Interim Chief Growth Officer, Moonshot

• The successful candidate will bring proven experience of winning and delivering work within online harms or a closely relevant sector, evidence of building and maintaining relationships with both government and private sector clients and partners, and a track record of management of large teams and complex systems
• Proven experience in leading a Business Development or Sales function, including successfully securing new work in a relevant sector
• Experience in programme strategy, design, delivery, and innovation, ideally in a global context
• Experience and expertise within one or more of the following verticals: corporate security, government, law enforcement
• Experience and expertise with one or more of the following subjects: online harms, terrorism and violent extremism, organised crime
• Experience communicating with and securing endorsement from senior organisational stakeholders
• Evidence of strategic risk management within global programming
• Demonstrated ability to lead large cross-functional teams and build organisational capacity
• Demonstrable ability to work under pressure, taking action and getting things done, both in managing your own workload and that of others
• Inquisitiveness and adaptability, particularly in relation to new technology and the use of social media for research
• Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills
• Ability and willingness to travel internationally to promote Business Development and Programme interests
• In addition, we require and will check on candidates' eligibility to work in the UK and conduct DBS checks

Desirable

• Moonshot is seeking an Interim Chief Growth Officer to provide maternity cover for a critical and multi-functional position on its senior leadership team
• The role requiring cover currently integrates leadership responsibilities across Business Development and Global Programme Delivery
• The ideal candidate will possess expertise in both areas; however, given the unique nature of this maternity cover position, the role may be adapted to align with the successful candidate's strengths
• Consequently, gaps in experience in certain areas shall not disqualify a candidate who demonstrates significant expertise in the other pertinent domains
• You will lead Business Development for the organisation, working closely with Moonshot’s Founders and the different market leads, to drive the company’s overall growth strategy
• You will own the revenue number for the company, setting and meeting ambitious quarterly and annual targets, and optimising sales operations and processes to improve pipeline conversion
• You will lead Global Programme Delivery, overseeing the design, execution, and expansion of complex multi-region projects; leading innovation in programme methodologies and product applications; and driving the integration of programme learning into organisational strategy
• This role requires a leader who can align business development and programme delivery with Moonshot’s long-term strategy, scale global customer success and impact, and collaborate closely with all other Moonshot departments to ensure cohesion, sustainability, and excellence across our work
• Own the revenue number, managing cross-functional teams to deliver against quarterly and annual targets
• Set clear, measurable goals for customer acquisition, conversion, retention and revenue growth
• Evolve and progress Moonshot’s Business Development strategy in coordination with other relevant Directors
• Communicate and refine Business Development strategy in collaboration with Moonshot’s Board
• Oversee Moonshot’s Business Development systems, including lead sourcing, go/no go process, bid development and submissions, and data management and reporting
• Ensure delivery of high quality proposals working in coordination with other Programme Directors, Moonshot’s Ethics Committee, Finance team and Product Engineering team
• Manage Programme Directors and provide oversight of high quality programme delivery
• Strategic management of risks and other key delivery issues across our programming
• Oversee establishment and development of new and strategically important projects, ensuring client satisfaction and high-impact delivery
• Develop systems and processes in line with organisational growth
• Define and maintain methodological standards for Moonshot’s programme design, delivery, and evaluation—anchored in ethics, evidence, and impact
• Leadership of the Global Programmes and Business Development teams, ensuring motivation, morale and effectiveness
• Collaborate with the Directors of People & Culture and Finance to secure the necessary personnel, expertise, and skills for maintaining high-quality delivery standards