite.
• Drive collaboration between Defence, industry and capital markets.

Person specification:

• A demonstrable strong understanding of the UK and international investment landscape.
• Proven ability to exercise sound judgement on complex investment and financing issues.
• Strong interpersonal skills, with an ability to build credible relationships with a variety of internal and external senior stakeholders.
• Proven leadership skills and experience in motivating, empowering and leading teams.
• Excellent strategic, analytical and conceptual thinking skills.

Benefits:

• Salary of £104,000 per year
• Ministry of Defence contributes £30,128 towards being a member of the Civil Service Defined Benefit Pension scheme
• Learning and development tailored to your role
• An environment with flexible working options
• A culture encouraging inclusion and diversity
• A Civil Service pension with an employer contribution of 28.97%