North Highland
Senior Consultant, Defence & National Security
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We’re a market awarded consultancy, who is building a practice within the Defence & National Security sector. This is an exciting opportunity to shape and be part of our growth journey. We’re looking for people who are ambitious and want to contribute to this exciting chapter.
Summary
As a Senior Consultant in North Highland’s Public Sector Portfolio, you will contribute to the Public Sector growth strategy and deliver across complex client projects. This role offers the opportunity to work closely with North Highland’s Public Sector leadership team and develop your Consulting career with a focus on Defence and National Security.
You Will
- Contribute to both business development and client project delivery (business and technology transformation) across our Defence and Nat Sec Clients.
- Draw on your unique perspectives, personality, and creativity to think big about our clients’ challenges and develop creative solutions.
- Build expertise and deliver across North Highland’s range of capabilities: Strategy, Technology, Change Management, Business Analysis, Data & Analytics, and Strategic Program Management.
- Minimum of 2-3 days p/w on site unless otherwise needed by the project.
- Serve as a coach and mentor to junior consultants on client engagements.
- Showcase yourself as a Government & Public Sector thought leader by developing your professional network through association memberships, speaking, and writing engagements, and community activities.
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Ideally, We'd Like
- Demonstrable management consulting or industry experience with a focus on Defence & National Security.
- An ability to authentically establish credibility, build consensus, and activate collaboration with clients and teammates.
- Creative ingenuity and a proven ability to find or design simple solutions to complex challenges.
- Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
- Superior self-awareness around personal strengths and growth opportunities.
- Generosity in sharing experiences, expertise, and insights to help others develop and grow.
- Proposal development experience and a proven ability to effectively sell business solutions to clients (nice to have).
- A demonstrated track record of delivering large, complex transformation engagements, including roles that involved building and fostering relationships with senior-level stakeholders.
- Hold the appropriate security clearance required to support UK National Security clients.
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Total Rewards
Total Rewards associated with this position include a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Unique perks include flexible time off, a private medical plan, a health cash plan, a workplace savings scheme (including ISAs and GIAs), and enhanced parental leave.
Important Notes
Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.
North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance with local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.
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