The Consultancy Group (London)
Strategy Engagement Manager – Education Sector
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The Opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a leading strategy consulting team focused on supporting corporate, investor and institutional clients across the Education sector.
The team advises on growth strategy, commercial due diligence, market assessments, business planning and strategic transformation projects across a broad range of education subsectors.
You will work with senior business leaders, investors and management teams on high-profile strategy engagements, helping clients address complex commercial challenges and identify growth opportunities.
The Education practice is experiencing strong growth and offers significant opportunities for career progression, responsibility and professional development.
Typical Project Work
- Commercial due diligence
- Strategy development and assessment
- Market entry strategy and opportunity sizing
- Product and business unit strategy development
- Divestment and portfolio strategy reviews
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Key Responsibilities
- Lead client engagements and manage project teams of approximately 4–10 consultants.
- Shape workstreams, oversee analysis and ensure high-quality deliverables.
- Build and develop client relationships and identify opportunities for further support.
- Contribute to business development activities, proposals and thought leadership initiatives.
- Coach and develop junior team members.
- Support internal initiatives including recruitment, training and practice development.
Requirements
- Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience.
- Background in strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, corporate strategy, transactions or a related field.
- Strong project management, analytical and problem-solving capability.
- Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills.
- Ability to structure, write and present complex work to senior stakeholders.
- Passion for the Education sector and interest in developing deeper subsector expertise.
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Preferred Experience
- Experience within a specific Education subsector.
- Business development and client relationship experience.
- Strong communication and stakeholder management skills.
- Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues.
- Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities.
What is Offered
- Competitive compensation and benefits package.
- Continuous learning, mentoring and career development.
- Exposure to senior executives, investors and complex strategic situations.
- Flexible working and an inclusive team environment.
- Clear opportunities for progression within a growing practice.
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