National Security Consultants

QinetiQ; Malvern; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Matched contribution pension scheme

Private Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Employee discount portal

Armed Forces Covenant support

Job summary

QinetiQ's National Security Consulting team is recruiting across seniority levels in London to tackle mission-critical challenges for government and national security customers. You will lead engagements, shape innovative solutions, and influence senior stakeholders while delivering measurable outcomes in fast paced environments.

The role offers opportunities to develop consulting methodologies, mentor teams and contribute to business growth, with a supportive, inclusive culture.

Qualifications

• Experience in National Security, Defence or Government consulting environments.
• Strong skills in Business Analysis and Programme Management.
• Experience with Agile delivery and technical consultancy.
• Track record delivering outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments.
• Ability to influence senior stakeholders and build trusted relationships.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver complex consulting engagements and transformation programmes.
• Shape innovative solutions to national security challenges.
• Coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams.
• Contribute to business growth and capability expansion.
• Engage with stakeholders to drive measurable outcomes.

Skills

National Security

Stakeholder management

Project management

Agile delivery

Team leadership

Business analysis

Strategic problem solving

Client engagement

Job description

Shape the Future of National Security

Are you ready to tackle some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical challenges?

Shape the Future of National Security

Are you ready to tackle some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical challenges?

At QinetiQ, we're not just responding to the future, we're creating it. Working at the forefront of defence, security and technology innovation, our consultants help solve some of the most significant challenges facing government and national security organisations today.

As our National Security Consulting business continues to grow, we're looking for exceptional consultants across multiple seniority levels, from Consultant through to Principal Consultant to join us in our London location. Whether you're an established leader or looking to take the next step in your career, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact whilst working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

By joining our National Security Consulting team, you'll help customers navigate complex business, technology and transformation challenges, delivering innovative solutions that create lasting outcomes.

Depending on your experience and level, you'll have opportunities to:

• Lead and deliver complex consulting engagements and transformation programmes
• Shape innovative solutions to critical national security challenges
• Influence senior stakeholders and build trusted customer relationships
• Drive business change, agile delivery, technical consultancy and programme delivery initiatives
• Develop new consulting methodologies, tools and approaches
• Coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams
• Contribute to business growth, strategy development and capability expansion
• Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our consulting practice

We're interested in speaking with professionals who have experience In:

• National Security, Defence or Government consulting environments
• Business Analysis and Business Change
• Project and Programme Management
• Agile Delivery
• Technical Consultancy
• Product Development and Innovation
• Research, analysis and strategic problem solving
• Customer engagement and stakeholder management
• Team leadership, coaching or mentoring
• Delivering outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments

What you will bring:

We're looking for curious, commercially minded and collaborative individuals who thrive on solving complex problems.

You'll be comfortable operating in challenging stakeholder environments, turning insight into action, and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers. Most importantly, you'll bring the ambition to grow, innovate and make a difference.

Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail]. One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

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Please note that all applicants for this role must hold current eDV Clearance.

UKSV National Security Vetting Solution: guidance for applicants - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

Please note that applications are reviewed as they are received, so we encourage early applications. This vacancy will be closed when sufficient suitable applications are received

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing [e-mail], and one of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Why Join QinetiQ?

As we continue to grow into new markets around the world, there's never been a more exciting time to join QinetiQ. The formula for success is our appetite for innovation and having the courage to take on a wide variety of complex challenges.

As a QinetiQ employee, you'll experience a unique working environment where teams from different backgrounds, disciplines and experiences enjoy collaborating widely and openly as we undertake this exciting and rewarding journey. Through effective teamwork, and pulling together, you'll get to experience what happens when we all share different perspectives, blend disciplines, and link technologies; constantly discovering new ways of solving complex problems in a diverse and inclusive environment where you can be authentic, feel valued and realise your full potential. Visit our website to read more about our diverse and inclusive workplace culture. www.qinetiq.com/en/careers/life-at-qinetiq

Our Benefits

• Matched contribution pension scheme, with life assurance
• Competitive holiday allowance, with the option to purchase additional days
• Options to join Health Cash Plan, Private Medical Insurance and Dental Insurance
• Employee discount portal: Personal Accident Insurance, Travel Insurance, Restaurants, Cinema Tickets and much more
• We are proud to support the Armed Forces community by honouring the Armed Forces Covenant and maintaining our Gold Award standard in the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme