Client Partner / Account Director – UK Central Government (Public Sector)

Client Partner / Account Director – UK Central Government (Public Sector)

Strategic Accounts | Senior Client Leadership | Consulting Partnerships

Remote-first | £90,000 – £110,000 base + 10–15% bonus + annual profit share + 10% pension | EMI exit opportunity

We’re partnering with a boutique data analytics and technology consultancy with a strong and growing footprint across UK Central Government.

As the firm continues to deepen its relationships with major departments, they are now looking to appoint a Client Partner / Account Director to take ownership of a portfolio of central government clients and lead long-term, strategic partnerships.

This is a senior, client-facing leadership role, focused on relationship ownership, account development, and delivering sustained value, rather than transactional sales.

The Role

You will act as the senior client partner across key Central Government accounts, responsible for building trusted, executive-level relationships and ensuring the consultancy is embedded as a long-term strategic partner.

Working closely with consulting and delivery teams, you will focus on understanding client priorities, shaping programmes, and ensuring successful outcomes across complex, multi-year engagements.

You will play a key role in strengthening and expanding the firm’s presence across departments such as DWP, Home Office, MoD, HMRC, and Cabinet Office.

What You’ll Do

• Own and lead strategic client relationships across UK Central Government
• Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, supporting long-term departmental priorities
• Develop and maintain account plans aligned to client objectives and transformation agendas
• Identify opportunities to deepen engagement through existing relationships and programmes
• Work closely with delivery teams to ensure high-quality outcomes and client satisfaction
• Provide continuity and leadership across complex, multi-year consulting engagements
• Navigate public sector structures, governance, and frameworks to support effective engagement
• Represent the consultancy as a senior, credible partner within government

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience as a Client Partner, Account Director, or equivalent within UK Central Government
• Strong track record of owning and developing strategic client relationships (not purely sales-led roles)
• Deep understanding of central government structures, procurement, and policy environment
• Experience working with departments such as Home Office, DWP, MoD, HMRC, Cabinet Office, or similar
• Background in technology, data, or digital consulting in the public sector
• Established network of senior stakeholders and decision-makers
• Ability to translate complex consulting capabilities into clear, outcome-focused value for clients
• Collaborative, relationship-led approach with strong credibility at senior levels
• Experience working within smaller, boutique consulting firms in the technology and/or data space is strongly preferred, particularly environments that emphasise agility, client intimacy, and high-impact delivery

Why Join

• Bonus + Profit Share: 10–15% bonus plus a meaningful annual profit share
• Equity & Exit: EMI participation with a clear exit horizon
• Client Impact: Lead and shape strategic partnerships across UK Government
• Flexibility: Remote-first, outcome-led culture, with optional 4-day week
• Growth: Join a high-performing consultancy with strong client traction and long-term vision

If you’re a senior client leader in UK Central Government with a track record of building trusted, long-term partnerships—ideally within a boutique consulting environment, and you’re looking for a role focused on strategic impact and meaningful client relationships, we’d love to hear from you.