Strategy Consulting Manager – Space Sector

JR United Kingdom; Slough; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading consultancy is seeking a Strategy Consulting Manager to build their Space Consulting team. This role offers an entrepreneurial opportunity with global impact, collaboration with top researchers, and a fast-tracked career path to senior roles. The ideal candidate will possess strong consultancy experience and deep knowledge of the space sector.

Benefits

Sponsorship & relocation support for exceptional candidates

Career growth opportunities with clear routes to senior roles

Collaborative culture with a focus on mentorship

Qualifications

• Experience in strategy consulting with a strong track record.
• Deep knowledge of the space sector, focusing on space-related projects.
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) London.

Responsibilities

• Lead and deliver strategic, commercial consulting projects in the space sector.
• Contribute ideas and help shape the practice’s direction.
• Mentor and upskill other managers and consultants on space sector specifics.

Skills

Analytical mindset

Commercial project delivery

Quantitative case studies

Entrepreneurial drive

Job description

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Strategy Consulting Manager – Space Sector, Slough

Client: Salt

Location: Slough, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Views: 6

Posted: 31.05.2025

Expiry Date: 15.07.2025

Job Description:

Location: London (Hybrid, 2–3 days/week in office)

Sponsorship & Relocation: Available for exceptional candidates

Are you passionate about the commercial future of space? Do you have a background in strategy consulting and want to help shape a pioneering practice at the cutting edge of the space industry?

We are currently looking for an individual to support the founder of a growing Space Consulting team within a boutique consultancy. You will play a pivotal role in building the space and satellite sector for the organisation on a global scale.

Why This Role?

• Entrepreneurial Opportunity: Be instrumental in building out a new practice, working directly with a highly regarded sector leader.
• Global Impact: Deliver projects for clients across the UK, Europe, Middle East, and beyond.
• Collaborative Culture: Work closely with our leading space research team, benefiting from deep sector insights and a supportive environment.
• Career Growth: Fast-track your progression with clear routes to senior roles and even partnership, in a team known for internal promotions.

What You’ll Do

• Lead and deliver strategic, commercial consulting projects for clients in the space sector.
• Contributing ideas and helping to shape the practice’s direction.
• Collaborate with research and consulting colleagues to produce high-impact recommendations and white papers.
• Get hands-on with project delivery, business development, and proposals.
• Mentor and upskill other managers and consultants on space sector specifics, freeing up leadership to drive further growth.
• Leverage global resources and expertise to deliver best-in-class solutions for clients worldwide.

Who We’re Looking For

Must-Have:

• Experience in strategy consulting (ideally from a leading consulting firm), with a strong track record in delivering commercial, analytical projects.
• Deep knowledge of the space sector, with at least 80% of your recent work focused on space-related projects.
• Analytical mindset—comfortable with quantitative case studies and structured problem-solving.
• Based in (or willing to relocate to) London; sponsorship and relocation support available.

Nice-to-Have:

• Experience in internal strategy or consulting teams within space-focused companies (e.g., satellite operators, space agencies).
• Exposure to policy work in the space sector, provided you also have a strategic/commercial focus.
• Entrepreneurial drive—ready to bring new ideas and help shape a growing practice.