Strategic Consulting Lead - Public Sector

Strategic Consulting Lead - Public Sector

Manchester

Why Valtech? We’re the experience innovation company - a trusted partner to the world’s most recognized brands. To our people we offer growth opportunities, a values-driven culture, international careers and the chance to shape the future of experience.

At Valtech, you’ll find an environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth. Whether you're pioneering new digital solutions, challenging conventional thinking or building the next generation of customer experiences, your work will help transform industries.

Valtechhas been at the heart of UK digital government since 1999. From delivering the award-winning DfT Blue Badge Digital Service to supportingmajor Public Sector clients withourtalentedteams; such as DfE,theHome Office, BBC,Ofstedthe Planning Inspectorate, GDSand the Treasury. We have a 25-yeartrack recordof passing GDS assessments and delivering services that millions of citizens rely on every day.

We are seeking a visionary strategist and industry leader to act as the bridge between the Public Sector’s strategic ambitions and our world-class delivery teams.

This is a role for a senior leader who has "been there",someone who understands the tension between legacy estate modernisation and the urgent need for user-centred, digital-first services.

As a Strategic Consulting Lead for Public Sector you are passionate about experience innovation and eager to push the boundaries of what’s possible. You bringmany years of experience, a growth mindset and a drive to make a lasting impact.

You will thrive in this role if you are:

• A curious problem solver who challenges the status quo
• A collaborator who values teamwork and knowledge-sharing
• Excited by the intersection of technology, creativity and data
• Experienced in Agile methodologies and consulting (a plus)

Role responsibilities

• Strategic Advisory (The "Trusted Advisor" Role)
• SCS Level Engagement:
  Act as a strategic peer to Senior Civil Servants (SCS1/2), helping them navigate the GDS Service Standard and the Technology Code of Practice.
• Complex Problem Solving:
  Provide 1-2-1 consultations to help departments move from "Digital Transformation" as a concept to "Digital Delivery" as a tangible reality.
• Modernisation Roadmaps:
  Advise on breaking down "Big IT" silos and implementing agile, multi-disciplinary team structures within government frameworks.
• Growth & Market Development
• Pitch Leadership:
  Take a lead role in high-value bids via the manyprocurementframeworksthat
  
  Valtechis positioned on, including Tech Services, DSP, G-Cloud, DOS, Big Data and Analytics and Back Office Software
  2. ensuring our proposals are grounded in deep departmental context and public sector value.
• Opportunity Scoping:
  
  Identify emerging needs within Central Government, from AI-driven automation to data-sharing initiatives and digital transformation.
• Relationship Architecture:
  Leverage and grow an extensive personal network of senior officials, decision-makers, and policy influencers across the public sector.
• Thought Leadership & Influence
• Public Profile:
  Represent Valtechat majorindustryforums/eventssuch astech
  
  UK,Government Transformation Summit, CGPNand influential industry think tanks.
• Content Creation:
  Produce high-quality whitepapers, casestudiesand articles on the future of "Joined-up Government" and the ethical application of technology in public services.
• Policy Shaping:
  Engage with bodies like the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) to help shape the standards of tomorrow.

• Government Pedigree:
  
  Significant experience in a senior digital role within the UK Government (ideally ex-GDS or a major delivery department) or a senior leadership role at a technology services provider.
• Deep Domain Expertise:
  Youpossessa profound understanding of the Government Service Standard lifecycle—Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live—and how to successfully navigate a service through assessment.
• Commercial Acumen: A proven ability to spot market trends and translate them into successful business growth and long-term partnerships.
• Exceptional Communication: A powerful storyteller who…