Business Consultant

BAE; London; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is looking for experienced Business Consultants to support projects in National Security. The role involves collaborating with clients to achieve strategic goals through innovative solutions. Candidates must possess an active eDV clearance and have relevant experience and qualifications, with benefits including competitive salary, flexible working options, and career development support.

Benefits

Private medical/dental insurance

Pension scheme

25 days holiday with flexible options

Dedicated Career Manager

Professional training support

Qualifications

• Experience in consulting with UK public sector clients.
• Knowledge of organizational landscape and policy advice.
• Process mapping skills and business change expertise.

Responsibilities

• Support clients through project lifecycles, from strategy to implementation.
• Develop business cases and regulatory advice.
• Build trusted relationships to understand client objectives.

Skills

Business Development

Consulting

Digital Transformation

Cybersecurity

Stakeholder Engagement

Education

Degree in Business, IT, or related field

Job description

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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber, and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect, and understand complex data, enabling governments, armed forces, and businesses to achieve digital advantage in demanding environments.

Job Title: Business Consultant

Requisition ID: 120495

Location: London or Manchester - Hybrid working offered, with options for full and part-time applicants. Please speak to your recruiter about the options.

Grade: GG08 - GG13

Are you seeking a consulting role that truly makes a difference?

We are proud of our work in National Security and our contribution to the safety and prosperity of the UK.

We are expanding rapidly and seek experienced business consultants to join our teams.

Consulting in National Security

Our consultants support clients throughout project lifecycles, from business justification and strategy to design, planning, and implementation.

Building trusted relationships is central: we collaborate closely with clients to understand their objectives and challenges, identify risks and opportunities, and deliver innovative, strategic solutions for complex challenges.

If you have experience helping clients articulate and achieve strategic goals, we want to hear from you.

Experience in digital, technology, or cyber domains is beneficial but not essential.

Additional skills include designing new business structures, developing business cases, and providing regulatory and policy advice. Experience in briefing, advising, and building trusted relationships with UK public sector clients, and understanding the organisational landscape of UK government agencies, would be advantageous.

At BAE Systems DI, we support your growth through our Consulting Development Framework, which aligns with performance and career development. If you have process mapping or business change skills and aspire to digital transformation and strategy development, we will support your career aspirations.

Security Clearance

Candidates must hold an active eDV clearance before applying.

Gold-rated Consultancy

BAE Digital Intelligence received a Gold rating in the FT’s “UK’s Leading Management Consultants 2023”.

Support and Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus
• Flexible benefits: private medical/dental, share scheme, pension, income protection, cycle to work, etc.
• 25 days holiday, with flexible options to buy/sell or carry over leave
• Dedicated Career Manager for career development
• Professional training and CMI accreditation support
• Part of our Management Consulting Community for networking and development
• Access to Diversity and Support groups

Why Join BAE Systems?

This is your chance to make a real impact. We foster an inclusive culture that values diversity, integrity, and merit. We welcome applicants with disabilities or health conditions; please discuss reasonable adjustments with your recruiter.

Many roles are subject to security and export restrictions based on nationality and residency history. All applicants must meet the Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with some roles requiring higher security vetting.

Hybrid Working

We embrace hybrid working, allowing flexibility to work remotely or on-site, supporting work-life balance and well-being.

Diversity and Inclusion

Our culture values diverse perspectives and backgrounds, fostering excellence and individual growth.

Division Overview: Capabilities

Our Capabilities team leads in cyber defense, engineering, consulting, and project management, designing solutions that keep us at the forefront of digital transformation and defense industries.