GovTech Growth Director: Central Government Partnerships

Version 1; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary + bonus

Equity scheme

Inclusive culture

Career development

Flexible working

Private medical

Job summary

Version 1 is seeking a dynamic sales lead to drive growth within UK Central Government opportunities. You will collaborate with the sales, delivery, and partnerships teams to win and manage government contracts, ensuring high customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

You will travel regularly to client sites, lead bids, and build strategic account plans to secure long-term partnerships with central government bodies.

Qualifications

• Strong experience in business development for the UK Public Sector, focused on Central Government.
• Knowledge of public sector tender processes and Government Frameworks.
• Experience in IT services and technology solutions rather than product.
• Influencing skills across multiple levels to deliver on time and with high quality.
• Proven ability to build strong customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Develop business with a mix of existing and new logo accounts.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships to drive repeat business.
• Lead quarterly business reviews covering performance and customer satisfaction.
• Drive sales opportunities with partners and the commercial team.
• Lead pre-qualification to identify winnable opportunities and bids.
• Create and manage account plans aligned to 24-month strategy.

Skills

UK Public Sector BD experience

Tender process knowledge

IT services / tech solutions

Influencing across levels

Relationship building

Job description

Version 1 is seeking a dynamic sales lead to drive growth within UK Central Government opportunities. You will collaborate with the sales, delivery, and partnerships teams to win and manage government contracts, ensuring high customer satisfaction and revenue growth.

You will travel regularly to client sites, lead bids, and build strategic account plans to secure long-term partnerships with central government bodies.