Account Manager / Client Partner - Public Sector

Client Partner - Public Sector (Central Government) is sought for a leading Professional Service Firm. SK Consultancy Solutions are working with a leading global consulting organisation to appoint a Client Partner/Senior Account Lead to support and grow a major UK Public Sector account.

This role sits at the intersection of new business development and strategic account management, with responsibility for driving growth across digital, technology, and transformation services.

You will operate as a trusted senior partner to public sector stakeholders, shaping demand, leading complex pursuits, and expanding long-term client relationships within a regulated environment.

This is a senior, commercially focused role suited to someone with strong public sector networks and experience selling consulting-led technology services.

What You'll Be Doing

• Owning and developing senior client relationships across commercial, technology, and business leadership

• Acting as the primary account lead for ongoing engagements, ensuring delivery quality and client satisfaction

• Building and managing a robust pipeline of opportunities across existing and new workstreams

• Leading and coordinating complex bids, tenders, and proposals, working closely with internal delivery teams and external partners

• Identifying and shaping opportunities across areas such as digital transformation, cloud platforms, data & analytics, automation, cyber, and application services

• Contributing to overall public sector growth strategy and account planning

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience in sales, account management, or client partnership roles within the UK Public Sector

• Established network across Central Government and/or public security environments

• Strong understanding of modern digital and technology-led transformation approaches

• Experience of Agile and/or DDat (Digital, Data, Technologies) advantageous

• Demonstrated bid leadership experience, with a hands-on approach to shaping and closing complex opportunities

• Ability to build credibility quickly with senior stakeholders and collaborate effectively across matrixed organisations

• Familiarity with public sector digital frameworks and operating models

Nice to Have

• Experience working with hyperscalers or major technology partners

• Exposure to large-scale, multi-year transformation programmes

• Background spanning both consulting and technology services

Working Model

Hybrid working model combining client sites, office locations, and home working. This role is not fully remote and will require regular on-site engagement.

Eligibility/Clearance

This role requires candidates to have the ability to obtain UK Security Check (SC) clearance. Essentially this means that applicants must meet UK residency and eligibility requirements (typically including continuous UK residence for the last 5 years). Further checks will apply as part of the onboarding process.

Packages (Depend on experience) £120,000-£130,000 basic salary + Bonus + benefits = £150,000 - £160,000 OTE