Senior Defence & National Security Consultant | Transform & Lead

North Highland; Cheltenham; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Flexible time off

Private medical plan

Health cash plan

Workplace savings scheme (ISAs & GIAs)

Enhanced parental leave

Job summary

North Highland is seeking a Senior Consultant to drive growth in Defence and National Security within the Public Sector. The role focuses on delivering complex client projects, shaping strategy, and leveraging cross-functional capabilities across technology, change, and program management.

You will work closely with Public Sector leadership, mentor junior staff, and contribute to thought leadership through networks, speaking engagements, and professional activities.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3–4 days on site per week unless project dictates otherwise.
• Experience delivering large, complex transformations in defence or public sector contexts.
• Ability to develop credible client solutions and publish impact through networks.

Responsibilities

• Contribute to Public Sector growth strategy and deliver complex client projects across defence & national security.
• Support business development and client delivery with cross-disciplinary teams.
• Coach and mentor junior consultants on client engagements.

Skills

Public sector consulting

Defence & national security

Stakeholder engagement

Strategic thinking

Job description

North Highland is seeking a Senior Consultant to drive growth in Defence and National Security within the Public Sector. The role focuses on delivering complex client projects, shaping strategy, and leveraging cross-functional capabilities across technology, change, and program management.

You will work closely with Public Sector leadership, mentor junior staff, and contribute to thought leadership through networks, speaking engagements, and professional activities.