Consulting Lead

Redimeer; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 65,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A rapidly growing boutique consultancy in Manchester is seeking a Consulting Lead to drive strategic transformations and manage client relationships. The successful candidate will lead engagements across various sectors including Aviation and Government, influencing client outcomes and internal initiatives. This position offers superb career progression, a flexible working environment, and a generous salary package ranging from £65,000 to £95,000 plus benefits.

Benefits

Flexible working options

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Experience leading transformation programs in the private/public sectors.
• Ability to manage client relationships and identify growth opportunities.
• Strong skills in scoping and delivering complex change initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Drive strategic transformation and manage client relationships.
• Deliver complex transformation programs for executive teams.
• Support bids, proposals, and client development initiatives.

Skills

Leadership in transformation

Client relationship management

Strategic thinking

Problem-solving

Adaptability

Job description

Job Title: Consulting Lead

Location: Manchester (with flexible working)

Salary: £65,000 – £95,000 + Benefits

We are working with a rapidly growing boutique consultancy that is expanding its leadership team. Operating in the UK, including across the Midlands and North of England, the firm offers an exceptional culture, clear career progression, and opportunities to lead propositions and shape strategic outcomes.

The team partners with leading private sector organisations and government bodies to design and deliver business-critical transformation programs. Their expertise spans Aviation, Government, Retail, and Consumer sectors, with additional clients in Transport, Logistics, Education, and Utilities.

Projects are highly varied, including:

• Growth strategy and data-driven change
• Operating model design
• Process improvement and cost optimisation
• Intelligent automation
• Experience transformation and large-scale program delivery

Key responsibilities

• As Consulting Lead, you will play a key role in driving strategic transformation and managing client relationships. This is an opportunity to take a senior position in a growing office and influence both client outcomes and internal initiatives.
• Transformation Leadership: Deliver complex strategic and transformation programs for executive teams in private and public sectors.
• Client & Account Management: Lead engagements, manage relationships, and identify opportunities for growth within existing accounts.
• Internal Contribution: Support bids, proposals, client development, learning initiatives, and DEI programs.

What We’re Looking For

Candidates should have experience leading the scoping and delivery of projects such as:

• Operating model and organisational design
• Data strategy
• People and employee experience transformation
• Process improvement and cost reduction
• Broad change and transformation initiatives
• CxO-level advisory

You’ll Thrive If You Are

• A self-starter and structured problem solver.
• Personable and able to build rapport across all levels.
• Comfortable working in ambiguity and under pressure.
• Willing to go the extra mile to deliver results.
• Location: Manchester-based with flexible working options
• Excellent company benefits

Ready to take the next step in your career?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential conversation.