Portfolio Director UK Public Sector
Portfolio Director UK Public Sector
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Role Purpose:
The Portfolio Director UK Public Sector is a strategic leadership role responsible for overseeing the delivery and growth of critical engagements across a diverse range of public sector clients. This includes organisations in Public Protection Transport Justice and Finance. As a senior leader within Version 1 the Portfolio Director ensures exceptional project outcomes drives portfolio expansion and strengthens client relationships while addressing complex challenges and delivering impactful solutions that support public services transformation.
Leveraging extensive expertise in managing largescale public sector programmes the Portfolio Director ensures that Version 1 continues to deliver innovative secure and sustainable solutions. A focus on operational excellence client satisfaction and strategic growth underpins this role as does a commitment to mentoring and empowering highperforming teams.
Key Responsibilities:
Portfolio Leadership and Delivery:
Oversee the successful delivery of a diverse portfolio of projects across the UK Public Sector ensuring alignment with timelines budgets and quality standards.
Act as the primary escalation point for portfolio delivery challenges maintaining accountability while empowering teams to succeed.
Implement and maintain robust governance frameworks to ensure compliance with regulatory operational and contractual requirements.
Client and Stakeholder Engagement:
Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across key public sector organisations including agencies in Public Protection Transport Justice and Finance.
Act as a strategic advisor identifying opportunities for collaboration and aligning transformation initiatives with client goals.
Lead highlevel client communication and negotiations ensuring project alignment with organisational objectives and stakeholder expectations.
Strategic Growth and Development:
Collaborate with Sales and Business Development teams to identify and secure new opportunities across the UK Public Sector.
Lead presales activities including bid responses proposition development and client presentations in partnership with Capability Leads.
Achieve revenue and profitability targets ensuring alignment of financial forecasts with portfolio performance and growth objectives.
Team Leadership and Development:
Foster a highperformance culture by mentoring and developing diverse multidisciplinary teams.
Drive engagement and retention through succession planning and clear career pathways for team members.
Oversee resource planning in collaboration with Capability Leads ensuring effective delivery and seamless service transitions.
Operational and Financial Excellence:
Ensure accurate revenue forecasting and develop proactive measures to address financial variances.
Monitor project and portfolio performance metrics leveraging datadriven insights to optimise delivery outcomes.
Champion crossfunctional collaboration to ensure integrated and efficient service delivery.
Thought Leadership and Advocacy:
Represent Version 1 as a thought leader across the UK Public Sector contributing to strategic decisionmaking and sector growth.
Actively engage in shaping the leadership teams agenda aligning with Version 1s values and objectives.
Qualifications :
Essential Experience:
Extensive experience managing largescale highvalue portfolios within the UK Public Sector with a proven track record in Public Protection Transport Justice and Finance.
Demonstrated success in delivering transformative technology and service change programmes in highly regulated complex environments.
Strong commercial acumen with a history of achieving revenue growth and managing financial performance against ambitious targets.
Proven ability to lead and inspire large diverse teams in multistakeholder contexts.
Skills and Attributes:
Exceptional communication and negotiation skills with the ability to influence senior stakeholders across diverse organisations.
Strategic thinking with a focus on measurable outcomes innovation and longterm growth.
Deep understanding of regulatory operational and governance frameworks relevant to the UK Public Sector.
Strong leadership presence fostering collaboration and a culture of excellence across teams and partners.
Security Clearance:
Eligibility for SC clearance is essential with a willingness to undergo Developed Vetting (DV) as required.
Core Competencies:
Leadership Excellence:Inspire and motivate teams to deliver exceptional outcomes in challenging environments.
ClientCentric Focus:Build and nurture relationships that align client success with Version 1s mission and values.
Growth and Innovation:Identify and capitalise on opportunities to expand portfolio reach and impact.
Operational Mastery:Apply robust governance financial management and risk mitigation practices to ensure high standards of delivery.
Collaboration and Integrity:Champion a culture of collaboration honesty and respect in all interactions.
Additional Information :
At Version 1 we believe in providing our employees with a comprehensive benefits package that prioritises their wellbeing professional growth and financial stability.
One of our standout advantages is the ability to work with a hybrid schedule along with business travel allowing our employees to strike a balance between work and life. We also offer a range of techrelated benefits including an innovative Tech Scheme to help keep our team members uptodate with the latest technology.
We prioritise the health and safety of our employees providing private medical and life insurance coverage as well as free eye tests and contributions towards glasses. Our team members can also stay ahead of the curve with incentivized certifications and accreditations including AWS Microsoft Oracle and Red Hat.
Our employeedesigned Profit Share scheme divides a portion of our companys profits each quarter amongst employees. We are dedicated to helping our employees reach their full potential offering Pathways Career Development Quarterly a programme designed to support professional growth.
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Remote Work :
Yes
Employment Type :
Fulltime
Employment Type
Remote
