We’re partnering with a fast-growing organisation operating at the intersection of AI, public sector delivery, and SME/business support to hire a Commercial Partnerships Manager.
This is a brilliant opportunity for someone who can combine public sector relationship-building, bid/proposal writing, and full-cycle commercial ownership.
The company already has strong momentum across government and public sector channels, with warm relationships, a growing pipeline, and increasing demand. They’re now looking for someone commercially driven who can help convert that opportunity into signed contracts.
You’ll work closely with senior leadership, including the CEO and Director of Government Affairs & Partnerships, before taking ownership of your own pipeline and deals.
What you’ll be doing:
- Identifying and qualifying new opportunities across government departments, local authorities, combined authorities, growth hubs, and delivery partners
- Owning the full sales cycle from first conversation through to signed contract
- Writing bids, commercial proposals, funding applications, SoWs, and procurement responses
- Building relationships with procurement leads, programme commissioners, and senior public sector stakeholders
- Managing CRM, forecasting, pipeline reporting, and commercial reviews
- Creating reusable bid assets, capability statements, case studies, and proposal materials
We’re looking for someone with:
- Experience closing B2B, public sector, or public-sector-adjacent deals
- Strong understanding of UK public sector procurement, including ITTs, frameworks, SoWs, or Grant Funding Agreements
- Excellent bid/proposal writing ability
- Confidence managing senior stakeholders
- A commercial mindset - someone motivated by winning and closing, not just relationship-building
- Ideally, exposure to AI, digital transformation, GovTech, consulting, training, or tech-enabled public services
This is a commercial role with real ownership, direct senior access, a warm pipeline to get started with, and an uncapped commission structure designed to reward closers.
Partnerships Manager employer: Harper Russo Talent Partner
Harper Russo Talent Partner is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment in Central London where you can thrive as a Sales Development Associate. With a hybrid work model and a focus on employee growth, you'll have the opportunity to shape your role while benefiting from a competitive salary and bonus structure, all within a respected investment firm that values innovation and collaboration.
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Harper Russo Talent Partner Recruitment Team
