Senior Consultant - Business Change Manager

Decision Analysis Services Limited; Bristol; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in professional services is seeking a Senior Consultant - Business Change Manager to drive digital transformation across Defence and government sectors. The role involves strategic stakeholder engagement, capability integration, and supporting high-impact programme delivery. Candidates should possess a STEM degree and relevant experience, with a focus on developing solutions in complex environments. This position offers a dynamic work culture with opportunities for professional development and impact on UK infrastructure.

Benefits

Private pension

Healthcare

Dental care

25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays

Discretionary Christmas office closure

Personal carbon offset scheme

Access to Udemy for development

Qualifications

• 3-5 years' experience in technical or change-focused programmes.
• Strong understanding of Defence environments and technology adoption.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain trusted relationships across technical and operational levels.
• Coordinate multi-disciplinary working groups for effective integration.
• Support high-impact programme delivery by guiding change implementation.

Skills

Digital Fluency

Stakeholder Management

Consulting

Communication

Education

STEM degree

Job description

Senior Consultant - Business Change Manager

Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS) is an independent professional services company. Since 2007, we have provided services globally to over 200 client organizations across energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents.

We specialize in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to complex issues faced by our clients. Our expertise includes programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These skills, combined with extensive experience in engineering, regulatory practices, and operations delivery, enable us to develop sustainable, long-term solutions.

The Role

As a Senior Consultant in our Digital Consulting Practice, you will shape and deliver complex transformation programmes across Defence and wider government. Working at the intersection of technology, strategy, and delivery, you'll support the adoption of digital capabilities in mission-critical environments, collaborating closely with stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

Your key responsibilities will include:

1. Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships across technical, operational, and senior leadership levels to support digital transformation.
2. Capability Integration Leadership: Coordinate multi-disciplinary working groups, enabling effective integration of people, processes, and technology within secure, high-stakes environments.
3. Translation & Advisory: Act as a bridge between technical delivery teams and user communities, translating complex ideas into practical, mission-driven outcomes.
4. Market Insight & Growth Enablement: Contribute to pipeline growth by identifying new opportunities, shaping client propositions, and supporting bids with insight and credibility.
5. Programme Delivery Influence: Support high-impact programme delivery by aligning frameworks, guiding change implementation, and driving results on the ground.

Apply to DAS if you want to work on varied, complex projects within a company that values your development, where no two days are alike, and where you'll have a tangible impact on UK infrastructure.

Requirements

To succeed, you'll bring digital awareness, delivery experience, and Defence sector insight. Comfort navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and operating with integrity in secure environments is essential.

We are looking for candidates with:

• Sector & Cultural Awareness: Strong understanding of Defence environments, DLODs, and technology adoption in change-resistant cultures.
• Digital Fluency & Integration Mindset: Broad ICT and digital solutions knowledge, capable of engaging technical and strategic audiences.
• Consulting & Commercial Acumen: Experience in consulting with strong commercial awareness, supporting client initiatives.
• Stakeholder Management & Communication: Proven ability to influence and communicate effectively across diverse stakeholders.
• Education & Experience: A STEM degree is preferred, with 3-5 years' experience in technical or change-focused programmes; Defence or government background is desirable.

Even if you don't meet all requirements but are solutions-oriented, we encourage you to get in touch. We value diverse experiences, including military veterans with technical or intelligence backgrounds.

Benefits

We offer a people-focused culture with professional development, work-life balance, and workplace flexibility. Benefits include:

• Attractive salary based on skills and experience
• Private pension, healthcare, dental care
• Death-in-service and income protection
• 25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays and additional days for community activities
• Discretionary Christmas office closure
• Personal carbon offset scheme
• Access to Udemy for development

DAS is an Equal Opportunities employer committed to diversity and fairness in employment.