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Programmes Director (Government contracts)
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Have you managed directly, and in a matrix fashion, large teams on delivery of a large complicated programme?
Are you used to being the main relationship manager to the funder?
Are you after a strategic senior programmes opportunity that still sees you remain hands on with the delivery?
An established professional body has a unique opportunity to join them in managing an already running large complex programme in a collaborative working environment. As the Programmes Director (Government contracts) you will be accountable for delivery of a multi-million pound contract to support providers to prepare them for successful delivery and provision scale up. The role involves leading one team directly including providing strategic and operational direction and oversight to other teams across the organisation involved in the contract delivery. The role is the key point of contact for the government funder.
This is considered part of the organisation’s leadership team, and you will also find yourself contributing to bid proposal development. You will be accountable for budget spend, forecasting and month on month spend. As the Programmes Director it is essential that you act swiftly and decisively on any issues or challenges. Oversee the development of reporting that meets contractual obligations and demonstrates effective programme management.
This will be an initial 12 month contract.
Salary: £75,150
Benefits include:
- Hybrid working 1 day in the office a week
- 30 days holiday not including bank holidays
- 35 hour week
Essential criteria:
- Proven experience leading large complex government funded programmes
- A natural leader and influencer used to managing large teams
- Excellent stakeholder engagement track record, especially with funders
- Clear understanding of contract management and bid proposals
- Ability to effectively manage programme budgets
Application closing date: 20th October
If this sounds like the role for you, then we would love to hear back. We are reviewing CVs as and when we are receiving them so, if you are keen to apply, then please do so today!
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Finance Director - Central Government
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We have an excellent contract opportunity for a Finance Director within a Central Government department.
The department is going through a period of significant transformation and the incumbent will ensure robust financial stewardship, effective governance, and value-for-money decision-making, enabling the department to achieve its key objectives.
As a full member of the main board, your remit will be to provide strategic leadership and management of all financial, commercial, and economic activities.
Key responsibilities of the role:
- Leading the Finance and Commercial functions
- Providing strategic financial guidance to the CEO and Executive Team
- Driving continuous improvement in financial operations, systems, and service delivery.
- Champion value-for-money and evidence-based decision-making in all major initiatives.
Essential experience
- Senior financial leadership gained in a complex organisation. Some of your experience will have been gained in the public sector
- Shaping and delivering strategic direction
- Proven track record in financial management and delivering value for money
- Deep knowledge of financial control, reporting, and performance management
- Strong understanding of Managing Public Money and government functional standards
- Strong, visible, and inclusive leadership at board level
- Strategic, analytical, and critical thinking
- Leading multi-disciplinary teams through change
- Building and managing diverse stakeholder relationships
- Clear communication of complex financial concepts
Essential Qualifications
- Fully qualified accountant (CCAB, CIMA, or equivalent)
This contract is inside scope of IR35 and offered on a hybrid working model (2 days office / 3 days WFH)
To be considered, you must be eligible and prepared to be vetted to SC clearance level.
If you have any questions, please contact (url removed)
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UK Government Reporter - London
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Location
London
Business Area
News and Media
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**Description & Requirements**
Bloomberg News is one of the biggest financial and business news organizations in the world. We lead the way in breaking news and providing analysis on financial markets, from daily coverage through to in-depth features. We are known for our quality, accuracy and ability to deliver news investors can use. It's what keeps us inventing and re-inventing, all the time.
We are looking for a tenacious, committed and experienced reporter to join our politics team in London. Based in Westminster, you'll cover Prime Minister Keir Starmer's administration and the intersection between policy, the economy and the markets.
You'll share the wider team's focus on the Labour Party's fiscal policies, its plan for growth and its response to challenges including Reform UK leader Nigel Farage and President Donald Trump. The successful candidate will have an existing network of high-level sources and a proven track record of breaking news that sets the agenda. You will work closely with teams from across the Bloomberg newsroom to reveal government decisions, explaining what they mean for the economy, markets and business.
Cutting through the noise, an ability to see the bigger picture and a thirst for scoops are essential. Ahead lie battles over taxes, financial regulation and Labour's efforts to keep the support of the business community. The ideal candidate will also be a strong writer and able to explain complex events in ways that grabs Bloomberg's sophisticated, busy and globally minded reader.
We'll expect you to contribute to platforms including podcasts, radio and television and our Readout and Balance of Power newsletters. It's an intense beat in the London newsroom, and one that will give you the opportunity to produce exclusive work that the competition is forced to follow.
**We'll trust you to:**
+ Develop sources and sniff out news at the highest levels of government
+ Work with reporters and editors across the newsroom to deliver maximum impact for our readers
+ Produce must-read features
**You'll need to have:**
+ A deep understanding of UK government and the intersection of politics, business and finance
+ At least five years' experience in political, financial or business journalism
+ A proven track-record of breaking news
+ Ability to work calmly under deadline
**We'd love to see:**
+ multi-platform experience; radio, television, podcast, etc
+ collaborative attitude
Life at Bloomberg is many things, but it's never dull. We're a truly global business with a truly diverse workforce. We pride ourselves on being open, inclusive and collaborative, and provide a work environment that inspires our employees to be their best. We offer competitive compensation, comprehensive healthcare coverage, and programs to support you and your family through different life stages, from parental leave to generous retirement savings plans.
**If this sounds like you:**
Apply if you think we're a good match. We'll get in touch to let you know what the next steps are, but in the meantime feel free to have a look at this:
Bloomberg is an equal opportunity employer and we value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of age, ancestry, color, gender identity or expression, genetic predisposition or carrier status, marital status, national or ethnic origin, race, religion or belief, sex, sexual orientation, sexual and other reproductive health decisions, parental or caring status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy or parental leave, protected veteran status, status as a victim of domestic violence, or any other classification protected by applicable law.
Bloomberg is a disability inclusive employer. Please let us know if you require any reasonable adjustments to be made for the recruitment process. If you would prefer to discuss this confidentially, please email
Client Partner Central Government
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Our Public Services team has achieved some of the largest growth of both people and projects across NTT Data UK, and this position represents a key role within this business unit. NTT is an agile, innovative, and extremely people-focused company; it feels like a start-up but with serious backing and has the reputation of exceptional end-to-end solutions. You'll be joining the 6th largest IT Service Provider, present in more than 50 countries. From our roots in Japan, NTT DATA's mission is to facilitate business change and technology transformation across many industries for a better future for our business, people, and community. Everything we do is underpinned by our core values of 'Clients First,' 'Teamwork,' and 'Foresight,' and we achieve these by putting people first. We support and celebrate our differences and preferences, these are what makes us unique. Some of our initiatives, collectively known as "DO Diversity," aim to create a space for us to learn and get involved in building a truly diverse environment.
**What you'll be doing:**
In this role, your primary focus will be on establishing and nurturing productive relationships with various stakeholders, including sales support and service lines. You will collaborate with these teams to craft tailored solutions that address your clients' specific business needs. This involves engaging with key personnel within assigned customer accounts and extending your network by fostering connections with decision makers and influencers, both at CXO levels and below. Through these relationships, you will emphasize the value our services bring to the table, irrespective of immediate sales prospects.
Part of your responsibilities will encompass building and cultivating partnerships with vendors and other key collaborators to drive the growth of our business. You will take charge of managing the commercial and contractual aspects of client relationships, skillfully negotiating to ensure mutually beneficial outcomes.
Your role also entails effective management of the sales pipeline. You'll be proficient in identifying opportunities, nurturing leads, closing sales, and achieving revenue targets. You'll leverage your understanding of our diverse service offerings and digital capabilities to align them with the unique business priorities of our clients. Co-creating comprehensive multiyear roadmaps will be a significant aspect of your engagement.
Through tailored value propositions, you will communicate how our company differentiates itself and addresses clients' specific needs. You will proactively balance new business pursuits with renewals, employing strategic sales efforts to maximize results. Additionally, you will continuously assess, clarify, and validate customer requirements to ensure their evolving needs are met. Your tenacity in following up with customers will be key in transitioning discussions into concrete interest and deal execution. Your negotiation skills will be geared towards achieving pricing and commercial agreements that align with our profitability objectives.
Furthermore, you will consistently monitor progress toward revenue and margin targets, devising strategies to exceed expectations. You will ensure comprehensive coverage of work orders across our client base and uphold accountability for delivering budgeted margins, encompassing project and net margins.
Taking ownership of delivery across all revenue streams, you will lead efforts in developing solutions that best cater to customer needs. This includes defining project deliverables and coordinating the involvement of cross-functional company personnel. Collaborating closely with sales support and service lines, you will structure solutions that align with client requirements, presenting them back in compelling proposals. Effective account operations management will be a priority, entailing setting objectives, establishing work breakdown structures, ensuring timely timesheet completion, and proficiently managing work in progress and work at risk.
**What experience you'll bring:**
Our successful candidate will be an experienced Account Manager who has worked on new business sales including deal sizes in the range of £5m - £20m and/or has a proven track record of significantly growing existing accounts within the central government or government infrastructure (rail/road) domain. A strong network of current relationships with key departments including (HMRC, DWP, DEFRA, DSIT, DBT etc and the associated and Arms Lengths Bodies) would be advantageous.
**Who we are:**
We're a business with a global reach that empowers local teams, and we undertake hugely exciting work that is genuinely changing the world. Our advanced portfolio of consulting, applications, business process, cloud, and infrastructure services will allow you to achieve great things by working with brilliant colleagues, and clients, on exciting projects.
Our inclusive work environment prioritises mutual respect, accountability, and continuous learning for all our people. This approach fosters collaboration, well-being, growth, and agility, leading to a more diverse, innovative, and competitive organisation. We are also proud to share that we have a range of Inclusion Networks such as: the Women's Business Network, Cultural and Ethnicity Network, LGBTQ+ & Allies Network, Neurodiversity Network and the Parent Network.
For more information on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion please click here: Creating Inclusion Together at NTT DATA UK | NTT DATA ( we'll offer you:**
We offer a range of tailored benefits that support your physical, emotional, and financial wellbeing. Our Learning and Development team ensure that there are continuous growth and development opportunities for our people. We also offer the opportunity to have flexible work options.
You can find more information about NTT DATA UK & Ireland here: are an equal opportunities employer. We believe in the fair treatment of all our employees and commit to promoting equity and diversity in our employment practices. We are also a proud Disability Confident Committed Employer - we are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce. We actively collaborate with individuals who have disabilities and long-term health conditions which have an effect on their ability to do normal daily activities, ensuring that barriers are eliminated when it comes to employment opportunities. In line with our commitment, we guarantee an interview to applicants who declare to us, during the application process, that they have a disability and meet the minimum requirements for the role. If you require any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know. Join us in building a truly diverse and empowered team.
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Client Director Central Government
Posted 23 days ago
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You will produce new business with a defined set of ServiceNow's largest existing accounts. You will oversee executive relationship management for assigned accounts and lead virtual teams, including Solution Sales, Solution Consulting, Support and Professional Services, in supporting our most esteemed clients.
**What you get to do in this role:**
+ Provide strategic leadership to clients
+ Be the relationship manager between customers and ServiceNow
+ Work with the greater ServiceNow solution teams to develop a ServiceNow solution based on the customer's strategic outcomes
+ Manage all Executive relationships between ServiceNow and assigned clients
+ Oversee worldwide development of assigned accounts, including development and deployment of worldwide resources
+ Build trust and deep multi-tiered relationships through assigned clients' organization, from project/IT teams to CxO level
+ Develop a clear roadmap and building capabilities across our clients and ServiceNow teams to promote an outstanding customer experience
+ Achieve financial targets set out for the assigned clients, including Licenses, Renewals and Professional Services
**To be successful in this role you have:**
+ Experience in leveraging or critically thinking about how to integrate AI into work processes, decision-making, or problem-solving. This may include using AI-powered tools, automating workflows, analyzing AI-driven insights, or exploring AI's potential impact on the function or industry.
+ 7+ years of experience in client management, and aligning account strategies to revenue opportunities
+ 2+ years of experience as a Client Director or equivalent role with validated multi-million-dollar sales solutions experience and Executive level relationship management
+ Previous sales experience in IT Service Management, HR, Security Operations, Customer Service and IT Operations Management (within software or IT sales organizations)
+ Experience achieving sales targets
+ Experience leading virtual or matrixed teams
+ Ability to understand broad, macro-level business IT needs for a prospective client
+ Travel up to 50% (depending on geography/region)
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**Equal Opportunity Employer**
ServiceNow is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or nationality, ancestry, age, disability, gender identity or expression, marital status, veteran status, or any other category protected by law. In addition, all qualified applicants with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment in accordance with legal requirements.
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Sales Director Local Government
Posted 15 days ago
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We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
Why you will love this opportunity as Sales Director – Local Government at Civica
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Second-Line Sales Leader with expertise in Local Government to lead and develop a team of first-line sales managers. This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth across our Public Sector portfolio, with a particular focus on navigating complex change, delivering through others, and exceeding revenue targets in a rapidly evolving environment.
You’ll bring a strong understanding of the Local Government landscape including its commercial drivers, procurement frameworks, and transformation agendas and use that insight to shape and execute high-impact sales strategies. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic thinking, operational execution, and people development.
Why you will do to be successful in this role:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of first-line sales managers, ensuring consistent delivery through high-performing leaders
- Drive commercial success across the Local Government portfolio, identifying and converting strategic opportunities within a complex and evolving market
- Translate business objectives into actionable sales plans, ensuring alignment across regions, product lines, and customer segments
- Deliver against revenue and growth metrics, consistently exceeding targets through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account development
- Navigate and manage significant change, including mergers, restructures, and shifts in market dynamics, while maintaining team engagement and performance
- Champion innovation and agility, embracing new ideas and ensuring rapid execution and implementation across the sales function
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Finance, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless go-to-market execution and customer success
- Monitor performance metrics, coach for improvement, and foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous learning
Requirements
- Proven experience in second-line sales leadership, managing managers and delivering results through others
- Deep understanding of the Local Government sectorwithin a SaaS or technology-led environment, including commercial models, procurement processes, and transformation priorities
- Demonstrated success in leading teams through rapid change, with the ability to execute and embed new strategies at pace
- Strong track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving growth across complex public sector portfolios
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strategic mindset with operational discipline, able to balance long-term vision with short-term delivery
We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work
There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
Benefits
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!
Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.
Financial Well-being & Security
Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future.
Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness.
Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum.
Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).
Health & Perks
Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare.
Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more.
Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.
Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities.
Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.
At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
Sales Director Local Government
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
Why you will love this opportunity as Sales Director – Local Government at Civica
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Second-Line Sales Leader with expertise in Local Government to lead and develop a team of first-line sales managers. This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth across our Public Sector portfolio, with a particular focus on navigating complex change, delivering through others, and exceeding revenue targets in a rapidly evolving environment.
You’ll bring a strong understanding of the Local Government landscape including its commercial drivers, procurement frameworks, and transformation agendas and use that insight to shape and execute high-impact sales strategies. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic thinking, operational execution, and people development.
Why you will do to be successful in this role:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of first-line sales managers, ensuring consistent delivery through high-performing leaders
- Drive commercial success across the Local Government portfolio, identifying and converting strategic opportunities within a complex and evolving market
- Translate business objectives into actionable sales plans, ensuring alignment across regions, product lines, and customer segments
- Deliver against revenue and growth metrics, consistently exceeding targets through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account development
- Navigate and manage significant change, including mergers, restructures, and shifts in market dynamics, while maintaining team engagement and performance
- Champion innovation and agility, embracing new ideas and ensuring rapid execution and implementation across the sales function
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Finance, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless go-to-market execution and customer success
- Monitor performance metrics, coach for improvement, and foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous learning
Requirements
- Proven experience in second-line sales leadership, managing managers and delivering results through others
- Deep understanding of the Local Government sectorwithin a SaaS or technology-led environment, including commercial models, procurement processes, and transformation priorities
- Demonstrated success in leading teams through rapid change, with the ability to execute and embed new strategies at pace
- Strong track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving growth across complex public sector portfolios
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strategic mindset with operational discipline, able to balance long-term vision with short-term delivery
We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work
There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
Benefits
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!
Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.
Financial Well-being & Security
Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future.
Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness.
Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum.
Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).
Health & Perks
Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare.
Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more.
Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.
Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities.
Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.
At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
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Sales Director Local Government
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
Why you will love this opportunity as Sales Director – Local Government at Civica
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Second-Line Sales Leader with expertise in Local Government to lead and develop a team of first-line sales managers. This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth across our Public Sector portfolio, with a particular focus on navigating complex change, delivering through others, and exceeding revenue targets in a rapidly evolving environment.
You’ll bring a strong understanding of the Local Government landscape including its commercial drivers, procurement frameworks, and transformation agendas and use that insight to shape and execute high-impact sales strategies. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic thinking, operational execution, and people development.
Why you will do to be successful in this role:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of first-line sales managers, ensuring consistent delivery through high-performing leaders
- Drive commercial success across the Local Government portfolio, identifying and converting strategic opportunities within a complex and evolving market
- Translate business objectives into actionable sales plans, ensuring alignment across regions, product lines, and customer segments
- Deliver against revenue and growth metrics, consistently exceeding targets through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account development
- Navigate and manage significant change, including mergers, restructures, and shifts in market dynamics, while maintaining team engagement and performance
- Champion innovation and agility, embracing new ideas and ensuring rapid execution and implementation across the sales function
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Finance, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless go-to-market execution and customer success
- Monitor performance metrics, coach for improvement, and foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous learning
Requirements
- Proven experience in second-line sales leadership, managing managers and delivering results through others
- Deep understanding of the Local Government sectorwithin a SaaS or technology-led environment, including commercial models, procurement processes, and transformation priorities
- Demonstrated success in leading teams through rapid change, with the ability to execute and embed new strategies at pace
- Strong track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving growth across complex public sector portfolios
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strategic mindset with operational discipline, able to balance long-term vision with short-term delivery
We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work
There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
Benefits
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!
Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.
Financial Well-being & Security
Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future.
Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness.
Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum.
Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).
Health & Perks
Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare.
Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more.
Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.
Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities.
Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.
At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
Sales Director Local Government
Posted 15 days ago
Job Viewed
Job Description
We’re Civica and we make software that helps deliver critical services for citizens all around the world. From local to state government, to education, to health and care, over 5,000 public bodies across the globe use our software to help provide critical services to over 100 million citizens.
Our aspiration is to be a GovTech champion everywhere we work around the globe, supporting the needs of citizens and those that serve them every day. Building on 21 years of continuous growth and success, we're at a pivotal point on our journey to realise that aspiration.
Why you will love this opportunity as Sales Director – Local Government at Civica
We’re seeking a dynamic and experienced Second-Line Sales Leader with expertise in Local Government to lead and develop a team of first-line sales managers. This role is pivotal in driving strategic growth across our Public Sector portfolio, with a particular focus on navigating complex change, delivering through others, and exceeding revenue targets in a rapidly evolving environment.
You’ll bring a strong understanding of the Local Government landscape including its commercial drivers, procurement frameworks, and transformation agendas and use that insight to shape and execute high-impact sales strategies. This is a hands-on leadership role, requiring a balance of strategic thinking, operational execution, and people development.
Why you will do to be successful in this role:
Key Responsibilities
- Lead, coach, and develop a team of first-line sales managers, ensuring consistent delivery through high-performing leaders
- Drive commercial success across the Local Government portfolio, identifying and converting strategic opportunities within a complex and evolving market
- Translate business objectives into actionable sales plans, ensuring alignment across regions, product lines, and customer segments
- Deliver against revenue and growth metrics, consistently exceeding targets through disciplined pipeline management and strategic account development
- Navigate and manage significant change, including mergers, restructures, and shifts in market dynamics, while maintaining team engagement and performance
- Champion innovation and agility, embracing new ideas and ensuring rapid execution and implementation across the sales function
- Collaborate cross-functionally with Product, Marketing, Finance, and Delivery teams to ensure seamless go-to-market execution and customer success
- Monitor performance metrics, coach for improvement, and foster a culture of accountability, growth, and continuous learning
Requirements
- Proven experience in second-line sales leadership, managing managers and delivering results through others
- Deep understanding of the Local Government sectorwithin a SaaS or technology-led environment, including commercial models, procurement processes, and transformation priorities
- Demonstrated success in leading teams through rapid change, with the ability to execute and embed new strategies at pace
- Strong track record of exceeding revenue targets and driving growth across complex public sector portfolios
- Excellent leadership, coaching, and stakeholder management skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
- Strategic mindset with operational discipline, able to balance long-term vision with short-term delivery
We Want You to Bring Your Whole Self to Work
There is no such thing as the perfect candidate, so if you think you have what it takes but don't necessarily meet every single point on the list above, please still get in touch. We'd love to have a chat and see if you could be a great fit.
Why You'll Love Working with Us
As a company, we're passionate about what we do and the citizens we serve. If you, too, want to champion the use of technology in public services to improve outcomes for citizens and public sector organizations, then Civica is the right place for you. We will help you unlock the best version of yourself, achieve career growth, and make a real difference to people and communities.
We know that when our people are happy, they work better and have greater job satisfaction. Here's what you can expect:
Benefits
Time Off & Work-Life Balance
25 Days Annual Leave + bank holidays – plus the option to buy up to 10 extra days!
Days of Difference – Up to 3 extra days off for volunteering.
Financial Well-being & Security
Pension Contributions – 5% employer match to support your future.
Income Protection – Up to 75% salary cover for long-term illness.
Life Assurance – 4x salary tax-free lump sum.
Critical Illness Cover – £25,000 lump sum (extendable to dependents).
Health & Perks
Private Medical Insurance – Fast access to private healthcare.
Health Cash Plan – Claim back physio, therapies & more.
Dental Insurance – Cover for routine & emergency care.
Affinity Groups – Join employee-led communities.
Bounty Bonus – Refer a friend & get rewarded.
At Civica, we are committed to building an inclusive and diverse workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a variety of perspectives drives innovation and excellence, and we welcome applicants from all backgrounds, cultures, and experiences.
We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate based on race, ethnicity, religion, gender, sexual orientation, disability, age, or any other legally protected characteristic. Our recruitment process is designed to ensure fairness and transparency, so every candidate has an equal chance to contribute to our mission.
If you need any adjustments or accommodations to participate in our recruitment process, please let us know. We are here to support you.
Bid Writer (Government Framework -IT)
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Bid Writer (Government Framework - Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation )
80k - 90k + Generous Benefits / Bonus
Full Time / Permanent
(Benefits include - Bonus, Training, Medical Plan, Dental, Health, Pension, Group Income Protection, Eye Test, Gym Discount, Cycle to work scheme and many more.)
Hybrid Working
Base office locations to choose from: London, Telford, Abingdon, Birmingham, Bath, Glasgow, Inverness, Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Narin, Newbury, Newcastle, Stevenage, Wales Pontypridd, Warrington, Woking and Worthing.
You must be eligible and willing to undergo SC security clearance.
Deerfoot Recruitment is proud to be assisting a leading Global Consultancy in their search for an experienced Technical Bid Writer (Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation)
to join their growing team. This is an exciting opportunity to play a pivotal role in shaping and driving complex bids and proposals that have a strategic impact on major business pursuits.
This position is offered on a hybrid working model, with flexibility for candidates based anywhere in the UK, and occasional travel as required for collaboration and client engagement.
There will be a requirement to attend the Telford office once per month with overnight stay.
You will also work closely with the public sector team who are based in London.
Expenses to Telford and any other sites will be reimbursed from the candidate's base office.
As Technical Bid Writer, you will be responsible for managing the full bid lifecycle across RFXs and proactive pursuits. You will ensure compliance, quality, and consistency throughout the process working closely with stakeholders across sales, solutioning, finance, and leadership teams. The successful candidate will bring strong analytical thinking, storytelling capability, and the ability to build and maintain trusted relationships across a variety of internal and external stakeholders.
Key Responsibilities:
- Lead and coordinate bid responses from initial planning through to submission
- Ensure all client deliverables meet high standards of quality, consistency, and strategic alignment
- Collaborate with subject matter experts to develop compelling pursuit storyboards and value propositions
- Manage stakeholder communication, governance, and budget considerations across complex projects
Ideal Candidate Profile:
- Consistent and demonstrable experience of large and/or complex deals in which the quality of written submissions is a key factor in winning the deal.
- Demonstrable experience in winning public sector bids including common government frameworks.
- Broad experience of technical writing, for example on topics such as Infrastructure, Applications and Digital Transformation, blending traditional offerings experience with innovative technologies and approaches.
- Strong copywriting skills applied to technical subject matter and clearly articulating win themes and business value.
- Able to develop junior and inexperienced team members on best practice writing skills.
Desirable skills:
- APMP certification would be an advantage but not essential (Association of Proposal Management Professionals)
If you're a skilled Bid Writer looking for your next challenge within a forward-thinking, fast-paced environment, we would love to hear from you.
Bid Writer / Proposal Writer / Tender Writer / Bid Author / Proposal Author / Technical Bid Writer / Government Bid Writer / IT Bid Writer / Public Sector Bid Writer /Framework Bid Writer
Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is a leading independent tech recruitment consultancy in the UK. For every CV sent to clients, we donate 1 to The Born Free Foundation. We are a Climate Action Workforce in partnership with Ecologi. If this role isn't right for you, explore our referral reward program with payouts at interview and placement milestones. Visit our website for details. Deerfoot Recruitment Solutions Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.