Head of Supplier Relationship Management (G6)Location: London / hyrbid (with flexibility for Manchester-based candidates)
Clearance: Active or recently lapsed SC required
Contract: Initial 6 months
Daily Rate: £650 - £750 inside ir35
The OpportunityWe’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:*Major technology providers (e.g. cloud, enterprise platforms)
*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:*Major technology providers (e.g. AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Salesforce, ServiceNow)
*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 AttributesWe’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