Consulting Director

Addition Solution; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Partner path

Senior-level exposure

Strategic influence

Commercial ownership

Leadership development

Varied client portfolio

Entrepreneurial environment

Job summary

Addition Solutions seeks a Consulting Director to lead Strategy & Commercial Execution in Central London. You will drive major client accounts, shape strategic propositions and manage senior client relationships across defence and technology sectors.

The role offers senior leadership responsibilities, potential for Partnership, and a programme of revenue growth with a strong emphasis on delivery excellence and team development. 3 days in the office per week in London.

Qualifications

• 10–15 years of experience in business or management consulting, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Experience working with defence sector clients.
• Active or previously held UK security clearance – essential for this position.
• Strong track record of managing and growing major consulting accounts with responsibility for commercial performance.
• Experience delivering strategic consulting engagements: strategy, gap analysis, go-to-market planning and execution.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with C‑suite executives and senior decision-makers.

Responsibilities

• Taking ownership of major client accounts, developing long-term relationships and driving revenue growth.
• Leading commercial strategy and business development across defence and technology clients.
• Acting as a trusted strategic adviser to senior executives addressing complex commercial challenges.
• Developing consulting propositions and services to meet client needs and strengthen market position.
• Accountability for account profitability, revenue performance and targets.
• Mentoring and developing high-performing consulting teams with delivery standards.
• Overseeing strategic consulting initiatives with commercially focused, actionable solutions.
• Shaping the consultancy's growth strategy and long-term direction.

Skills

Senior leadership experience

Defence sector client experience

UK security clearance

Business development & revenue growth

Strategic consulting propositions

C-suite stakeholder management

Profitability optimisation

Growth strategy execution

Job description

Consulting Director – Strategy & Commercial Execution

We’re working with a fast-growing strategy consultancy helping technology businesses and established organisations turn ambitious ideas into measurable commercial results. You’ll work extensively with end clients across the defence sector, leading major client relationships, driving commercial growth and shaping strategic consulting propositions. This is a senior leadership position with significant influence over business performance, team development and the future direction of the consultancy.

Role Overview

Location: Central London – 3 days per week (office or client site)

Package: £100,000 – £130,000 per annum + 20% annual bonus + commission opportunity

Industry: Management Consulting / Technology / Defence

What You’ll Be Doing

• Taking ownership of major client accounts, developing long-term relationships and driving sustainable revenue growth.
• Leading commercial strategy and business development activity across defence and technology clients.
• Acting as a trusted strategic adviser to senior executives, helping organisations address complex commercial and operational challenges.
• Developing consulting propositions and service offerings that respond to client needs and strengthen the consultancy's market position.
• Taking accountability for account profitability, revenue performance and contribution to wider business targets.
• Leading, mentoring and developing high-performing consulting teams, ensuring strong delivery standards and employee engagement.
• Overseeing strategic consulting initiatives, ensuring clients receive commercially focused, actionable solutions.
• Playing a key role in shaping the consultancy's growth strategy, operating standards and long-term direction.

Main Skills Needed

• 10–15 years of experience within business or management consulting, including senior leadership responsibilities.
• Previous experience working with clients in the defence sector.
• Active or previously held UK security clearance – essential for this position.
• A strong track record of managing and growing major consulting accounts, with responsibility for commercial performance.
• Extensive experience delivering strategic consulting engagements, including business strategy, gap analysis, go-to-market planning and execution.
• Proven ability to build trusted relationships with C‑suite executives and senior decision‑makers.
• Strong commercial acumen, including experience driving revenue, managing profitability and identifying growth opportunities.
• Experience developing consulting propositions and translating client challenges into commercially viable solutions.
• Confident leadership skills, with a track record of building, mentoring and developing successful consulting teams.
• An entrepreneurial mindset, with the ambition to win business, develop new markets and influence organisational growth.
• Experience supporting high-growth technology scale‑ups would be advantageous.

What’s in It for You

• Accelerated career progression: A clear pathway towards Partner or Managing Director level for individuals delivering strong commercial results.
• Senior-level exposure: Work alongside an established network of 300+ senior executives, C‑suite advisors and industry specialists.
• Strategic influence: Play a central role in shaping the consultancy's commercial strategy, client portfolio and future direction.
• Commercial ownership: Take direct responsibility for major accounts, revenue growth and profitability.
• Leadership opportunities: Build and develop high-performing consulting teams while helping establish the standards and capabilities of a growing practice.
• Varied client portfolio: Work with leading defence organisations, established technology businesses and ambitious scale-ups.
• Entrepreneurial environment: Join a growing consultancy where your commercial success, leadership and ideas can directly influence the future of the business.

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We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.