Strategy Consultant: Defence & National Security (Remote)

Darter; Greater London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private health insurance

Pension matched up to 10%

Share options

Bonus

Personal development budget

Flexible, remote-first working

Volunteer time off

Job summary

Darter is a strategic consultancy focused on strengthening the UK's national security, resilience and prosperity in the digital age. We partner with senior leaders across defence, government and technology to shape strategy and deliver practical change.

We look for a Strategy Consultant to tackle digital and strategic challenges across UK Defence and national security. You'll join a small, growing team that works directly with clients to solve problems and make progress.

Qualifications

• Around three or more years' experience in consulting, strategy or a similar advisory role.
• Clear written and verbal communication, including with senior stakeholders.
• Sound judgement and a disciplined approach to delivery.
• Ability to obtain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

• Shape and structure client problems, defining scope and key questions.
• Analyze diverse inputs to turn complexity into clear options and recommendations.
• Lead and contribute to stakeholder interviews, workshops and working sessions with senior figures.
• Produce high-quality deliverables and briefs that withstand senior scrutiny.
• Plan and manage delivery with actions, dependencies, risks and milestones.
• Collaborate with colleagues to challenge thinking and ensure coherence across outputs.

Skills

Consulting experience

Strategic thinking

Communication

Problem solving

UK clearance-ready

Job description

Darter is a strategic consultancy focused on strengthening the UK's national security, resilience and prosperity in the digital age. We partner with senior leaders across defence, government and technology to shape strategy and deliver practical change.

We look for a Strategy Consultant to tackle digital and strategic challenges across UK Defence and national security. You'll join a small, growing team that works directly with clients to solve problems and make progress.