Senior Client Partner - Apprenticeships

La Fosse; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual leave up to 30 days

Hybrid working London office

Annual company ski trip

Wellness perks

Mental health support

Enhanced maternity pay

Incentives & socials

Private health & dental discounts

Job summary

La Fosse Academy is seeking a Senior Client Partner to lead strategic client relationships and drive growth. You will own key accounts, shape talent and transformation strategies, and collaborate with senior leaders to deliver value across a network of clients.

You will influence go-to-market approaches, manage complex partnerships, and mentor teams to ensure delivery excellence across the Academy’s services.

Qualifications

• 5+ years in client relationship management (recruitment or consulting preferred).
• Strong understanding of the recruitment lifecycle.
• Excellent communication at all levels.
• High commercial acumen with strategic thinking.

Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client partnerships with senior stakeholders across technology, transformation, and talent.
• Own and expand key accounts with long-term growth plans and new opportunities.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define go-to-market strategies aligned with growth ambitions.
• Advise on talent strategy, workforce planning, and future skills development.
• Oversee delivery quality and client satisfaction, ensuring objectives are met.
• Represent La Fosse Academy externally as a thought leader in digital transformation and talent.
• Mentor and support internal teams to ensure cross-functional collaboration and excellence.

Skills

Client relationships

Recruitment lifecycle

Interpersonal communication

Commercial acumen

Cross-functional collaboration

Problem solving

Job description

About La Fosse Academy

La Fosse Academy sits at the intersection of technology, talent, and transformation. We partner with organisations to build the next generation of digital leaders, helping them navigate constant change and drive long-term success.

Our model blends consultancy, training, and talent deployment, providing bespoke solutions that enable businesses to grow, adapt, and future-proof their workforce. From high-growth start-ups to global enterprises, we work across every sector to help clients unlock capability at scale.

The Opportunity

We are looking for a Senior Client Partner to take a leading role in shaping how our clients think about talent, transformation, and growth.

This is a strategic and commercially focused position at the heart of La Fosse Academy’s expansion. You will take ownership of key client relationships, define account strategies, and identify opportunities to deliver greater value across our network. Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, you will help shape workforce strategy in some of the UK’s most innovative and ambitious organisations.

You will also play a pivotal part in the continued growth of the Academy by influencing go-to-market strategy, leading complex partnerships, and collaborating closely with senior leaders across La Fosse to deliver exceptional outcomes for our clients.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead strategic client partnerships, building trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across technology, transformation, and talent functions.
• Own and expand key accounts, developing long-term growth plans and identifying new opportunities across existing and prospective clients.
• Collaborate with senior leadership to define and deliver go-to-market strategies that align with the Academy’s growth ambitions.
• Influence talent strategy within client organisations, advising on capability building, workforce planning, and future skills development.
• Oversee delivery quality and client satisfaction, ensuring the Academy’s services consistently meet strategic objectives.
• Represent La Fosse Academy externally, positioning the business as a thought leader in digital transformation and emerging talent.
• Mentor and support internal teams, ensuring collaboration, alignment, and commercial excellence across all client activity.

• A proven track record in client relationship management, with 5+ years of experience in a similar role, preferably in a recruitment or consulting environment.

• Strong understanding of the recruitment life cycle and the challenges faced by businesses in talent acquisition.
• Exceptional communication and interpersonal skills with the ability to influence and build rapport at all levels.
• High level of commercial acumen and a strategic mindset.
• A proactive approach to problem-solving and a commitment to client satisfaction.
• A team player who can work collaboratively across departments to achieve shared goals.

Why this Role

• Join a high-growth business on track to scale from £4m to £6m next year, supported by a strong pipeline and strategic client demand.
• Operate with real autonomy and influence, shaping how the Academy partners with leading organisations across sectors including financial services, FMCG, and life sciences.
• Access the breadth of La Fosse’s ecosystem, with 450 active clients, a respected senior leadership practice, and a growing data and AI consultancy.
• Be part of a business that is redefining how talent solutions are built and delivered, with huge scope to grow as the Academy expands into 2026 and beyond.

Benefits

• Annual Leave: Enjoy up to 30 days of annual leave, plus bank holidays, your birthday off, and a Christmas closure period.
• Hybrid Working Model: We work 4 days a week from our London office, with 2 weeks per year to work from anywhere, whether that’s by the beach, in the countryside, or closer to family.
• Annual Company Ski Trip: Hit the slopes with the team, our all-company ski trip is open to everyone.
• Wellness Perks: We subsidise your gym membership to help you stay active and energised, and offer weekly in-office massages for a midweek recharge.
• Mental Health Support: Access to professional support and resources to help you prioritise your wellbeing.
• Enhanced Maternity Pay: We provide enhanced maternity packages to support you through life’s important milestones.
• Incentives & Socials: Regular team socials, performance incentives, and rewards to celebrate your success.
• Private Health & Dental Discounts: Take advantage of discounted private healthcare and dental plans, because your health matters.

The Interview Process

• Call with our TA team: To learn more about you and to tell you more about us!
• 1st Stage Teams Interview: A commercial-focused conversation with the hiring manager or team lead.
• Psychometric Assessment: A short online assessment to help us understand your working style, preferences, and strengths.
• Final Stage Interview - in person: An opportunity to meet the team, learn more about La Fosse and dig into what your first 6 months could look like.

At La Fosse, we believe diverse teams create better outcomes. We welcome applications from all backgrounds and are dedicated to creating a workplace where everyone can thrive. If this role excites you but you don’t tick every box, we still encourage you to apply!