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Client Lead - Public Sector

Arius Recruit

London

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GBP 50,000 - 80,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

A leading UK recruitment agency seeks a Client Lead in the Public Sector to manage strategic accounts and development efforts. The role emphasizes relationship building with government clients while driving innovation and social impact. This is a full-time opportunity based in London, crucial for driving the agency's growth in public services.

Benefits

Flexible holiday allowance (post-probation)

Wellbeing budget and employee perks platform

Pension contributions

Qualifications

Experience in developing relationships within the public sector, ideally with DWP or HMRC.
Strong understanding of government funding frameworks and procurement processes.
Confident influencing at senior stakeholder levels.

Responsibilities

Grow a portfolio of public sector clients and develop partnerships.
Align services to government funding models and policy goals.
Identify new commercial opportunities.

Skills

Relationship Building

Commercial Acumen

Government Buying Processes

Innovation

Social Impact Awareness

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Client Lead – Public Sector

London | Technology Services | Strategic Accounts | Public Sector

About the Company

This mission-led organisation supports public and private sector clients through digital transformation initiatives. With a strong emphasis on future skills and inclusive growth, they help clients harness technology and talent to deliver long-term impact. They are now strengthening their work within the public sector.

About the Role

This is a strategic client-facing role focused on developing partnerships across public sector accounts. You’ll be the key point of contact for senior stakeholders, shaping engagement strategies and uncovering new opportunities across services and solutions.

Own and grow a portfolio of public sector clients
Build trusted relationships with senior decision-makers
Align services to government priorities, funding models, and policy goals
Drive expansion by identifying new commercial opportunities
Collaborate with delivery and technical teams to ensure exceptional outcomes
Stay up to date with public sector frameworks, procurement processes, and trends

About You

Experience building or growing relationships within the public sector (ideally DWP, HMRC, UK defence)
Strong understanding of government buying processes and funding frameworks
Commercially sharp and confident influencing at senior stakeholder level
Able to thrive in a fast-moving, purpose-led business
Passionate about innovation, inclusion, and social impact
London-based or able to be in the office 4 days per week

Package

Exciting opportunity to join during a period of rapid growth
Flexible holiday allowance (post-probation)
Wellbeing budget and employee perks platform
Pension contributions
Based in Central London

Arius is a leading UK sales recruitment agency for companies seeking to recruit experienced Sales and Executive-level professionals. Specialist sectors include SaaS, DeepTech, FinTech, RegTech, AI, Data & Analytics, consulting and more.

Arius Ltd is acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

Seniority level

Seniority level
Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Employment type
Full-time

Job function

Job function
Sales and Business Development
Industries
IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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