Defence & National Security Strategy Consultant

North Highland; Cheltenham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Private medical plan

Health cash plan

Workplace savings (ISAs/GIAs)

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

North Highland is expanding its Public Sector Portfolio. As a Consultant, you will gain experience across Project Management, Change Management, Strategy, and Tech & Data while delivering for client projects and coordinating meetings and workshops.

You will collaborate across disciplines, present to clients, contribute to proposals, and help develop the firm’s capabilities. On-site work 2–3 days per week, with flexible arrangements depending on project needs.

Qualifications

• 2+ years of relevant work experience within Public Sector and/or Management Consulting.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with ability to uncover opportunities for account growth and impact.
• Strong time management, planning and organisation skills.
• Hold the appropriate security clearance required to support UK National Security clients.

Responsibilities

• Increase client impact, develop your skills, and grow your career.
• Work directly with secure government clients as a visible and engaged member of the team.
• Minimum of 2-3 days p/w on site unless otherwise needed by the project.
• Collaborate across disciplines to deliver creative solutions to client challenges.
• Play a key role on your team by delivering presentations and written deliverables, and facilitating client and internal meetings and workshops.
• Actively contribute to business development proposals and the identification of new opportunities.
• Establish positive relationships with clients and peers that build credibility, foster your support network, and empower career development.
• Develop a deeper understanding of our firm’s shared vision to build our clients’ capabilities and unleash their potential.

Skills

Public Sector experience

Management Consulting

Stakeholder engagement

Time management

Job description

North Highland is expanding its Public Sector Portfolio. As a Consultant, you will gain experience across Project Management, Change Management, Strategy, and Tech & Data while delivering for client projects and coordinating meetings and workshops.

You will collaborate across disciplines, present to clients, contribute to proposals, and help develop the firm’s capabilities. On-site work 2–3 days per week, with flexible arrangements depending on project needs.