Client Support Manager - Procurement / Public Sector Engagement in Birmingham, West Midlands

Energy Jobline CVL; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 54,000 - 63,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading procurement consultancy in the Midlands is seeking a Client Support Manager to manage relationships with public sector organizations like housing associations and local authorities. This role involves engaging clients, navigating procurement frameworks, and supporting tender processes. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in business development and client engagement, along with excellent stakeholder management skills. This position offers hybrid working, a salary of £54,000 plus benefits, including a car allowance and wellness perks.

Benefits

Car Allowance

22% Pension

44 Days Holiday

Career Development

£300 Wellness Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience engaging with public sector clients, especially housing associations and local authorities.
• Strong understanding of procurement frameworks and tendering processes.
• Proven track record in business development and client management.

Responsibilities

• Act as the primary contact for regional public sector clients.
• Promote and advise on procurement frameworks.
• Support bid and tender processes.

Skills

Client engagement

Public sector procurement

Stakeholder management

Business development

Bid management

Tools

Microsoft Dynamics

Job description

Client Support Manager – Procurement / Public Sector Engagement

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub and serves a global audience of over 7 million energy professionals, with 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs. We partner with leading energy companies worldwide and focus on Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, Nuclear, and emerging technologies such as EV, Battery and Fusion.

£54,000 + Car Allowance
£5,740 + 22% Pension
44 Days Holiday
Hybrid Working
Career Development
£300 Wellness Allowance

Do you have experience selling to, engaging with, or managing clients across the public sector, especially housing associations and local authorities?

Are you confident navigating procurement frameworks, tendering, and bid management within complex stakeholder environments?

This long‑established not‑for‑profit is a trusted name in procurement and construction, known for its collaborative culture, community‑first values, and exceptional work‑life balance.

In this Midlands‑based role, you’ll act as the key regional relationship manager for public sector clients and appointed contractors. You’ll ensure partners gain maximum value from frameworks, guide them through compliant procurement routes, and identify new opportunities for collaboration and growth.

You’ll engage directly with housing associations, local authorities and other public bodies, helping them deliver better homes, buildings and communities. This is a people‑focused role with real purpose, combining strategic relationship management, procurement expertise and business development.

The ideal candidate will have experience selling to or managing public sector clients, especially housing associations and local authorities. They will understand procurement frameworks, tendering, and bid management, be confident influencing senior stakeholders, and identify new opportunities to deliver value through compliant procurement solutions.

This is a brilliant opportunity to join a nationally respected procurement consultancy, step into a strategic, relationship‑driven role and make a visible impact across public sector housing and community projects.

The Role

• Act as the primary contact for regional public sector clients (housing associations, local authorities, etc.), building and maintaining trusted relationships.
• Promote and advise on procurement frameworks, ensuring compliance, efficiency and best value.
• Support bid and tender processes, helping clients and contractors navigate public procurement routes.
• Develop and deliver client engagement and business development strategies across the Midlands region.
• Identify new opportunities and manage a clear pipeline of leads via CRM (Microsoft Dynamics).
• Collaborate with internal teams on case studies, events and marketing initiatives to raise regional visibility.
• Attend the Uxbridge office every Wednesday and travel regularly to meet clients and contractors across the region.

The Person

• Proven experience selling to or engaging with public sector organisations, ideally housing associations or local authorities.
• Strong understanding of public sector procurement frameworks, tendering and bid management.
• Background in business development, client engagement or account management within a service‑led or consultancy environment.
• Confident communicator, capable of building influence at senior stakeholder level.
• Highly organised, proactive and commercially astute, with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Based in the Midlands, with flexibility to travel regionally and attend Uxbridge weekly.
• Full driving licence and access to a suitable vehicle (car allowance provided).