Senior Director, People & Transformation, Strategic Communications

About the role

FTI Consulting, a global expert firm for organisations facing crisis and transformation, is seeking a Senior Director to join its People & Transformation team within the Strategic Communications division. The team works with clients across FTSE 100 organisations and smaller companies to scope, plan and deliver programmes of work covering people, process, systems and culture change. The role balances client delivery, team leadership and business growth.

Key responsibilities

• Client delivery: scope, plan and lead transformation programmes in small and large matrixed organisations, and manage the commercial aspects such as scoping, pricing, forecasting and resource allocation.
• Facilitate change planning, including stakeholder analysis, business impact assessments and change management strategies.
• Design and run change interventions using persona development, storytelling, design thinking workshops and strategic communications.
• Lead and inspire teams, delegate clearly, and provide mentorship and career coaching.
• Work with Managing Directors and Senior Managing Directors on strategy and quality oversight.
• Drive business development, including proposals, pitches, networking and thought leadership, and contribute to marketing and brand building.
• Take part in internal initiatives shaping the People & Transformation offering.

Required profile

• Several years of work experience.
• Experience in consulting, preferably running transformation projects or workstreams.
• Experience in Organisational Development, Change Management or HRE.
• Experience leading teams and strong project/program management skills to strict deadlines.
• A focus on developing early-stage talent.

Preferred qualifications

• Comfort with complexity.
• Conscious collaboration.
• Relentless attention to quality and delivery.

What we offer

• Professional development programmes covering leadership, growth and certifications, with on-the-job learning and self-guided courses.
• A dedicated coach for regular mentoring and advocacy for your growth.