Consultant, Management Consulting

Carnall Farrar Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous holiday allowance (min 25d)

Strong employer pension contribution

Flexible benefits to suit lifestyle

Wellbeing & employee assistance

Job summary

Carnall Farrar Ltd in London seeks a Consultant with healthcare expertise to join a passionate team of healthcare consultants dedicated to improving health and care.

You will own workstreams end-to-end, engage directly with clients across NHS providers, payors, life sciences, health tech and investors, and contribute to proposals while delivering client-ready outputs.

This role offers growth in strategy, transformation and data-driven delivery within a supportive development environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 graduate degree.
• Commercial experience within strategy or management consulting demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare sector.
• Ability to think strategically and support the development of comprehensive plans to address complex healthcare challenges.
• Project management skills to deliver within own workstream to overall project timelines. Proficiency in research and data analysis, with the ability to collect, interpret, and leverage complex data sets for informed decision-making.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to present findings and establish and nurture client relationships.
• Demonstration of business development acumen, such as contributing to high-quality proposals.
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices.
• Willingness and ability to travel.

Responsibilities

• Plan elements of problem solving for own workstream and making effective use of leadership time.
• Contribute effectively to problem solving through independently structuring and conducting analysis and research within a workstream.
• Develop high-quality, client ready end products with minimal correction required.
• Communicate effectively with clients across a range of media, including participating in elements of stakeholder engagement.
• Understand contribution of own work to overall project timeline and effectively manage and prioritise tasks, appropriately flagging risks and escalations including capacity.
• Build and nurture constructive relationships with individuals from previous, existing and new clients.
• Contribute to high-quality proposals for existing and new clients, and support responses to competitive tenders.
• Work independently and contribute effectively in a team, supporting analysts in applying the consulting toolkit

Skills

Strategic thinking

Project management

Research & data analysis

Client relationship building

Business development

Travel willingness

Communication

Team collaboration

Education

2:1 graduate degree

Tools

SQL

Python

Job description

Location: London, England, Work model: On-site, Employment type: Full-time

About us

We are a leading consultancy with a purpose to make an enduring impact on health and healthcare. We work with leaders and frontline teams to improve health, transform healthcare, drive adoption of innovation and create value through investment.

Our consultancy serves the entire healthcare sector, from payors and providers of care, to life science companies, health tech and sector suppliers and health investors. We provide end-to-end services, from strategy through implementation, accelerated by data, digital and AI.

We shape opinion through evidence-based thought leadership on key issues affecting health. With unmatched ability to access and use health data, our consultants are a driving force for delivering positive and meaningful change.

About the role

By joining our team as a Consultant with healthcare expertise, you will become an integral part of a passionate group of healthcare consultants committed to enhancing health and care for all. Our team comprises dedicated experts with a wealth of experience in driving impactful change across the healthcare sector.

Collaborating with leading healthcare institutions; from NHS providers and payors to life sciences, health tech and investors, you will tackle some of the greatest challenges facing our population's health and wellbeing today. You'll own workstreams end-to-end, produce client-ready outputs, contribute to proposals, and engage directly with clients, playing an instrumental role in delivering solutions that have a lasting positive impact on society.

This role offers an extraordinary opportunity for professional growth and career advancement within a supportive development environment. You will gain invaluable experience across strategy, transformation and data-driven delivery, unlocking your potential to reach new heights in your career journey.

Responsibilities

• Plan elements of problem solving for own workstream and making effective use of leadership time
• Contribute effectively to problem solving through independently structuring and conducting analysis and research within a workstream
• Develop high-quality, client ready end products with minimal correction required
• Communicate effectively with clients across a range of media, including participating in elements of stakeholder engagement
• Understand contribution of own work to overall project timeline and effectively manage and prioritise tasks, appropriately flagging risks and escalations including capacity
• Build and nurture constructive relationships with individuals from previous, existing and new clients
• Contribute to high-quality proposals for existing and new clients, and support responses to competitive tenders
• Work independently and contribute effectively in a team, supporting analysts in applying the consulting toolkit

Requirements

Mandatory

• Minimum 2:1 graduate degree
• Commercial experience within strategy or management consulting demonstrating an in-depth knowledge of the healthcare sector
• Ability to think strategically and support the development of comprehensive plans to address complex healthcare challenges
• Project management skills to deliver within own workstream to overall project timelinesProficiency in research and data analysis, with the ability to collect, interpret, and leverage complex data sets for informed decision-making
• Good communication and interpersonal skills to present findings and establish and nurture client relationships
• Demonstration of business development acumen, such as contributing to high-quality proposals
• Commitment to continuous learning and staying updated with industry trends and best practices
• Willingness and ability to travel

Desired

• Experience in advanced analytical capabilities such as using SQL or Python

Flexible working

We follow a hybrid working model that balances in person connections and remote work to drive exceptional client impact. We enjoy working in person together with clients and colleagues and work where clients need us to be.

In supporting flexibility and remote working, team members can work from home one day per week as standard. Additionally, we offer 44 remote working days per year which can be used to top up your working from home days and enable you to work from home up to two days per week-subject to client needs. Alternatively, you could use your allowance in blocks to manage school holidays or other commitments. Our core in person working hours are from 10am until 4pm allowing you that extra flexibility to manage your schedule in a way that works for you.

Our commitment to Diversity & Inclusion

We are committed to building an inclusive and supportive culture where diversity thrives, and all our people can excel. We only recruit, promote and reward our people based on their skills and contribution, without regard to gender, race, disability, religion, nationality, ethnicity, sexual orientation, age, marital status, or other characteristics.

We are Disability Confident Accredited, and we want you to feel comfortable and able to perform at your best in the recruitment process, if you require any reasonable adjustments for any part of the recruitment process, please let us know.

Benefits

• We offer a competitive and flexible reward package designed to support you at work and beyond it. You will benefit from a generous holiday allowance that grows with your career (minimum of 25 days), a strong employer pension contribution, and the freedom to tailor benefits to suit your lifestyle, from wellbeing and fitness to financial protection.
• We are committed to supporting life’s important moments, with enhanced family leave, income and life protection, and access to practical benefits that make everyday life easier, such as interest-free loans and travel support.
• Your wellbeing matters to us. You will have access to a comprehensive wellbeing and employee assistance programme, preventative health benefits, and initiatives that support an active, balanced way of working.
• Above all, we invest in our people; offering flexibility, security, and benefits that grow with you, so you can do your best work while building a sustainable and rewarding career.