Strategy Consultant - Aerospace & Defence

Freshminds; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 148,000 - 240,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshminds in London is seeking Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers to join an interim strategy team. You will support due diligence, strategies, design and program coordination across aerospace & defence initiatives.

You will report to executive stakeholders, preparing materials and insight reports to support strategic meetings and enable informed decision‑making. Depending on level, lead work packages and coordinate multiple streams.

Qualifications

• MBB/Tier-1 strategy experience is essential.
• Demonstrable experience in aerospace/defence sector.
• Strong experience in strategy, program design, transformation or coordination.
• Ability to engage with executive stakeholders credibly.
• Active SC Clearance is helpful.
• For senior levels: leadership and delivery ownership across complex programs.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development, program planning and design across aerospace & defence initiatives.
• Coordinate workstreams, ensuring alignment, progress and communication.
• Develop presentations and insight packs for executive meetings.
• Engage with senior stakeholders to shape program direction and address delivery challenges.
• Conduct analyses to inform decision-making and governance.
• Lead work packages or oversee multiple workstreams depending on level.

Skills

MBB/Tier-1 Strategy

A&D sector

Executive comms

Job description

A client in a tier 1 consultancy working on various industries is seeking Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers to join the team on an interim contract. You will join a team of strategy consultants to support various due diligence pieces, strategies, design and program coordination across a range of key programs.

You will report to executive stakeholders internally and externally, preparing materials and insight reports to support strategic meetings and enable informed decision‑making.

Responsibilities

• Support strategy development, program planning and design across complex aerospace & defence initiatives
• Coordinate workstreams, ensuring alignment, progress monitoring and effective communication
• Develop high‑quality documentation, presentations and insight packs for executive‑level meetings
• Engage with senior stakeholders to shape program direction and address delivery challenges
• Conduct analysis to inform decision‑making and support program governance
• Depending on level, lead work packages, manage junior team members or oversee multiple workstreams

Requirements

• MBB background / Tier-1 Strategy experience is a must
• Demonstrable experience in the aerospace and/or defence sector is essential
• Strong experience in strategy, program design, transformation or program coordination
• Ability to work credibly with executive‑level stakeholders in fast‑paced environments
• Excellent analytical, problem‑solving and communication skills
• Active SC Clearance is helpful
• For senior levels: demonstrated leadership and delivery ownership across complex programs

Details

• Start date: ASAP
• Duration: 3-6 week rolling contracts
• Day rate: £800-£1,300+ PAYE, dependent on level
• Location: London, Hybrid