Vice President, Growth - Public Sector

Purple; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 150,000 - 200,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technology firm in Manchester seeks a Vice President of Growth to drive its public sector strategy. The role involves defining growth initiatives, managing relationships with government bodies, and executing sales targets. Ideal candidates will have over 10 years of experience in public sector engagements and a proven track record in strategic sales, contributing to digital inclusion efforts.

Benefits

Competitive base salary and company bonus

Remote and hybrid working with travel

Flexible working and great culture

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

4 volunteering days per year

Life insurance (2x salary)

Company pension (4% employer contribution)

Private healthcare

Focus on leadership development

Qualifications

• 10+ years experience in public sector engagement, strategic sales, or technology growth.
• Experienced at VP level with a proven record of delivering results.
• Deep understanding of public sector decision-making and digital transformation.

Responsibilities

• Define and lead public-sector growth strategy.
• Execute sales quota through government engagements.
• Build executive-level relationships with stakeholders.

Skills

Public sector engagement

Strategic sales

Large-scale technology growth

Influencing senior policymakers

Relationship building

Commercial acumen

Job description

We’re seeking an accomplished and visionary Vice President of Growth to lead Purple’s public sector growth strategy across the UK and selected international markets.

This senior role will be responsible for shaping and executing the company’s growth agenda — building trusted relationships across government, healthcare, education, and major public infrastructure sectors, and driving large-scale initiatives that align with Purple’s mission to connect people, places, and communities through intelligent, inclusive WiFi and data-driven connectivity solutions.

Reporting directly to the SVP Global Sales, you’ll bring exceptional commercial acumen, deep public sector experience, and the strategic influence to accelerate Purple’s impact in digital inclusion and connected community transformation.

This role demands a leader who combines strategic presence with hands‑on execution — someone who can engage at board level, shape policy conversations, and deliver meaningful commercial and social results.

Why join Purple?

At Purple, our values define who we are — we get things done, stay playful and positive, and cut through the noise with no BS and no politics. We believe in using technology to improve lives, and we support our people to keep learning, growing, and raising the bar. If you’re looking for a leadership opportunity where your impact is felt across industries and borders, this is it.

What you will do:

• Define and lead Purple’s public‑sector growth strategy, initially focusing on regional government and progressively expanding to national and international government bodies.
• Execute a sales quota: meet or exceed annual revenue targets derived from government engagements across all tiers (regional, national, international).
• Build and sustain executive‑level relationships with government, healthcare, education, and smart‑city stakeholders, ensuring alignment with strategic growth goals.
• Develop and lead go‑to‑market plans targeting government agencies, leveraging proven insights from regional success to scale nationally and / or internationally.
• Identify, engage and close sales opportunities with regional, national and international government organisations, translating these into measurable commercial outcomes and societal impact.
• Collaborate cross‑functionally with Product, Marketing, and Customer Success teams to ensure solutions meet government needs, support win‑themes, and drive repeatable growth.
• Influence and guide policy and procurement frameworks relevant to digital infrastructure, connectivity and data‑driven transformation to maximise our government sales potential.
• Lead and mentor a high‑performing growth team, ensuring consistent execution, quota attainment and expansion of government‑market penetration.

Who you are:

• A senior commercial or growth leader with 10+ years’ experience in public sector engagement, strategic sales, or large‑scale technology growth.
• Experienced operating at VP or executive level, with a proven record of delivering results through complex, multi‑stakeholder initiatives.
• Deep understanding of public sector decision‑making, procurement, and digital transformation agendas across government, healthcare, or education.
• Strong track record of influencing senior policymakers and board‑level stakeholders.
• Expert relationship builder and communicator, able to represent Purple’s brand with authority, diplomacy, and authenticity.
• Commercially minded, strategically agile, and motivated by impact — capable of balancing business growth with social value creation.
• Experienced in technology, SaaS, or digital infrastructure, ideally within a high‑growth or mission‑led organisation.
• Passionate about connectivity as a force for good, advancing equality of access and inclusion through innovation.

Our values:

• Make it happen – We own things and get them done whatever it takes.
• Playful and positive – Life’s too short to take things too seriously; we love positivity.
• In it together – We’re always available to help for the greater good of the business.
• No bullsh*t, no politics – We want to enjoy coming to work and make it pleasant.
• Know your stuff, keep learning – We value knowledge and a thirst for more of it.
• No drama – Things don’t always go right, but a calm head always helps.
• Raise the bar – We aim high, take smart risks, and push what’s possible.

Bring your best self to work:

At Purple, we are committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. We value the unique perspectives and experiences that each individual brings, and we believe that diversity enriches our team and drives innovation. We encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds, regardless of race, gender, sexual orientation, religion, disability, or any other characteristic. We understand that everyone's journey is different, and we are open to conversations about flexible working arrangements that can accommodate your needs.

Benefits:

• Competitive base salary and company bonus
• Remote and hybrid working with UK and international travel
• Flexible working and a great company culture
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays), rising annually, with the option to buy extra days
• 4 volunteering days per year – give something back to the community
• Life insurance (2x salary)
• Company pension (4% employer contribution)
• Private healthcare & Long Term Incentive Plan after 12 months’ service
• Strong focus on leadership development and continuous learning

This role represents a unique opportunity to shape the growth of a purpose‑driven technology company at a national and international level, driving real impact in digital inclusion and intelligent connectivity