Client Partner

UBDS

Client Partner responsible for developing strategic relationships and driving account growth in the public sector. Collaborating with senior stakeholders to ensure client satisfaction and successful outcomes.

Posted 5/27/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSeniorWebsite

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudCyber Security

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Own and develop senior client relationships across strategic accounts, primarily within the public sector
Drive account growth through expansion of existing engagements and identification of new opportunities
Work closely with Managing Partners to define and execute account strategies aligned to UBDS group growth objectives
Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including C-level contacts, understanding business priorities and shaping solutions accordingly
Ensure high levels of client satisfaction, retention, and long-term partnership development
Identify, shape, and support the conversion of opportunities into revenue across the UBDS service portfolio
Collaborate with delivery teams to ensure successful execution and alignment with client expectations
Lead and coordinate multi-disciplinary teams to position, pursue, and secure strategic opportunities
Develop and maintain strong relationships with partner organisations to enhance client value and extend reach
Support targeted new business development activities, including selective private sector opportunities where appropriate
Contribute to the development of thought leadership, case studies, and client success stories
Maintain accurate account plans, pipeline visibility, and revenue forecasts within Hubspot

Requirements

What you’ll need

Proven experience in a Client Partner, Account Director, or senior client-facing role within professional services or consulting
Strong track record of managing and growing strategic accounts, particularly within the UK public sector
Experience in consultative, value-based selling and account expansion within complex organisations
Demonstrated success in delivering revenue growth and building long-term client relationships
Deep understanding of public sector procurement, governance, and operating environments
Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and convert growth opportunities
Excellent stakeholder management skills, with experience engaging senior executives and decision-makers
Broad understanding of digital transformation, including cloud, data and AI, and cybersecurity
Ability to operate effectively across both sales and delivery environments
Strong collaboration and leadership skills, particularly in matrixed organisations
Relevant industry or sales certifications (Desirable)
Knowledge of public sector frameworks (e.g. G-Cloud, Digital Outcomes and Specialists (DOS))

Benefits

Comp & perks

Training – All team members are offered a number of options in terms of personal development, whether it is technical led, business acumen or methodologies. We want you to grow with us and to help us achieve more
Private medical cover for you and your spouse/partner, offered via Vitality
Discretionary bonus based on a blend of personal and company performance
Holiday – You will receive 25 Days holiday, plus 1 day for Birthday and 1 day for your work anniversary in addition to UK bank holidays
Electric Vehicle leasing with salary sacrifice
Contributed Pension Scheme
Death in service cover

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Hard Skills & Tools

consultative sellingvalue-based sellingaccount expansionrevenue growthdigital transformationcloud computingdata analysisartificial intelligencecybersecuritypublic sector procurement

Soft Skills

client relationship managementstakeholder managementcommercial acumencollaborationleadershipstrategic thinkingcommunicationproblem-solvingadaptabilityteam coordination

Certifications

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