Base pay rangeClient Consultancy Lead – Public Sector (Billable Consultant looking for less utilisation and more relationship management)

Location:

Remote-first with travel to client site

Salary:

£70,000 – £90,000 + 10 - 15% bonus based on individual performance + significant annual profit share + 10% pension

Contract:

Full-time, permanent - Open to considering candidates seeking a 4-day work week on a pro rata basis (Fridays off)

We are partnering with a specialist

data analytics consultancy

that has successfully grown into a multi-million-pound business. As they enter an exciting new growth phase, they are seeking a

Client Consultancy Lead

to help diversify their client base across different government departments such as DWP, Home Office, MoD, etc.

This role is ideal for a commercially minded senior/principal delivery consultant who combines strong

technical delivery awareness

in

digital, data or technology services

with

excellent relationship-building skills , looking for a less utilisation-heavy role and more of a client relationship lead.

The consultancy offers a strong company-wide profit-sharing scheme, fostering collaboration and offering staff a direct stake in its success.

The Role: Client Consultancy LeadWe are seeking a Client Consultancy Lead / Principal Consultant to spearhead growth and open new doors in the UK public sector.

The ideal candidate will be a senior consultant who has worked within data, digital transformation, or IT consulting services in central government departments, who is now looking to focus on relationship building and being a trusted advisor to the board.

You will have a consultative approach and be used to selling outcomes (advisory, engineering, programmes of work) rather than off-the-shelf products. You will also scope bespoke solutions, co-create proposals with delivery teams, and set realistic expectations for delivery.

This role is not about hard-sell tactics, we want someone who can act as a

trusted advisor , building deep relationships and uncovering opportunities before they hit the tender stage. You will be equally comfortable engaging with senior stakeholders, understanding complex problems, and positioning our client as the consultancy of choice.

Top Priorities in the First Six Months

Secure new client wins within targeted government departments like DWP and the Home Office

Embed into our clients’ family culture and contribute to growth and collaboration

Key Responsibilities

Growth and Diversification:

Expand the public sector presence into government departments like DWP, Home Office, MoD etc

Relationship Building:

Develop trusted networks within target organisations, spotting opportunities early.

Problem Solving:

Understand client challenges and shape data-driven consultancy solutions.

Strategic Engagement:

Position yourself as a credible, approachable advisor who navigates the political landscape with ease.

Project Selling:

Focus on consultancy teams and project delivery advisory work

What We’re Looking For

Strong background in previous technical consulting (Data) and public sector expertise (this is a mandatory requirement)

Established relationships within major government departments (this is a mandatory requirement)

Understanding of data, technology, and digital transformation

Familiar with data and AI buzzwords and able to ground them in government use cases:

Analytics for fraud detection, citizen services, and operational efficiency.

AI/ML applied in policy, security, or service delivery contexts.

A natural communicator, ideally an extrovert techie who enjoys client interaction.

Self-motivated, curious, and willing to go “all in” to solve client problems.

Profit share

– share in the company’s long-term growth and success.

Bonus opportunities

– including a 10–15% employment bonus and ownership dividend potential (five-figure payouts possible in strong years).

Career growth

– with 25% year-on-year growth targets, there are significant opportunities to progress.

Work-life balance

– remote-first, collaborative culture with no long-hours expectation. Flexible working options

Meaningful impact

– apply your skills to projects that strengthen public services and improve society.

Seniority level

Mid-Senior level

Employment type

Full-time

Job function

Information Technology

Industries

IT Services and IT Consulting and Business Consulting and Services

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