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Sanderson Government & Defence

Business Change Consultant - National Security

Cheltenham
£45k – £90k/yr
Posted 1 day ago
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Business Change Consultant | National Security | Cheltenham | Competitive Salary + Benefits

Are you tired of joining a consultancy that already has all the answers? Frustrated by rigid processes you had no hand in building? Ready to actually shape the way delivery works — rather than just follow it?

We're working with a number of leading management consultancies expanding their national security practices in Cheltenham. These are not typical consulting roles — they offer genuine autonomy, real client influence, and the opportunity to work on some of the UK's most complex and high-impact programmes.

The Role

You'll work embedded within national security and public sector programmes, supporting clients through complex business change — from strategy and discovery through to delivery. The work varies by project, but all roles sit within collaborative, high-performing teams where your contribution is visible and valued.

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What You'll Be Doing

  • Supporting clients through complex transformation and change programmes
  • Owning workstreams end-to-end, from discovery and analysis through to implementation
  • Building strong relationships with senior client stakeholders
  • Contributing to the growth and direction of expanding Cheltenham-based practices

What We're Looking For

  • Proven experience in business change, transformation, or management consulting
  • Exposure to national security, central government, or regulated environments
  • Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
  • Someone who thrives with autonomy and takes ownership of their work
  • Eligibility for UK security clearance — DV minimum

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Why These Roles?

These businesses invest heavily in their people. Expect structured progression, market-leading benefits packages, and the backing of established consultancies with serious reputations in the sector. Cheltenham sits at the heart of the UK's national security community — joining now puts you at the centre of that world.

Further Details

  • Location: Cheltenham
  • Clearance: DV minimum
  • Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience + performance bonus + benefits
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Skills

Business Change
Transformation
Management Consulting
Stakeholder Management
Strategy
Discovery
Implementation
Analysis
Project Delivery
Client Relationship Management
National Security
Public Sector

Location

Cheltenham, England, United Kingdom

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