Client Growth Director – Public Sector Data Analytics

Ipsos North America

Client Growth Director leading public sector data insights and analytics at Ipsos. Overseeing bid management, opportunity identification, proposal development, and stakeholder engagement.

Posted 4/16/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomLeadWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Identify and assess new business opportunities within the public sector data space by conducting detailed market research and analysis.
Utilize internal networks to collaborate and create comprehensive and competitive proposals. Lead the response to RFPs, ensuring alignment with client objectives and Ipsos Data Labs service offerings.
Develop and implement internal processes that enhance efficiency and effectiveness in responding to opportunities.
Build and maintain a wide network of contacts across the public sector data space to facilitate business development activities and stay informed of market trends and needs.
Develop an in-depth understanding of Ipsos Data Labs service lines to enhance the quality and relevance of proposals and client pitches.
Advise on skill requirements and teach internal teams the competencies needed to address emerging trends and client needs in the public sector.

Requirements

What you’ll need

Business leadership skills
A proven track record in business development within the public sector focused on data services.
Established network of contacts within the industry and specifically public sector central government.
Stakeholder Engagement: Building and maintaining relationships with public sector clients, influencers, and decision-makers.
Deep understanding of public sector data dynamics and key stakeholders
Bid management:
Lead generation / Opportunity Identification: Experience of researching and identifying new business opportunities and potential RFPs (Request for Proposals) in the public sector.
Bid Strategy Formulation: Experience of developing a strategic approach
Team Coordination: Experienced at Leading a cross-functional team to compile and produce submission content
Skilled in proposal writing (Able to craft compelling narrative for proposals)
Demonstrable risk assessment and mitigation experience in bidding process and development of mitigation strategies.
Budget Management: Managing costs related to the bid preparation process
Compliance Assurance: Understanding of all bid regulations and standards.

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave
Pension contribution
Income protection
Life assurance
Flexible working applications
Professional development opportunities

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Hard Skills & Tools

business developmentmarket researchproposal writingbid managementlead generationrisk assessmentbudget managementcompliance assurancestrategic approach formulationteam coordination

Soft Skills

business leadershipstakeholder engagementrelationship buildingcollaborationcommunicationteachingnetworkingadaptabilityproblem-solvinganalytical thinking