Senior Lead, Government Innovation and Economic Growth

Plexal · Manchestersenior

In short

▸Líder comercial estratégico en innovación gubernamental a nivel nacional en el Reino Unido.
▸Dirige oportunidades de alto valor en gobiernos centrales, agencias y sectores públicos, desde el primer contacto hasta la adjudicación del contrato.
▸Destaca por posicionarse como socio de confianza en transformación gubernamental, innovación y crecimiento económico, con enfoque en tecnología emergente.

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What they ask for

✓Experiencia comprobada en desarrollo comercial en entornos gubernamentales o del sector público.
✓Conocimiento profundo de políticas públicas, mecanismos de financiación y procesos de contratación del gobierno del Reino Unido.
✓Capacidad para identificar y capitalizar oportunidades estratégicas antes de la publicación formal de licitaciones.
✓Habilidades avanzadas de relaciones con altos cargos en gobiernos y organizaciones públicas.
✓Experiencia en el diseño y gestión de propuestas comerciales complejas en contextos multiestakeholder.
✓Capacidad para traducir tendencias políticas y de inversión en oportunidades comerciales sostenibles.

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Government procurementPublic sector reformInnovation adoptionEconomic growthAICyber resilienceScience and technologyPlace-based investmentCross-government go-to-marketOpportunity management

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The Role's Purpose Plexal operates at the intersection of government, industry and emerging technology, helping organisations turn innovation ambition into practical capability, adoption and measurable impact. The Senior Lead, Government Innovation & Economic Growth will play a critical role in shaping and delivering Plexal's growth across government. This is a nationally focused role responsible for identifying, shaping and securing high-value opportunities across central government, public sector organisations and strategic partners. Based in the North West, the role will help position Plexal at the forefront of the UK's evolving government and innovation landscape. As government influence, investment and decision-making become increasingly distributed beyond Whitehall, the role will help Plexal identify and capitalise on emerging opportunities across government, economic growth, public sector reform, innovation adoption and place-based investment. The successful candidate will combine strong commercial leadership with deep government insight, helping Plexal understand where policy, funding and customer priorities are moving and translating those trends into strategic opportunities, partnerships and sustainable revenue growth. This is a hands-on commercial leadership role combining business development, strategic relationship management, proposition development and opportunity leadership, while also acting as a senior advisor to the wider GTM and leadership teams. What You'll Do Government Growth & Opportunity Leadership Identify, prioritise and lead the pursuit of high-value opportunities across UK government. Build and maintain senior relationships across government departments, agencies, arm's-length bodies and wider public sector organisations. Shape early-stage opportunities by aligning customer priorities, policy developments and commercial propositions. Lead complex multi-stakeholder pursuits from early engagement through to contract award. Navigate government procurement and commercial environments, ensuring Plexal is well positioned to maximise success. Develop and maintain a strong understanding of government priorities, funding mechanisms and investment strategies to identify future opportunities ahead of formal procurement. Market Intelligence & Strategic Positioning Develop deep insight into emerging government priorities including economic growth, innovation adoption, AI, cyber resilience, public sector reform, science and technology, and place-based investment. Translate policy, market and customer insight into actionable growth opportunities for Plexal. Help shape Plexal's understanding of where government priorities, investment and demand are evolving. Identify emerging markets, funding streams and policy-driven opportunities that align with Plexal's strategic objectives. Position Plexal as a trusted partner capable of helping government translate ambition into adoption and measurable impact. Cross-Government Go-To-Market Leadership Shape and co-own Plexal's cross-government go-to-market strategy. Identify priority growth areas, departments and opportunity themes aligned to Plexal's strengths. Support the development and refinement of propositions that respond to changing government needs. Build repeatable approaches to opportunity identification, qualification and pursuit. Strengthen commercial discipline and opportunity management across the organisation. Support the creation of scalable propositions that can be applied across multiple government customers and sectors. Strategic Relationship Management & Ecosystem Development Act as a senior external representative for Plexal across government, industry and innovation ecosystem engagements. Build trusted relationships with senior government leaders, policy makers, commercial stakeholders and delivery partners. Establish Plexal as a credible voice within conversations around innovation, technology adoption, economic growth and government transformation.

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