Interim Strategy Consultant — Aerospace & Defence

Freshminds; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 148,000 - 240,000; Part time

Job summary

Freshminds in London is seeking Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers to join a team of strategy consultants on interim contracts, supporting due diligence, strategy design and program coordination across aerospace & defence initiatives.

You will report to executive stakeholders, prepare materials and insight packs for strategic meetings, and help enable informed decision‑making in fast‑paced environments. Start ASAP; 3–6 week rolling contracts; day rate £800–£1,300 PAYE.

Qualifications

• MBB/Tier-1 strategy experience is required.
• Demonstrable experience in aerospace and/or defence is essential.
• Strong background in strategy, program design, transformation or coordination.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development and program design across initiatives.
• Coordinate workstreams with alignment, progress and communication.
• Create high-quality documents and insight packs for executive meetings.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to shape program direction.
• Perform analyses to inform decisions and governance.
• For senior levels, lead work packages or oversee multiple streams.

Skills

MBB/Tier-1 Strategy

A&D sector knowledge

Strategy & program design

Executive stakeholder management

Analytical problem-solving

Job description

Freshminds in London is seeking Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers to join a team of strategy consultants on interim contracts, supporting due diligence, strategy design and program coordination across aerospace & defence initiatives.

You will report to executive stakeholders, prepare materials and insight packs for strategic meetings, and help enable informed decision‑making in fast‑paced environments. Start ASAP; 3–6 week rolling contracts; day rate £800–£1,300 PAYE.