Strategic Consulting Lead (Public Sector)

TL;DR

Strategic Consulting Lead (Public Sector): Leading strategic advisory and growth for hirify.global's digital services within the UK Public Sector with an accent on navigating GDS Service Standards, modernising legacy IT estates, and fostering user-centred digital delivery. Focus on developing modernisation roadmaps, driving high-value bids, and shaping public sector digital policy through thought leadership.

Location: Must be based in the UK, specifically London, or be eligible for Security Check (SC) level clearance for UK government programs.

Company

hirify.global is an experience innovation company partnering with recognized brands and the UK digital government to unlock new value through data, AI, creativity, and technology.

What you will do

• Act as a strategic peer to Senior Civil Servants, guiding digital transformation and service delivery.
• Advise on breaking down 'Big IT' silos and implementing agile, multi-disciplinary team structures within government frameworks.
• Lead high-value bids and identify emerging digital service needs within Central Government.
• Grow an extensive network of senior officials, decision-makers, and policy influencers across the public sector.
• Represent hirify.global at major industry forums and produce thought leadership content on the future of government digital services.
• Engage with bodies like the CDDO to help shape future digital standards and policy.

Requirements

• Significant senior digital leadership experience within the UK Government or a technology services provider.
• Profound understanding of the Government Service Standard lifecycle (Discovery, Alpha, Beta, Live) and successful service assessment navigation.
• Proven commercial acumen to translate market trends into successful business growth and long-term partnerships.
• Exceptional communication skills, able to simplify complex technical or political narratives for executive-level audiences.
• Must currently hold, or be eligible for, Security Check (SC) level clearance, a mandatory requirement for sensitive government programmes.

Culture & Benefits

• Environment designed for continuous learning, meaningful impact, and professional growth.
• Values-driven culture focused on share, care, and dare.
• Workplace culture fostering creativity, diversity, and autonomy.
• Borderless, global framework enabling seamless collaboration.
• Commitment to building an inclusive culture where everyone feels supported.

Hiring process

• Talent Acquisition team will review applications focused on skills, experience, and potential.
• CV should cover relevant experiences and expertise, excluding age, gender, marital status, or headshot.
• Reasonable accommodations provided during the interview process if indicated.