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Join us at CGI and help shape the future of the Aviation & Airlines sector at the frontline of our growth strategy. In this pivotal role, you will work alongside senior leaders to influence how we engage clients, design winning strategies, and deliver measurable impact across one of our most dynamic industries. You will contribute to high-value pursuits, strategic workshops, and client conversations that drive transformation and create real business outcomes. This is a chance to take ownership of meaningful work, apply creativity to complex challenges, and thrive in a supportive environment that accelerates your consulting and commercial career. CGI was recognised in the Sunday Times Best Places to Work List 2025 and has been named a UK ‘Best Employer’ by the Financial Times. We offer a competitive salary, excellent pension, private healthcare, plus a share scheme (3.5% + 3.5% matching) which makes you a CGI Partner not just an employee. We are committed to inclusivity, building a genuinely diverse community of tech talent and inspiring everyone to pursue careers in our sector, including our Armed Forces, and are proud to hold a Gold Award in recognition of our support of the Armed Forces Corporate Covenant. Join us and you’ll be part of an open, friendly community of experts. We’ll train and support you in taking your career wherever you want it to go.

Head of Fashion Partnerships & Business Development (Europe) Europe - Remote (with regular travel) $160,000 to $200,000 USD (all base, full-time contract, no permanent employee benefits) / £115k to £145k / €135k to €170k Excellent opportunity for a senior Partnerships & Business Development leader, who has a passion for fashion and technology, and the ambition to build and scale a European market for a high-growth AI business. This organisation is a US-based, fast-growing AI technology company operating at the intersection of fashion, e-commerce and advanced visual technology. They are developing a cutting-edge platform designed to transform how consumers engage with fashion online, with a strong focus on photorealistic experiences and personalised shopping journeys. The business is well-funded, highly credible in the market, and already working with globally recognised brands and platforms. In this role, you will take full ownership of Partnerships & Business Development across Europe, reporting directly into global leadership. You will define the regional strategy, open doors at senior level, negotiate and close high-value commercial partnerships, and build the European partnerships function from the ground up. This is a senior, high-impact role combining strategic thinking with hands-on execution. This is a full-time contract position with a US-based company. As such, the role is paid entirely as base salary with no traditional permanent benefits such as holiday or pension, and the compensation reflects this structure. This is a unique opportunity to be one of the first senior hires in Europe, build a function from scratch, and play a key role in scaling a business at the forefront of fashion and AI. The Role Develop and execute the European partnerships and business development strategy aligned to global growth objectives Identify, negotiate and close strategic partnerships with fashion brands, retailers, e-commerce platforms and technology partners Build and manage a strong commercial pipeline driving revenue, adoption and long-term value Own senior partner relationships and act as the primary point of contact for key stakeholders Build, lead and develop the European partnerships team (initially two direct reports) Collaborate closely with Product, Engineering, Marketing and Sales to ensure successful delivery of partnership initiatives Track KPIs and performance, reporting progress to senior leadership Represent the business at industry events, conferences and senior-level meetings The Person Strong experience in Partnerships, Business Development or Commercial Leadership roles Background within fashion, retail, e-commerce or high-growth technology environments Proven track record of closing complex, high-value partnerships Experience building new markets or establishing a function from scratch Strong leadership capability with experience managing and developing teams Commercially driven, data-led, and confident shortening sales cycles and expanding accounts Well-networked within fashion, retail or platform ecosystems Experience from businesses such as TikTok or similar high-growth platforms is highly desirable Passionate about fashion and technology, with an entrepreneurial mindset Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Business Development Manager Defence Remote UK with occasional travel to the Liverpool office and client sites £55,000 to £70,000 basic plus uncapped commission (10% of Margin), OTE £40,000 + £400 per month car allowance Excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager who enjoys opening new doors and building credibility within the defence and telecom sectors, to join an established but growing company where you will be driving new business revenue growth, while being incentivised with a great commission scheme. This company operates in a specialist part of the communications market and has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality microwave radio and network solutions. They are growing, have projects already underway with leading defence contractors, and are now ready to expand their reach across Defence and with major ISPs. You'd be joining a small, experienced team that backs its people, invests in long term partnerships and has a track record of winning complex technical work. In this role you'll focus on new business development across Defence and large telecoms customers. You'll build relationships with MOD stakeholders, industry primes and major ISPs, while identifying opportunities, qualifying projects and driving them through the sales cycle. Most of the role is external facing, picking up conversations, developing trust and positioning the business for upcoming programmes. You'll also work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure proposals, capability and delivery all align with customer requirements. The ideal candidate has a background in sales within the defence sector and understands how the MOD and primes operate. Existing Defence relationships are a real advantage. Experience selling telecoms, network infrastructure or microwave radio solutions would be beneficial but is not a necessity and they are happy to train and up-skill in these areas. DV or SC clearance, or eligibility for it, would be beneficial, although not essential. What matters most is someone who is driven, credible, comfortable owning new business targets and able to speak confidently to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager looking to make a big impact in a growing division, open new accounts, and work in a sector with huge long-term potential. The earning potential is genuinely strong, the market is busy, and you'll have the autonomy to shape how this part of the business grows. The Role: - Drive new business development across Defence, industry primes and large ISPs - Build and manage relationships with MOD, defence partners and telecoms customers - Identify, qualify and develop opportunities for microwave radio and network solutions - Work closely with internal teams on proposals, capability alignment and bid preparation - Contribute to revenue growth by targeting new Defence programmes and telecom projects - Remote working with travel to customer sites and Head Office in Liverpool when required The Person: - Proven sales experience within the Defence sector - Critical National Infrastructure or Telecoms industry experience beneficial - Strong understanding of MOD processes and industry primes - Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure or microwave radio solutions is beneficial however training will be provided here - DV or SC clearance, or eligibility, preferred Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

Business Development Manager Defence Remote UK with occasional travel to the Liverpool office and client sites £55,000 to £70,000 basic plus uncapped commission (10% of Margin), OTE £40,000 + £400 per month car allowance Excellent opportunity for a Business Development Manager who enjoys opening new doors and building credibility within the defence and telecom sectors, to join an established but growing company where you will be driving new business revenue growth, while being incentivised with a great commission scheme. This company operates in a specialist part of the communications market and has built a strong reputation for delivering high quality microwave radio and network solutions. They are growing, have projects already underway with leading defence contractors, and are now ready to expand their reach across Defence and with major ISPs. You'd be joining a small, experienced team that backs its people, invests in long term partnerships and has a track record of winning complex technical work. In this role you'll focus on new business development across Defence and large telecoms customers. You'll build relationships with MOD stakeholders, industry primes and major ISPs, while identifying opportunities, qualifying projects and driving them through the sales cycle. Most of the role is external facing, picking up conversations, developing trust and positioning the business for upcoming programmes. You'll also work closely with internal technical and commercial teams to ensure proposals, capability and delivery all align with customer requirements. The ideal candidate has a background in sales within the defence sector and understands how the MOD and primes operate. Existing Defence relationships are a real advantage. Experience selling telecoms, network infrastructure or microwave radio solutions would be beneficial but is not a necessity and they are happy to train and up-skill in these areas. DV or SC clearance, or eligibility for it, would be beneficial, although not essential. What matters most is someone who is driven, credible, comfortable owning new business targets and able to speak confidently to senior stakeholders. This is a fantastic opportunity for a Business Development Manager looking to make a big impact in a growing division, open new accounts, and work in a sector with huge long-term potential. The earning potential is genuinely strong, the market is busy, and you'll have the autonomy to shape how this part of the business grows. The Role: - Drive new business development across Defence, industry primes and large ISPs - Build and manage relationships with MOD, defence partners and telecoms customers - Identify, qualify and develop opportunities for microwave radio and network solutions - Work closely with internal teams on proposals, capability alignment and bid preparation - Contribute to revenue growth by targeting new Defence programmes and telecom projects - Remote working with travel to customer sites and Head Office in Liverpool when required The Person: - Proven sales experience within the Defence sector - Critical National Infrastructure or Telecoms industry experience beneficial - Strong understanding of MOD processes and industry primes - Knowledge of telecoms infrastructure or microwave radio solutions is beneficial however training will be provided here - DV or SC clearance, or eligibility, preferred Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles. The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client. We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.