Contract Information Technology Consultant

Grant Thornton UK LLP; City of Westminster; Hybrid; GBP 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in the UK seeks an Information Technology Consultant to support significant M&A integration projects. The role involves delivering IT due diligence and supporting projects while collaborating with cross-functional teams. Ideal candidates will have experience in M&A technology consulting and the ability to work flexibly across various client projects.

Benefits

Access to training and development opportunities

Participation in community events

Qualifications

• Experience in M&A technology consulting and delivery.
• Ability to navigate complex enterprise environments.
• Experience with remote work and client travel.

Responsibilities

• Support high-impact M&A integration and separation projects.
• Deliver IT due diligence, planning, and execution.
• Work with cross-functional teams on various projects.

Skills

Hands-on delivery consulting

Technology lead in M&A projects

IT due diligence

Integration and separation planning

Communication across business and technical teams

IT infrastructure knowledge

Familiarity with TSA negotiation

Job description

Overview

Our Technology Consulting team specialises in assisting our clients to achieve maximum value from their technology and their IT operations and enabling the optimal use of technology and IT capital for public and private sector organisations, agile SMEs and private equity investors. Technology facilitates insight, efficiency and control in businesses to drive performance. Inevitably as technology has developed, information and efficiency have become intertwined with the entire business life cycle and eco‑system. Joining the Agile Talent Community as an Information Technology Consultant to support a series of high‑impact M&A integration and separation projects. You'll work closely with cross‑functional teams to deliver IT due diligence, planning, and execution across a range of sectors. You will have the freedom to work on projects that you choose, whether full or part‑time within the Technology Consulting team and support our clients and internal teams on short to medium‑term assignments.

Key Responsibilities and Experience

• Proven experience as a hands‑on delivery consultant acting as the technology lead in M&A projects
• Track record of delivering technology consulting for M&A, including post‑merger integration and carve‑out projects
• Expertise in IT due diligence, integration, and separation planning across pre‑deal to execution stages
• Strong understanding of the enterprise IT landscape, including IT operating model design
• Ability to navigate complex enterprise environments and communicate effectively across business and technical teams
• Solid working knowledge of IT infrastructure and its role in M&A delivery
• Familiarity with TSA negotiation, Day‑1 planning, and synergy tracking is highly desirable
• Comfortable working in remote settings with occasional client site travel

Development

Grant Thornton's Agile Talent Community is a network of contract professionals, giving you the opportunity to work with our clients alongside Grant Thornton teams on a project‑by‑project basis whilst being supported by our dedicated Agile Talent team. You can choose to work with Grant Thornton as an Independent Consultant either through your own limited company or on inside IR35 terms. Your development is important to us and as part of the Agile Talent Community you will be able to work alongside our permanent teams as well as our clients, giving you variety and opportunity to develop new skills. Our team is here to support you, with finding new projects as well as navigating the freelance regulation.

Engagement

As a member of our community, you will also be invited to events, which can help your wellbeing, educate you about the market you operate in, and help you connect with the business as well as other members of the community. Doing what's right ahead of what's easy; embracing uniqueness, the culture at Grant Thornton thrives on the contributions of all our people and those who work alongside our teams, we never settle for what is easy, we look beyond to deliver the right thing, for everyone. Building an inclusive culture, where we value difference and respect each other helps everyone to perform at the best of their ability and realise their potential.

How to Join

You’ll first apply by sending your CV to us and some basic details. If your skills match what we are looking for, one of our recruiters will get in touch and walk you through the interview process. If there’s interest to continue, we’ll invite you to an interview with some of our key business leads. If successful, the final step will be to complete the onboarding process and background checks. We strive to ensure all our information, products, and services are accessible to everyone. If you need any adjustments to our processes to help you apply for our roles, please speak to the recruiter during the application process.