Director, Consulting

Board Intelligence; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing advisory firm is seeking a Director to lead its consulting division. This pivotal role involves driving commercial growth and overseeing consulting projects focused on board governance. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales or consulting, with a strong understanding of board dynamics and a proven track record of building client relationships. The position offers opportunities to influence board effectiveness and contribute to the firm's expansion in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Pension scheme

Personal performance bonus

26 days holiday

Bupa health & dental cover

Gym membership discounts

Qualifications

• Demonstrable experience in sales or consulting roles, preferably with senior executives.
• Strong understanding of board governance and evaluation.
• Track record of exceeding commercial targets.

Responsibilities

• Build and convert a pipeline of consulting opportunities.
• Lead design and delivery of consulting engagements.
• Facilitate board and executive workshops.

Skills

Sales experience

Governance understanding

Board evaluation

Communication skills

Entrepreneurial spirit

Tools

PowerPoint

AI tools

Job description

Board Intelligence is a technology and advisory firm that supercharges boards with the science of board effectiveness. We build better businesses and benefit society.

Through a suite of AI‑powered software tools, evaluation frameworks, and advisory services that distil twenty years of boardroom experience, we improve the efficiency of board processes and the effectiveness of boards.

We work with over 80,000 leaders and 3,000 organisations across the world, with clients across the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and OMX 30. In 2024 we received substantial backing from K1 Investment Management – the leading B2B Enterprise SaaS investors. We are at the beginning of significant growth, and we’re looking for superb talent to join us on this journey.

As we grow, we’re fiercely protective of our culture and values. Many of us, including our founders, have families and other priorities, so we know the value of a supportive company.

The team is diverse and friendly. We value fun: most days you’ll find a social event or learning opportunity to get involved with, including company socials, away days, and philanthropic activities.

Our Mission

We unleash the potential of organisations through the science of board effectiveness, building better businesses and benefiting society.

The Role

Board Intelligence provides technology and advisory services to boards and executives, helping them make smarter decisions and lead with clarity. Our Consulting Division works with some of the world’s most influential boards, guiding them to be more effective, insightful and impactful through data‑driven evaluation and performance reporting.

As we expand our consulting services, we are looking for a Director who combines commercial drive, consulting expertise and boardroom credibility. This role is pivotal in shaping and growing our consulting business – responsible for selling (c.75%) and delivering (c.25%) board governance projects & solutions. You will be accountable for developing new business from both new and existing client relationships, designing client engagements, and representing our brand with distinction with boards and executive teams. You will have a particular focus on board evaluation, board development & board governance reviews.

This is an opportunity to join a fast‑growing business at an inflection point, where you’ll have significant scope to shape how we engage with the market and deliver value to the world’s top decision‑makers.

Main Responsibilities

Commercial Growth (c.75% of time)

• Proactively build and convert a pipeline of consulting opportunities with FTSE and large‑medium sized (or divisions of larger) private companies.
• Proactively prospecting, as well as qualifying and pursuing marketing‑generated leads – with a focus on in‑person networking in London.
• Craft compelling, tailored proposals that address board and executive challenges.
• Build trusted, long‑term relationships with senior clients (Chairs, CEOs, CFOs, Co‑Secs and senior executives) acting as a peer‑level advisor.
• Partner closely with the wider Consulting and Revenue team to identify cross‑sell opportunities and integrate technology‑led solutions into advisory offerings.
• Represent Board Intelligence at external events, conferences and roundtables, building visibility and thought leadership.
• Contribute to marketing and go‑to‑market strategy, ensuring our proposition remains differentiated and relevant to the evolving governance landscape.
• Share insights with our Product team to better serve our clients’ needs, with the future potential to leverage BI’s extensive development team and technology to shape solutions aligned to the market needs for board evaluation & development.

Project Delivery (c.25%)

• Lead and oversee the design and delivery of consulting engagements, ensuring exceptional quality and impact.
• Facilitate board and executive workshops, driving insightful and outcomes‑focused discussions.
• Ensure consistent quality assurance, client satisfaction and repeat business opportunities.

Required Skills and Experience

• Demonstrable experience in sales, governance or consulting roles – ideally within a top‑tier or boutique consulting firm or major FS firm.
• Understanding of the Financial Services industry, with an understanding of governance and regulatory requirements within the industry would be highly beneficial.
• Proven success in selling and delivering to senior executives and boards.
• Strong understanding of board governance, board evaluation & board development, and the EQ required to do this work.
• Track record of exceeding commercial targets and growing client accounts.
• Exposure to technology‑led transformation, ideally within SaaS or digital advisory environments.

Skills & Attributes

• Gravitas and credibility to engage with senior stakeholders and command respect in the boardroom.
• Commercial acumen and the ability to translate insight into opportunity and revenue.
• Structured thinker with consulting rigour, able to simplify complexity and build persuasive narratives.
• Outstanding communicator, both in written and verbal form, with exceptional presentation skills.
• Skilled facilitator, capable of leading engaging and high‑impact discussions with boards and executives.
• Entrepreneurial and proactive, with the energy to grow a practice and shape a new frontier for our consulting work.
• Collaborative leader who uplifts others and embodies our company values of kindness, curiosity and excellence.
• Strong proficiency in PowerPoint and data visualisation; confident using AI tools to enhance productivity and analysis.

We pride ourselves on our great working environment and package. Here’s some of what’s on offer:

• Pension scheme
• Personal performance bonus
• 26 days holiday each calendar year
• Bupa health & dental cover
• Group life insurance
• EAP
• Cycle to work scheme
• Competitive parental policies
• Gym membership discounts