We are partnering with a leading global technology and consulting organisation to appoint a Senior Client Partner – UK Public Sector to lead one of its most strategic UK Central Government accounts.
Hiring: Senior Client Partner – UK Public Sector
Location: London, UK (Hybrid)
Employment Type: Permanent
Compensation: Competitive Base Salary + Performance Bonus + Benefits
Security Clearance: Existing SC Clearance or Eligibility to Obtain SC Clearance
The organisation has a strong track record of delivering large-scale digital transformation, cloud, data, application and technology modernisation programmes across the UK public sector.
This is a senior strategic leadership opportunity for an experienced Client Partner, Account Director or Engagement Director who can take complete commercial ownership of a major government account, strengthen C-level relationships and drive sustainable business growth.
The end-client's identity will remain confidential at this stage and will be disclosed following an initial discussion and NDA.
Key Responsibilities
- Own the overall commercial performance of a major UK Central Government account, including P&L, revenue forecasting, profitability and margins.
- Build and maintain strategic relationships with senior civil servants, Directors and key government stakeholders.
- Drive account growth through new business opportunities, framework call‑offs, contract extensions and competitive bids.
- Lead account strategy and identify opportunities across Cloud, Data, Digital Transformation, Application Services and Managed Services.
- Develop and execute bid and pursuit strategies in collaboration with solution architects, pre‑sales, pricing and delivery teams.
- Oversee account governance, service delivery performance, client satisfaction and contractual commitments.
- Drive account expansion, customer retention, renewals and long‑term strategic partnerships.
- Work effectively within a matrix organisation, bringing together cross‑functional teams to deliver business outcomes.
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience managing and growing large UK Public Sector or Central Government accounts.
- Experience at Client Partner, Account Director, Strategic Account Director or Engagement Director level.
- Demonstrable track record of managing and growing accounts to eight‑figure annual revenues.
- Strong commercial acumen with ownership of P&L, revenue, forecasting, profitability and margins.
- Excellent understanding of UK Government procurement processes and frameworks, including:
- Crown Commercial Service (CCS)
- G-Cloud
- Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS)
- Competitive tendering and public sector procurement.
- Established relationships and credibility with senior UK Government stakeholders and civil servants.
- Strong understanding of technology consulting, digital transformation, cloud, data and managed services.
- Excellent leadership, stakeholder management, negotiation and strategic business development capabilities.
- Existing SC Security Clearance or eligibility and willingness to undergo the clearance process.
- Highly competitive base salary with flexibility for exceptional candidates.
- Performance‑linked annual bonus based on account growth and profitability.
- Private medical insurance.
- Pension and comprehensive employee benefits.
- Hybrid working with a London base and regular client‑site engagement.
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