Senior Consultant

Element Recruitment Ltd; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading public sector consultancy based in Bristol is seeking a Senior Consultant to enhance their workforce transformation initiatives. The role offers a competitive salary, hybrid working, and the opportunity to influence strategic decisions while working on high-impact projects in health and public services.

Benefits

Competitive salary and benefits package

Hybrid working

Professional development opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Qualifications

• Proven consultancy experience within the public sector.
• Deep understanding of workforce planning and people strategy.
• Strong project management skills leading multiple assignments.

Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of consultancy assignments.
• Provide subject matter expertise in workforce development.
• Manage project teams and build client relationships.

Skills

Consultancy experience

Workforce planning

Project management

Stakeholder management

Job description

Are you an experienced consultant with a strong background in workforce transformation, organisational development, or skills planning?

Element Recruitment are working for aSenior Consultant to join a leading public sector consultancy based in Bristol on a permanent basis. In this role you will lead the successful delivery of client assignments, provide strategic guidance and contribute to the ongoing development of workforce-related programmes as well as supporting on complex projects that improve service delivery through better people planning and development.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead end-to-end delivery of consultancy assignments, ensuring projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to a high standard

• Provide subject matter expertise in workforce development, organisational change, or project/programme management

• Build and maintain strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor

• Manage project teams, subcontractors or associates as required

• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and tender submissions

• Monitor project impact, gather evaluation data, and apply lessons learned for continuous improvement

• Provide mentoring or line management to junior team members when required

About You

To thrive in this role, you will bring:

• Proven consultancy experience within the public sector

• Deep understanding of workforce planning, people strategy or skills development

• Strong project management skills and experience leading multiple client assignments

• Excellent stakeholder management and facilitation abilities

• The confidence to advise senior leaders and influence strategic decisions

• A flexible, proactive approach and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 and benefits package

• Hybrid working (2 days from home)

• Exposure to high-impact projects across health and public services

• Opportunities for professional development and career progression

• A collaborative and purpose-driven working environment

If this sounds like the role for you, apply today or get in touch with Zoe Hester on [e-mail]