Principal Change Consultant

JR United Kingdom; London; On-site; GBP 70,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Digital Strategy Consultancy is seeking a Principal Change Consultant to drive transformation engagements and shape their Change practice. This role offers the opportunity to lead high-impact projects, influence senior stakeholders, and contribute to business growth in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Trusting, supportive culture

Rapid career progression

Competitive salary & pension matched up to 10%

Performance-related bonuses/equity options

Opportunity to build something from the ground up

Qualifications

• 6+ years in consulting with deep change/transformation experience.
• Strong track record in client relationships, sales, and delivery.
• Expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model).

Responsibilities

• Lead high-impact change projects across various sectors.
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives.
• Manage project teams, budgets, and timelines.

Skills

Change Management

Client Relationship Management

Business Development

Organizational Design

Team Development

Job description

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Darter is on the hunt for a game-changing Principal Change Consultant to help shape our Change practice from the ground up. As an early employee in Darter’s growth journey, you’ll have a huge impact—leading major transformation engagements, influencing senior stakeholders, and driving business growth in a fast-moving, high-trust environment.

We’re a fast-growing Digital Strategy Consultancy with clients across Defence, Public Sector, Aerospace, and Technology. Having more than doubled in size year-on-year, we’re building a team of superstars who want to grow with us and help define what’s next.

What You'll Do

• Lead high-impact change projects across a range of sectors
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives, understanding their strategic goals
• Manage project teams, budgets, and timelines while delivering real-world value
• Share insights, create compelling reporting, and contribute to reusable IP

Practice & Business Growth

• Shape and scale Darter’s Change capability
• Drive business development—from identifying leads to closing deals
• Build market visibility through thought leadership (articles, events, white papers)
• Help run the business, from internal ops to new service lines

What We're Looking For

You're an experienced change leader who’s delivered major transformation projects and helped grow a consulting business. You're comfortable with ambiguity, proactive in solving problems, and have the drive to help build something new.

Key Skills & Experience:

• 6+ years in consulting with deep change/transformation experience
• Strong track record in client relationships, sales, and delivery
• Expertise in change management frameworks (e.g., Prosci ADKAR, Kotter's 8-Step Change Model)
• Comfortable leading organisation design and operating model work
• Experience developing teams and mentoring future leaders
• Its a bonus if you have experience in UK Public Sector or data governance
• Must be able to hold UK Security Clearance

What You’ll Get at Darter

• A trusting, supportive culture where your voice matters
• Rapid career progression—we're growing fast and promoting fast
• Competitive salary & pension matched up to 10%
• Performance-related bonuses/equity options
• The opportunity to be part of building something from the ground up

Not Ticked Every Box?

No problem. If you’re a rising star with most of the experience but a lot of ambition, we’d still love to hear from you. We believe in backing talent early and giving people the space to grow. If you're passionate about change and want to be part of a high-performing team, apply anyway.