Associate Director/Director

Freshminds; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid work setup

Work From Anywhere allowance

Job summary

A high-growth advisory firm in Greater London is seeking an Associate Director to lead a team focused on delivering exceptional client experiences. You will coach and support junior consultants, collaborate on refining training processes, and drive operational excellence without sales targets. This hybrid position offers three days in the office and flexibility for remote work. Ideal for a consulting professional who thrives in fast-paced environments and desires to shape delivery excellence in a growing international firm.

Qualifications

• Proven experience managing teams in consulting or research environments.
• Strong people leadership, coaching, and mentoring skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑growth, high‑performance setting.

Responsibilities

• Coach and develop team leads and junior consultants.
• Partner with HR and Product Leads to refine internal training.
• Maintain exceptional client service and drive operational excellence.

Skills

Team management

Coaching and mentoring

Strong communication

Strategic thinking

Job description

We’re partnering with a high‑growth advisory firm that supports leading private equity investors across the deal lifecycle. They deliver commercial insight with the speed of an expert network and the rigour of consulting.

The (Associate) Director will play a critical role in scaling delivery across Europe and APAC, leading a team of ~30 consultants and managers (mix of direct and indirect reports). You’ll combine strategic oversight with hands‑on delivery, coaching, refining processes and ensuring an exceptional client experience at every stage.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Coach and develop team leads and junior consultants to elevate performance.
• Partner with HR and Product Leads to refine internal training and processes.
• Maintain a “white glove” client service that distinguishes the firm in an increasingly competitive market.
• Drive continuous improvement and operational excellence (no sales targets).

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience managing teams in consulting, research, or delivery‑led environments.
• Strong people leadership, coaching and mentoring skills.
• Ability to operate in a fast‑growth, high‑performance setting.
• Strategic thinker who’s equally comfortable getting into delivery detail.
• Strong communicator with credibility and gravitas when engaging senior stakeholders.

Why Apply

• Hybrid setup: 3 days in office, plus 3 weeks/year “Work From Anywhere.”
• Opportunity to shape delivery excellence in a growing international firm.

This is a great opportunity for a consulting professional who thrives in fast‑paced environments and wants to make a tangible impact on business delivery and team growth.