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We are looking for a Client Partner to own and grow Softwire’s relationships with the Department for Science, Innovation and Technology (DSIT) and its associated bodies, including GDS and relevant arm’s-length organisations. The role is focused on building a strategic footprint within DSIT, turning existing delivery credibility into sustained, proactive growth across digital, data, AI and modern service delivery. You will be accountable for senior stakeholder relationships, account strategy, opportunity identification and bid leadership across this landscape. Working closely with delivery leaders to stay grounded in client context, your primary focus is on shaping future opportunities and converting them into long-term, multi-service engagements. You will report to the Client Success Director. As part of the wider public sector leadership team, you will contribute to a portfolio of £25m+ with clear growth ambitions over the next 2–3 years.
Job Responsibility:
Build and maintain trusted relationships at Deputy Director and Director level across DSIT and its delivery bodies
Position Softwire as a credible, delivery-led partner in modern digital services
Track DSIT policy, funding and delivery priorities and translate them into clear opportunity hypotheses
Work with delivery, practice and marketing teams to support targeted thought leadership and engagement activity aligned to DSIT’s agenda
Own the DSIT account plan, including revenue targets, pipeline and growth strategy
Expand Softwire’s footprint from individual engagements to multi-year, multi-service relationships
Ensure opportunities are identified early, shaped collaboratively and aligned to Softwire’s strengths
Maintain a strong view of upcoming DSIT opportunities, both formal and informal
Lead bid and pitch strategy, including win themes, positioning and client narrative
Bring deep client context into bids and senior conversations, supported by delivery and technical colleagues
Requirements:
Strong knowledge of central government, ideally within digital, data or technology-led programmes
Existing credibility within DSIT, GDS or adjacent bodies (or can build this quickly)
Track record of turning delivery credibility into growth, not just managing existing work
Comfortable working with outcome-based, multidisciplinary services rather than pure staff augmentation
Thinks strategically about accounts but is hands-on when needed
Spots opportunities early and engages clients ahead of formal procurement
Can shape clear, compelling narratives linking client needs to delivery capability
Collaborative by default and enjoys working as part of a senior leadership team
Comfortable operating in ambiguous, evolving environments
Experience with account planning, pipeline management and bid leadership
Motivates teams around shared client goals and works constructively through delivery and organisational constraints
What we offer:
Profit share based on company performance which ranges from £15,000-£20,000
Pension: Additional 5% of salary
25 days annual leave (with the option to buy up-to 10 more days)
Time off for company-wide morale events, time off for charitable activities
Free annual eye test, income protection, cycle to work, electric vehicle lease schemes, and payroll charity donations