Principal Consultant - Defence Digital Transformation

Babcock; London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 95,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy in the Government, Defence, and National Security sector is seeking a Defence Principal Consultant to deliver various IT programmes. With a focus on IT transformation and strategic guidance, this permanent role offers an attractive salary and requires SC Clearance. Join a dynamic team at a critical time of growth in the Defence sector, where your experience and leadership can shape impactful outcomes.

Qualifications

• Minimum 10 years’ experience working with UK Ministry of Defence.
• Demonstrable knowledge of MOD IT landscape.
• Proven experience in IT transformation or programme management.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver high-impact IT consultancy assignments across MOD departments.
• Provide strategic guidance on IT transformation and secure infrastructure.
• Collaborate with clients to scope and implement sustainable IT strategies.

Skills

IT transformation

Enterprise architecture

Stakeholder management

Communication

Job description

Defence Principal Consultant

SC and/or DV Clearance required

Hybrid working in London

Permanent salary of £80,000-£95,000 with a generous bonuses & benefits

Looking for versatile consultants who can Deliver projects/ programmes within the following areas: Solution / Technical Architecture, Digital Transformation, Data, Cloud etc.

iO Associates are working closely with a consultancy operating in the Government, Defence and National Security sector who are looking to bring on a Principal Consultant to join their growing team.

Working on programmes thathave already kicked off and with multiple opportunities that this consultancy are currently turning down due to capacity, you will be joining at an exciting time for this client.

Role requirements include:

• Lead and deliver high-impact IT consultancy assignments across MOD departments.

• Provide strategic guidance on enterprise IT transformation, digital roadmaps, and secure infrastructure.

• Leverage a well-established network to identify and win new consultancy opportunities.

• Collaborate with clients to scope, design, and implement sustainable IT and digital strategies.

• Drive thought leadership in Defence digital transformation and contribute to white papers and internal development.

• Lead client workshops, provide strategic insight, and deliver presentations to senior MOD stakeholders.

• Oversee project delivery ensuring quality, time, and budget objectives are achieved.

• Support the development and mentoring of junior consultants within the firm.

Required Experience:

• Minimum of 10 years’ experience working within or in partnership with the UK Ministry of Defence.

• Demonstrable knowledge of MOD IT landscape, including current programmes, organisations, and policies.

• Proven experience in IT transformation, enterprise architecture, or programme management.

• Strong understanding of secure, classified networks, MODCloud, Defence Digital, and JSP standards.

• Established network across MOD, including stakeholders in Defence Digital, DE&S, and frontline commands.

• Proven business development experience – identifying, bidding, and winning new consultancy work.

• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills, with ability to influence at all levels.

For this role, we are looking for consultants who hold active SC Clearance, and would be willing to go through UKSV DV Clearance.