Senior Consultant

Tarka Talent; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 48,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

9-day fortnight

Hybrid work arrangement

Job summary

Tarka Talent in London is seeking a Senior Consultant to join a growing management consultancy serving policing, justice and public sector clients. You will lead workstreams, work with senior leaders, and deliver transformation programmes across strategy, operating models and service redesign.

The role offers hybrid working, exposure to high-impact projects and clear progression in a boutique environment. Ideal candidates have 2–4 years in management consulting, strong analytical skills, and a

Qualifications

• 2–4 years' experience in management consulting or equivalent transformation environment.

Responsibilities

• Lead workstreams across strategy and transformation engagements within the public sector.
• Analyse complex problems, synthesise evidence and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the design of operating models, organisational change programmes and transformation roadmaps.
• Facilitate workshops and engage confidently with senior client stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality analysis, presentations and client deliverables.
• Manage elements of projects independently whilst working closely with experienced consulting leaders.
• Adapt quickly across a range of client engagements, taking ownership within lean consulting teams.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem-solving

Public sector transformation

Client relationship building

Education

Economics / Engineering / Mathematics / PPE / Sciences

Job description

Senior Consultant

Hybrid: 3 days London Office/Client Sites

£50,000 + Bonus + 9-Day Fortnight

Our client is a growing specialist management consultancy that partners with organisations across policing, justice and the wider public sector to solve complex strategic and transformation challenges. Working alongside senior leaders, they help clients shape policy, redesign services, develop operating models and deliver lasting organisational change that improves outcomes for communities.

Following continued growth, they are looking to hire two Senior Consultants to join their collaborative consulting team. This is an opportunity to join a boutique consultancy where you'll have genuine responsibility from day one, working directly with senior clients in small, high-performing teams to deliver meaningful transformation.

Projects typically span strategy development, operating model design, organisational transformation, service redesign and implementation support.

The Senior Consultant will...

• Lead workstreams across strategy and transformation engagements within the public sector.
• Analyse complex problems, synthesise evidence and develop practical, evidence-based recommendations.
• Support the design of operating models, organisational change programmes and transformation roadmaps.
• Facilitate workshops and engage confidently with senior client stakeholders.
• Produce high-quality analysis, presentations and client deliverables.
• Manage elements of projects independently whilst working closely with experienced consulting leaders.
• Adapt quickly across a range of client engagements, taking ownership within lean consulting teams.

You'll bring...

• Around 2-4 years' experience within management consulting or a comparable transformation environment.
• Experience delivering strategy, transformation or organisational change programmes.
• Strong analytical and structured problem-solving skills, with the ability to work through ambiguity.
• Confidence building relationships with clients and managing stakeholders.
• A genuine interest in public sector transformation and improving public services.
• A strong academic background demonstrating analytical capability, such as Economics, Engineering, Mathematics, PPE, Sciences or a related discipline.
• The flexibility and mindset to thrive in a boutique consultancy where ownership, collaboration and adaptability are highly valued.

Why You'll Love It

• Work on complex transformation programmes that have a genuine impact on public services.
• Join a growing consultancy where you'll have significant client exposure and responsibility from an early stage.
• Work in small, collaborative teams with direct access to experienced consulting leaders.
• Gain exposure across the full transformation lifecycle, from strategy through to implementation.
• Enjoy a supportive, low-ego culture with clear opportunities for progression as the business grows.
• 9-day fortnight, annual bonus and hybrid working.

We are committed to promoting equality of opportunity for all employees and applicants. All hiring decisions are made on merit, ensuring an inclusive environment free from discrimination or harassment.

Due to the high volume of applications, we are only able to respond to successful candidates.