Account Director – Public Sector

Makers

. Take over and develop strategic relationships across government departments and central government .

Posted 10/6/2026full-timeLondon • United KingdomLead💰 £70,000 - £80,000 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in developing strategic relationships and executing operational excellence in public sector engagements, with a strong focus on technology and AI talent. Proven ability to navigate complex stakeholder environments and deliver high-quality tender responses while achieving ambitious revenue targets.

Highest-signal resume keywords

B2B Relationship ManagementPublic Sector Bids and TendersStakeholder EngagementRevenue Target AchievementCross-Functional Collaboration

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Hard Skills

Complex Solution SellingBusiness DevelopmentTender Response CoordinationPipeline ManagementStrategic Vision Development

Soft Skills

Excellent CommunicationIntellectual CuriosityOrganizational SkillsAutonomyCollaboration

Certifications & Qualifications

DBS Screening

Industry Keywords

Public SectorGovernment RelationsStakeholder DynamicsSafeguarding PoliciesPrevent Policies

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Take over and develop strategic relationships across government departments and central government
Work with partners to develop the evolving vision of tech talent in government and beyond
Execute Makers’ strategy with operational excellence as the key client contact
Build relationships, understand complex stakeholder environments, and involve senior leadership strategically
Develop business with existing public sector relationships
Identify priority departments, stakeholders, and routes into organisations
Develop a vision and strategy for technology and AI talent in government
Navigate stakeholder dynamics, funding, and procurement routes
Own public sector bids and tenders from qualification through submission
Coordinate teams to deliver compelling, high-quality tender responses
Maintain a high-quality pipeline and forecast accurately
Deliver against an ambitious revenue target
Collaborate with the CEO, CCO, delivery, marketing, and product teams

Requirements

What you’ll need

Strong track record of winning and growing complex, high-value B2B relationships
Experience selling complex solutions into large organisations
Commercial instinct and ability to identify and develop high-impact programmes
Ability to understand complex organisations, connect disparate information, and identify routes to growth
Intellectual curiosity and ability to learn quickly
Credibility with senior stakeholders and strong executive judgement
Highly autonomous, organised, persistent, and collaborative
Excellent communication skills, with ability to make complex ideas simple and compelling
Ability to win new business and grow key accounts at major scale
Experience working cross-functionally with delivery, marketing, and product teams
Public sector experience welcome but not essential
Ability to uphold Safeguarding and Prevent policies
Successful candidates must complete appropriate pre-employment checks, including DBS screening relevant to the role

Benefits

Comp & perks

At least 25 days’ holiday per year, excluding UK Bank Holidays
Winter and Spring company shutdown breaks
Unlimited fully paid wellness leave from day 1
Private Medical Insurance after passing probation
£500 annual Learning & Development allowance
Paid time off for training and learning
Daily meditation sessions
Company pension contributions
Enhanced parental pay and leave, including maternity, paternity, secondary caregiver, and adoption leave
Perks at Work account with shopping and leisure discounts