Client Partner – UK Public Sector

Version 1; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology service provider is seeking a Client Partner to oversee the strategic and financial success of UK Public Sector accounts. This role involves ensuring profitability, driving growth through strategic account management, and maintaining executive-level relationships. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in client-facing roles and a strong understanding of the technology services market. This position offers excellent benefits, a competitive salary, and opportunities for professional growth.

Benefits

Excellent base salary plus bonus

Flexible working arrangements

Private medical insurance

Employee Profit Share scheme

Peer mentorship programs

Qualifications

• 7+ years in senior account leadership within technology services.
• Proven success in revenue retention and account growth.
• Experience with technology partners like Microsoft, AWS, and Oracle.

Responsibilities

• Own the commercial and contractual relationship for assigned accounts.
• Develop and execute multi-year account strategies.
• Drive profitability and customer satisfaction for accounts.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Commercial acumen

Client relationship management

Communication skills

Team leadership

Education

Extensive experience in client-facing roles

Tools

Technology services expertise

Familiarity with procurement frameworks

Job description

Role Summary

The Client Partner is the senior commercial leader responsible for the strategic and financial success of one or more UK Public Sector accounts. They own the full customer relationship contract portfolio and revenue performance ensuring delivery excellence protecting existing run-rate and driving profitable growth.

Acting as the single point of accountability the Client Partner ensures wemaximisespend within existing contracts as well as leading pursuits for core opportunities ( typically

Key Responsibilities

Strategic & Commercial Leadership

Own the commercial and contractual relationship for assigned accounts ensuring profitable revenue delivery and sustained growth.

Develop and execute multi-year account strategies that align with customer goals and Version 1s sectorobjectives.

Lead pursuits for core opportunities (

Ensure account-level profitability customer satisfaction (CSAT / NPS) and adherence to commercial targets (Revenue TCV Margin).

Drive strategic alignment with Version1spartner ecosystem (AWS Microsoft Oracle etc.) to create differentiated customer value.

Customer Success & Delivery Excellence

Work with one or more Senior Delivery Partners to ensure delivery excellence and customer advocacyrecognisingthat delivery performance sits within the DeliveryOrganisation.

Enable drive and track delivery-led selling to expand our footprint within existing contracts.

Build andmaintainexecutive-level trust positioning Version 1 as a long-term strategic partner.

Respond proactively to any decline in customer confidence or satisfaction ensuring issues are addressed collaboratively and transparently.

Internal Collaboration & Leadership

Maintain overall accountability for the account while ensuring joint ownership with delivery counterparts.

Where account management support exists direct andmaximisethe value of that role to enhance engagement retention and growth.

Orchestrate the wider team including DeliveryOrganisation Practices Pre-Sales Partners and commercial specialists to deliver unified account outcomes.

Create shared accountability and ensure Version 1 consistently presents as one joined-uporganisationto the customer.

Qualifications

Qualifications & Experience

Extensive experience in a senior client-facing or account leadership role within a technology services or solutions environment.

Proven ability to deliver commercial success through revenue retention account growth and strategic expansion.

Demonstrable experience leading pursuits and managing end-to-end customer lifecycle across delivery commercial and technology functions.

Experience in the UK Public Sector market with a strong understanding of procurement frameworks contracting models and digital transformation trends.

Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills with the ability to influence senior executives and internal teams.

Strong commercial acumen and ability to balance customer success with profitability.

Track recordof working with technology partners such as Microsoft AWS and Oracle to drive joint value propositions.

Key Measures of Success

Achievement of revenue TCV and profitability targets for assigned accounts.

Growth of existing accounts through extensions renewals and expansion of services.

Customer satisfaction (CSAT / NPS) consistently at or above target.

Successful pursuit and closure of new opportunities both direct andpartner-led.

Demonstrated collaboration and alignment across Version1 delivery practice and partner teams.

Additional Information

Why join Version 1

Share in our Success : Excellent base salary plus bonus& an opportunity to join our new V1 Equity success scheme

Inclusive Culture : We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Professional Growth : We offer peer mentorship programs and career development opportunities to help you reach your full potential.

Work-Life Balance : We understand the importance of work-life balance and offer flexible working arrangements.

Supportive Community : Join a team that values collaboration respect and mutual support.

At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their well-being professional growth and financial stability.

We also offer a range of tech-related benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members up-to-date with the latest technology.

We prioritise the health and safety of our employees providing private medical and life insurance coverage as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivised certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.

Our employee-designed Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly a programme designed to support professional growth.

PLUS many more exciting benefits drop us a note to find out more.

Remote Work : No

Employment Type : Full-time

Key Skills

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Experience : years

Vacancy : 1