Strategy Consultant - Aerospace & Defence

Freshminds; Greater London; On-site; GBP 148,000 - 221,000; Full time

Job summary

Freshminds is seeking Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers to support interim strategy projects across industries in the UK. You will join a team of strategy consultants delivering due diligence, design and program coordination across key initiatives.

You will report to executive stakeholders, preparing materials and insight reports to support strategic meetings and informed decision-making. Duration is 3–6 week rolling contracts with potential for leadership responsibilities at senior

Qualifications

• MBB background or equivalent consulting pedigree is required.
• Experience in aerospace and/or defence sectors is essential.
• Strong capabilities in strategy, program design, transformation or coordination.
• Ability to credibly engage executive stakeholders in fast-paced environments.
• Proven analytical, problem-solving and communication skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

MBB background

Tier 1/2 strategy

A&D sector experience

Strategic planning

Stakeholder engagement

Job description

Clients across Tier 1 and Tier 2 consulting firms are seeking Consultants, Senior Consultants and Managers to support projects across a range of industries on an interim basis. 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 or 2 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

• Duration: 3-6 week rolling contracts