Job Description
Head of Supplier Relationship Management (G6)
Location: London / hyrbid (with flexibility for Manchester-based candidates)Clearance: Active or recently lapsed SC requiredContract: Initial 6 monthsDaily Rate: £650 - £750 inside ir35
The Opportunity
We're hiring a senior strategic leader to shape and manage relationships with some of the most important technology suppliers supporting the UK public sector.
This is a high-impact role at the centre of government, working across digital, commercial, and policy teams to ensure the UK gets maximum value from its technology partnerships.
You will operate in a fast-paced, highly visible environment, engaging with senior stakeholders-including ministers-and influencing how government works with both global technology providers and emerging digital businesses.
Responsibilities
* Lead the development and execution of supplier strategy across a complex digital landscape
* Build and manage senior relationships with key technology suppliers (including global firms and high-growth companies)
* Act as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, including leadership teams and ministerial offices
* Shape how government engages with:
o Major technology providers (e.g. cloud, enterprise platforms)
o SMEs and scale-ups in the digital ecosystem
* Support major commercial initiatives and strategic partnerships, ensuring long-term value
* Translate complex commercial and technical topics into clear, impactful briefings
* Operate across multiple priorities, responding to a fast-moving and evolving environment
What We're Looking For Essential Experience
* Proven experience managing strategic supplier or partnership relationships
* Track record of working with senior stakeholders (Director/C-suite level or equivalent)
* Experience operating in complex, fast-paced environments
* Ability to translate complex information into clear insights and recommendations
* Strong commercial awareness and understanding of supplier dynamics
Highly Desirable
* Experience working with:
o Major technology providers (e.g. AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow)
o Digital, data, or cloud-based services
* Exposure to both private and public sector environments
* Understanding of SME/scale-up ecosystems or innovation markets
* Degree-level education (or equivalent); MBA advantageous
Key Attributes
We're looking for individuals who are:
* Strategic thinkers who can see the bigger picture
* Politically aware and able to navigate complex stakeholder environments
* Relationship-focused, with strong emotional intelligence
* Adaptable and comfortable with ambiguity
* Confident, credible, and able to influence at senior levels
* Able to balance pace, pressure, and competing priorities