Senior Consultant – Ops/Strategy (National Security, DV Cleared)

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Senior Consultant to join a specialist consultancy delivering high‑impact transformation and strategy programmes for the Defence and National Security sector. The role involves working with senior stakeholders to solve strategic business challenges, improve operating models, drive cost efficiencies and support critical investment decisions within highly secure environments.

Key responsibilities

• Lead complex consulting engagements across Defence and National Security clients.
• Manage project delivery using structured consulting and problem‑solving methodologies.
• Conduct qualitative and quantitative analysis to develop strategic recommendations.
• Build trusted relationships with senior client stakeholders and act as the primary day‑to‑day client interface.
• Support business development activities, helping identify and win new consulting opportunities.
• Contribute to thought leadership, knowledge sharing, and the development of consulting capability across the team.

Required profile

• Proven experience delivering complex consulting engagements within Defence, National Security, or similarly regulated environments.
• Strong background in business strategy, operating model transformation, cost optimisation, business cases, or investment decision support.
• Excellent stakeholder management and client‑facing consulting skills.
• Experience leading project teams and managing multiple workstreams.
• Strong analytical, presentation, and problem‑solving capabilities.
• Must hold enhanced DV / UKIC Clearance.

Required skills

What we offer

• Competitive salary up to £73,000 plus package.
• Hybrid working available in Manchester.