Global CRU+ Leader - Consulting Delivery & Strategy

CRU; Greater London; On-site; GBP 130,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Flexible benefits

Global exposure

Job summary

CRU is seeking a senior leader to head the CRU+ team and Consulting Delivery. You will steer strategic direction, grow client relationships, manage a global team and collaborate with CRU Analysis to enhance value across consulting and analysis businesses.

The role requires deep industry experience, strong commercial judgement, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality consulting and analytics in commodities.

Qualifications

• Relevant first degree, such as Engineering or Economics.
• A minimum of 10 years’ experience in a related industry.
• A relevant postgraduate degree and/or senior management experience in a related industry is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Lead the CRU+ team, developing talent and fostering a collaborative, high‑performance working environment.
• Set, communicate and deliver the CRU+ strategy, sharing progress, results and team updates with CRU Consulting and wider stakeholder groups.
• Act as a role model across CRU Consulting, promoting behaviours aligned with CRU's values of integrity, collaboration, excellence and client focus.
• Develop and implement strategic plans to deliver sustainable growth for CRU+.
• Use industry experience and professional networks to identify, develop and win new business opportunities across CRU Consulting.
• Represent CRU Consulting and the wider CRU business through marketing activities, industry events and relevant forums.
• Oversee CRU+ operations, including contracting, resource allocation, quality assurance and performance management.
• Drive initiatives that improve the efficiency, quality and consistency of project delivery across CRU Consulting.
• Collaborate with consulting teams and other CRU departments on behalf of CRU+.
• Lead engagement with CRU Analysis on behalf of CRU Consulting, identifying ways to create greater client and business value through coordinated business development and delivery.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic thinking

Project oversight

Commercial judgement

Communication

Collaboration

Business context

Commodity sector experience

Business development

Global teams leadership

Education

Engineering or Economics degree

Postgraduate degree or senior management experience

Job description

CRU is seeking a senior leader to head the CRU+ team and Consulting Delivery. You will steer strategic direction, grow client relationships, manage a global team and collaborate with CRU Analysis to enhance value across consulting and analysis businesses.

The role requires deep industry experience, strong commercial judgement, and a proven track record of delivering high‑quality consulting and analytics in commodities.