Senior Management Consultant Defence & Security

Searchability; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consulting firm in Greater London is seeking a Senior Consultant in National Security. This role involves leading complex consulting engagements, fostering client relationships, and mentoring junior staff. Ideal candidates will have management consulting experience, enhanced DV Clearance, and strong leadership skills. The firm offers competitive benefits, including a generous pension scheme and private health options. This position allows for hybrid working, balancing office engagement with flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive pension with matched contributions

Generous holiday allowance

Private medical, dental and health cash plan options

Qualifications

• Experience in Management Consulting within the National Security domain.
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience.
• Strong research, analysis, and insight-generation capabilities.

Responsibilities

• Lead the delivery of complex consulting engagements.
• Design and deliver strategic solutions for senior stakeholders.
• Mentor junior consultants and support their development.

Skills

Management Consulting

Stakeholder Management

Business Analysis

Agile Delivery

Technical Consultancy

Job description

SENIOR CONSULTANT – NATIONAL SECURITY - eDV CLEARED

• Senior Management Consultant role within a National Security consulting practice
• Lead complex, high-impact programmes while shaping consulting strategy and capability growth
• Hybrid working with regular access to a London office
• Opportunity to influence methodology, innovation and long-term client relationships
• Must hold enhanced DV Clearance

ABOUT THE CLIENT

Our client is a leading UK-based engineering organisation operating across defence, security and advanced technology programmes. They work at the forefront of innovation, partnering with government and industry to solve complex, mission‑critical challenges. Due to continued growth within their consulting capability, they are seeking an experienced Principal Consultant to provide senior leadership and strategic direction.

THE ROLE

As a Senior Consultant, you will lead the delivery of complex consulting engagements, working closely with senior stakeholders to design and deliver strategic solutions. You will play a key role in developing consulting methodologies, supporting business growth initiatives, and mentoring junior consultants while operating in highly complex stakeholder environments.

Key responsibilities include:

• Leading end‑to‑end delivery of consulting projects of varying size and complexity
• Selecting and applying appropriate methodologies, tools and frameworks
• Building trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders
• Contributing to business development and growth initiatives
• Coaching and developing consultants within project teams

SENIOR CONSULTANT ESSENTIAL SKILLS

• Experience in Management Consulting within National Security domain
• Proven leadership and mentoring experience
• Background in Business Analysis, Business Change, Agile Delivery, Technical Consultancy, Product Development, or Programme/Project Management
• Strong research, analysis and insight‑generation capabilities
• Excellent stakeholder management and communication skills

THE BENEFITS

• Competitive pension with matched contributions and life assurance
• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days
• Private medical, dental and health cash plan options
• Employee discount and benefits portal
• Volunteering opportunities and strong Armed Forces support

TO BE CONSIDERED

Please either apply through this advert or emailing me directly via [e-mail]. For further information please call me: 0117 284 0050 / 07719 072 818.

By applying for this role, you give express consent for us to process and submit (subject to required skills) your application to our client in conjunction with this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS

Senior Consultant, National Security, Digital Transformation, Consulting, Stakeholder Management, Business Change, Agile Delivery, Programme Management, Strategy, Business Analysis, NSD