IT Client Director - Public Sector (NHS) - Reading

Adecco; Reading; On-site; GBP 85,000 - 140,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an IT Client Director to oversee strategic growth in key Public Sector accounts, especially within NHS Trusts. This role focuses on building senior-level relationships and driving technology-led transformation. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales background in public sector environments and excel in engaging with C-suite stakeholders. Strong communication and strategic planning are essential for success in this high-impact opportunity.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in senior client-facing sales or account management.
• A track record of success within Public Sector or NHS environments.
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, managed services, or digital transformation.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including C-suite engagement.
• A strategic, consultative, and commercially focused mindset.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for NHS and Public Sector clients.
• Build strong, multi-level relationships with senior decision-makers.
• Drive revenue growth across both existing accounts and new opportunities.
• Drive revenue growth across both existing accounts and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with technical and pre-sales teams to craft compelling solutions.
• Maintain CRM discipline and deliver accurate forecasting.

Skills

Senior client-facing sales

Account management

IT infrastructure understanding

Negotiation skills

Consultative approach

IT infrastructure knowledge

Cloud & Managed Services

Digital transformation

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Job description

IT Client Director - Public Sector (NHS) - Reading

We're hiring two experienced Client Directors to lead strategic growth across key Public Sector accounts, with a strong emphasis on NHS Trusts. If you excel at building senior relationships, driving technology‑led transformation, and delivering commercial results, this is a high‑impact opportunity to shape long‑term partnerships within the UK healthcare ecosystem.

The Role

• As a Client Director, you'll own and grow relationships with senior stakeholders across NHS organisations and wider public sector clients. You'll take a consultative approach, positioning technology solutions that support clinical outcomes, operational efficiency, and digital transformation.
• You'll manage complex sales cycles, develop strategic account plans, and lead face‑to‑face engagement with C‑suite and board‑level contacts.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategic account plans for NHS and Public Sector clients
• Build strong, multi‑level relationships with senior decision‑makers
• Lead meetings, reviews, and presentations to shape technology strategies
• Drive revenue growth across both existing accounts and new opportunities
• Collaborate with technical and pre‑sales teams to craft compelling solutions
• Maintain CRM discipline and deliver accurate forecasting

What You'll Bring

• Proven experience in senior client‑facing sales or account management
• A track record of success within Public Sector or NHS environments
• Strong understanding of IT infrastructure, cloud, managed services, or digital transformation
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, including C‑suite engagement
• A strategic, consultative, and commercially focused mindset