Managing Consultant - Health and Social Policy

ICF; London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking an experienced Managing Consultant to join their practice in London. This role focuses on governmental policy evaluation projects, requiring strong analytical skills and a background in social research. Candidates should have at least 8 years of experience and demonstrate excellent communication abilities while managing diverse project assignments.

Benefits

Single Private Medical Insurance cover

Dental insurance and online GP service

25 days annual leave plus UK bank holidays

Pension scheme with 5% employer contribution

Enhanced parental leave policies

Qualifications

• Minimum of 8 years of relevant professional experience.
• Proven track record in managing large research and evaluation projects.
• Experience in writing competitive bids or grant applications.

Responsibilities

• Lead proposals and manage project budgets.
• Undertake and oversee high-quality primary research.
• Build relationships with clients and address their needs.

Skills

Qualitative Research

Quantitative Research

Data Analysis

Business Development

Communication

Education

Master’s degree or PhD in relevant discipline

Relevant Degree

Job description

Who we’re looking for:

We are looking for an experienced Managing Consultant to join a well-established practice within ICF that develops, analyses and evaluates UK Government policies and programmes.

Specifically, the role will be focused on evaluation projects and proposals for UK Government departments and agencies across the social policy domains, including health, social care, inclusion, communities, youth, families, and education/employment.

We are looking for an intellectually curious and very well organised individual, with an ability to see the many dimensions of a policy problem and to engage and work with leading evaluation experts.

What you’ll get to do:

From day one, you will contribute to a diverse range of assignments by undertaking qualitative and quantitative research and analysis that impacts directly on public policy decisions. In parallel, we will provide you with the opportunity to develop your knowledge and skills further through excellent training and development support, structured career guidance systems, our mentoring programme, communities of practice and line management arrangements.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Undertake and oversee high quality primary research and data analysis as part of research and evaluation projects
• Lead proposals, including building teams, developing methodologies and budgets
• Manage project budgets, project teams including subcontractors, and the delivery of project outputs to a diverse range of clients
• Manage and develop junior members of the practice
• Build relationships with our clients to understand and address their needs
• Pursue business development opportunities and build networks and partnerships

What you'll need to succeed:

You thrive in a fast-paced environment. You have a wide range of interests and are quick to develop a nuanced understanding of complex issues. You have a proven track record in contributing to evaluations, impact assessments and/or research projects. You are self-motivated, independent, and able to manage a varied workload to deadlines without compromising quality. Your experience will have been gained delivering research work within the private consultancy market, UK Government, academia, or the third sector.

You will have:

• Relevant professional experience of a minimum of 8 years
• Experience of managing and leading large and complex research and evaluation projects
• Experience in delivering qualitative and quantitative social research methods, and understanding of different evaluation approaches
• Experience of writing competitive bids or grant applications, including an ability to think through the methodological challenges posed by a research question
• Ability to write quickly and to communicate with others in excellent English
• Degree, Master’s degree or PhD in relevant discipline
• Experience in one or more of the policy areas mentioned above would be an advantage

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About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world's toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.

Candidate AI Usage Policy

At ICF, we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment, the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.

However, we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed, candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at [e-mail] . We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.

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