Consultant

Lean Tree; Stoke-on-Trent; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Lean Tree, a UK-based business transformation consultancy, seeks a consultant with two to five years’ experience to take greater ownership of delivery, deepen client relationships and develop into a trusted advisor.

You will lead defined workstreams end-to-end on digital and transformation engagements, delivering high-quality outputs and contributing to solution design while applying Agile, Waterfall or hybrid approaches.

Qualifications

• Two to five years of consulting, business transformation or related professional services experience.
• Ability to own and deliver workstreams within transformation programs.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities.
• Experience in client-facing environments with stakeholder engagement.
• Understanding of how digital change drives business value.

Responsibilities

• Own delivery of defined workstreams within transformation engagements, from problem definition through to implementation.
• Analyse client challenges, structure problems clearly, and translate them into actionable, value-driven solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements and support solution design across a range of transformation initiatives.
• Apply structured problem-solving approaches to generate insights and recommendations.
• Produce high-quality outputs including business cases, roadmaps, requirements, and client presentations.
• Apply consulting frameworks and delivery methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches) independently and pragmatically.
• Follow established quality standards and information security policies in all client and internal work.
• Work collaboratively across client teams and disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

Skills

Consulting experience

Analytical skills

Communication skills

Team player

Job description

Experience

Who We Are

We are a Business Transformation Consultancy, passionate about supporting our clients with their transformation challenges and optimising how they work through the effective use of technology. Our goal is to help our clients realise true value from their investment.

We are growing quickly but continue to set the bar high. We are looking for consultants who combine strong delivery capability with curiosity, accountability and a desire to create meaningful impact for clients.

As an Employee-Owned Trust (EOT), our people are at the heart of everything we do. Everyone has a stake in our success, a voice in how we operate, and a shared responsibility to act with integrity, ambition and care.

The Role

This role is suited to a consultant with two to five years’ experience who is ready to take greater ownership of delivery, deepen client relationships, and develop into a trusted advisor.

You will play a key role in delivering digital and business transformation engagements, owning defined workstreams end-to-end while supporting more complex programmes. You will be responsible for ensuring high-quality outputs that drive measurable client value and business outcomes, while contributing to solution design and delivery approaches.

We work closely with our clients and typically operate in a hybrid model, with time spent on-site to build strong relationships and support delivery where it matters most.

Professional Consulting Expectations

As a consulting professional, your role extends beyond delivering high-quality client work. You will also contribute to Lean Tree’s growth, reputation and commercial success by building trusted client relationships, identifying opportunities to create additional value, supporting business development and proposals, sharing knowledge and strengthening our consulting capabilities.

Every consultant plays a part in generating future revenue by recognising client needs, identifying new opportunities, supporting account growth and contributing to market insights or thought leadership. Success is measured not only by client delivery, but also by your contribution to the firm’s long‑term growth, profitability, capability and culture. Consultants at all levels are therefore expected to think commercially and understand that sustainable success depends on both excellent delivery and the development of future opportunities.

In addition to client delivery responsibilities, Consultants are expected to make meaningful contributions to proposal development, thought leadership and capability development activities, balancing delivery excellence with commercial awareness and business development support.

Key Activities

Client Delivery & Quality

• Own delivery of defined workstreams within transformation engagements, from problem definition through to implementation.
• Analyse client challenges, structure problems clearly, and translate them into actionable, value-driven solutions.
• Facilitate workshops, gather requirements and support solution design across a range of transformation initiatives.
• Apply structured problem-solving approaches to generate insights and recommendations.
• Produce high-quality outputs including business cases, roadmaps, requirements, and client presentations.
• Apply consulting frameworks and delivery methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches) independently and pragmatically.
• Follow established quality standards and information security policies in all client and internal work.
• Work collaboratively across client teams and disciplines to deliver integrated solutions.

Client Relationships

• Build strong, credible relationships with client stakeholders, including Manager and Head‑of level.
• Develop an understanding of client priorities and recognise where Lean Tree could provide additional value.

People Support & Development

• Support and encourage Junior and Academy Consultants through collaborative working, knowledge sharing and constructive day-to-day guidance.
• Seek support from senior colleagues where people, performance or wellbeing concerns arise.

Commercial Contribution & Business Development

• Identifies and qualifies opportunities for additional client support.
• Contributes written content and subject matter expertise to proposals.
• Supports account development activities with existing clients.
• Actively contributes to internal initiatives that improve the firm's market offering and delivery capability.

Practice & Internal Contribution

• Contribute to Practice and internal capability building, knowledge sharing and continuous improvement.
• Participate actively in Lean Tree’s internal operating rhythm, including L10 meetings, quarterly planning and agreed Practice or company Rocks.
• Provide appropriate delivery coordination and project support to Senior and Principal Consultants.
• Engage with Lean Tree’s internal operating rhythm and complete internal responsibilities, including timesheets, mandatory training, company communications and agreed Practice or company activities, accurately and on time.

Behaviours & Capabilities

• Highly diligent and methodical: Ensures nothing slips through the cracks and maintains high standards in delivery.
• Strong attention to detail: Produces accurate, high-quality outputs across all aspects of work.
• Structured and disciplined: Works in a clear, logical way, ensuring consistency and reliability in execution.
• A dependable team player: A reliable contributor who follows through on commitments and supports team delivery.
• Adaptable and hands‑on: Willing to step in, solve problems, and respond positively to changing priorities.
• Thrives in a fast‑paced environment: Able to manage multiple priorities, prioritise effectively, and meet deadlines.
• Strong communicator: Demonstrates clear, professional, and proactive written and verbal communication with clients and colleagues.
• Commercially aware: Understands the importance of delivering value and contributing to positive client outcomes.
• Continuous improvement mindset: Seeks opportunities to refine ways of working and improve delivery.

Experience

Essential

• Two – five years’ experience in consulting, business transformation, or a relevant professional services/industry role.
• Demonstrable experience owning or delivering workstreams within projects or transformation initiatives.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with a structured approach.
• Experience working in client‑facing environments with growing stakeholder engagement responsibility.
• Understanding of how digital and technology-enabled change supports business value and outcomes.
• Alignment to Lean Tree values and collaborative working style.

Desirable

• Experience working on transformation initiatives (e.g. process improvement, technology change, operating model evolution, or organisational change).
• Exposure to delivery methodologies (e.g. Agile, Waterfall, hybrid approaches).
• Experience contributing to proposals or internal initiatives.
• Experience in Retail industry sectors.