Business Development Director - Public Sector Job at Elsewhen (London)

Job Description

We are seeking an ambitious Business Development Director to lead and grow our Public Sector practice. In this pivotal role, you will be responsible for building a portfolio of strategic accounts and solidifying Elsewhen's position as a leading AI and transformation partner for central and local government. This is a unique opportunity to drive the expansion of a key growth area for the business, building upon our established presence on the G-Cloud 14, AI DPS, and DOS7 frameworks. Your leadership, sales acumen, and deep industry network will be critical as we mature our public sector footprint.

Job Responsibility

Drive Revenue Growth: Take full ownership of the public sector sales cycle—from initial prospecting and qualification to bid management and deal closure—with a clear focus on achieving ambitious revenue targets
Scale the Pipeline: Develop and execute the sales strategy to expand our pipeline of high-value opportunities within key government departments and agencies
Win High-Value Bids: Lead the end-to-end bid process for major public sector frameworks (including G-Cloud, DOS, and AI DPS), leveraging our thought leadership to create winning proposals
Deepen Strategic Relationships: Cultivate and nurture relationships with senior leaders and departmental decision-makers across your target accounts, becoming a trusted advisor on AI-driven transformation and operational productivity
Shape and Sell Our Value Proposition: Articulate the Elsewhen proposition for public sector buyers, clearly communicating how our AI-powered solutions in LLM, Generative AI, and Machine Learning can solve their most pressing challenges and drive sales
Represent Elsewhen: Act as the public face of our public sector practice at key industry events and TechUK sessions to build our brand, generate leads, and enhance our position as an innovator in the sector

Requirements

A proven track record of exceeding sales targets by building strategic relationships with senior civil servants and departmental heads within the UK public sector
10+ years of experience managing complex sales cycles from initial prospecting to deal closure, specifically within central and/or local government
Demonstrable expertise in successfully writing and winning bids through major government procurement frameworks (e.g., G-Cloud, DOS)
Experience in scaling a business pipeline within a digital consultancy or technology services environment
Strong understanding of digital transformation, AI, data, and modern engineering practices
Exceptional leadership credentials with the ability to inspire clients and internal teams, driving growth by deeply understanding and solving client problems

What we offer

Private Health Insurance: Comprehensive coverage for both physical and mental health
Flexible and Remote-First Work Environment: Choose how and where you work, with the option for weekly team meet-ups in central London
Generous Leave Policy: 27 days of holiday plus bank holidays
Family friendly policies, including enhanced maternity, paternity and shared
Learning and Development: Individual annual budget of £2,000 for learning and development, with dedicated learning days
Feel Better Fund: £500 to help set up your remote office
Social Events: Monthly and quarterly team events, an annual team trip, and half-yearly social events
Gym Membership Contribution: Support for maintaining your physical health
Pension Contribution: Enhanced employer pension contribution of 6%
Bonus Opportunities: Potential to receive a discretionary (non-contractual) bonus based on business and personal achievements

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