2,946 Strategic Consulting jobs in the United Kingdom

• MBA or equivalent advanced degree in Business Administration, Management, or a related field.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in management consulting, with at least 5 years in a leadership or director-level role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing business strategies, driving operational improvements, and managing large-scale transformation programs.
• Proven ability in business development, client relationship management, and team leadership.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Exceptional communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to influence senior executives.
• Experience across multiple industries is a plus.
• Eligibility to work in the UK.

• Lead the end-to-end delivery of strategic consulting engagements, from client acquisition and proposal development to project execution and outcome realization.
• Develop and nurture strong, long-term relationships with C-suite executives and key decision-makers at client organizations.
• Identify new business opportunities and drive revenue growth through proactive client engagement and thought leadership.
• Oversee the development of strategic plans, organizational restructuring, process improvement initiatives, and digital transformation roadmaps.
• Manage and mentor a team of consultants, fostering a collaborative, high-performance culture and ensuring the highest quality of client service.
• Conduct in-depth market analysis, competitive intelligence gathering, and financial modeling to inform strategic recommendations.
• Develop and deliver compelling presentations and reports to clients, articulating complex strategies and implementation plans.
• Stay at the forefront of industry trends, emerging business models, and best practices in management consulting.
• Contribute to the firm's intellectual capital through research, white papers, and case studies.
• Ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to the satisfaction of the client.

• MBA or advanced degree in Business, Economics, or a related field from a top-tier institution.
• Minimum of 10 years of progressive experience in strategic management consulting, with a significant portion in a leadership or director-level role.
• Demonstrated success in developing and executing business strategies for large, complex organizations.
• Proven ability to lead and manage diverse teams, mentor talent, and foster a positive work environment.
• Exceptional client relationship management and business development skills.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking capabilities.
• Outstanding written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Experience in multiple industry sectors is highly advantageous.
• Ability to thrive in a fully remote, fast-paced, and demanding work environment.
• A commitment to driving significant business impact and client success.

• Leading the development and execution of strategic consulting projects for a portfolio of key clients, from initial diagnosis through to implementation and outcome measurement.
• Cultivating and expanding strong client relationships, acting as a trusted advisor and thought leader.
• Developing innovative and data-driven strategic recommendations to address complex business issues, such as market entry, growth strategies, operational efficiency, and organizational restructuring.
• Building, mentoring, and leading high-performing, geographically dispersed consulting teams.
• Overseeing project planning, resource allocation, and financial management to ensure profitable and high-quality project delivery.
• Conducting in-depth market research, competitive analysis, and financial modeling to support strategic recommendations.
• Developing compelling proposals and presentations to secure new business opportunities.
• Contributing to the firm's intellectual capital by developing new methodologies, frameworks, and thought leadership content.
• Ensuring the highest standards of consulting excellence and client satisfaction.
• Staying abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and best practices in strategic management.
• Managing risk and ensuring compliance with professional standards and ethical guidelines.
• Facilitating workshops and training sessions for client teams, often virtually.
• Collaborating with internal practice groups to leverage expertise and drive cross-functional solutions.
• Contributing to the overall strategic direction and growth of the consulting practice.

• MBA or advanced degree in a relevant field (e.g., Business Administration, Economics, Finance).
• A minimum of 12-15 years of progressive experience in management consulting, with a significant portion in a leadership or director role.
• Proven track record of successfully delivering complex strategic initiatives for major clients.
• Demonstrated experience in building and managing client relationships and business development.
• Exceptional analytical, quantitative, and problem-solving skills.
• Superior communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills, with the ability to articulate complex ideas clearly and persuasively.
• Experience leading and motivating remote teams.
• Deep understanding of various industries and functional areas (e.g., strategy, operations, finance, marketing).
• Proficiency in financial analysis, market research, and strategic modeling tools.
• Ability to travel occasionally for critical client meetings, if required, although the role is primarily remote.
• Strong ethical compass and commitment to professional integrity.

HOURS:  37.5 hours per week, Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.00pm

SALARY:  Salary dependent upon experience, plus annual bonus opportunity

LOCATION:  Hybrid. Office based potentially in Leeds, Teesside, or Nottingham with an opportunity for home working

REPORTS TO: Associate Director / Senior Consultant

BACKGROUND

Sewell Group is a multi-disciplined group of companies operating across the North of England. As a family business, it has a long and illustrious history dating back to 1876. Alongside its retail division, which operates 13 fuel and convenience stores across East Yorkshire, Sewell Estates is a collective of built environment businesses made up of Sewell Investments, Sewell Construction, Sewell Facilities Management, Illingworth and Gregory, Community Ventures, and Shared Agenda.

At the heart of the business’ vision and strategy is delivering value for the communities it serves, promoting opportunities by employing local people and investing in developing talent, as well as giving back to communities and supporting the regional economy through commissioning the local supply chain.

Sewell pride themselves on their commitment to support, train, develop and reward employees. In return, they ask that their employees work hard, live the company behaviours, and have some fun along the way. Culture is a massive part of the day-to-day life at Sewell and its people follow core principles of being Positive; Professional; Customer Focused; Team Players; and Always Doing the Right Thing.

In 2021 the Group was recognised as one of only 18 businesses across the country in the Queen’s Awards for Enterprise for Promoting Opportunity – the most prestigious accolade for UK businesses. We have also featured in the Top 100 Best Companies to work for list six times, including being placed in the Top 50 large companies to work for in 2022.

Community Ventures is seeking talented individuals to join the team.  We provide healthcare strategy, strategic estates advice, business case services and programme/project management solutions to a wide range of customers across the UK. The Team is also contracted to provide management services to ten Lift Co business across the north of England managing a £250m health and social care portfolio. 

ROLE OVERVIEW

This is an exciting development opportunity for someone looking to enhance their existing knowledge and experience of estates planning and advice, working as a key member of a growing team.

Community Ventures’ vision is to be the consultant partner of choice to our customers and our mission is to achieve excellence in our advice and our solutions, delivering long-term added value to public services. 

Our current workload spans local, regional and national advisory roles for all aspects of the health sector – primary, community, acute and mental health - as well as support to local authorities and other public sector organisations. 

We are looking for someone who will embrace the complexity and breadth of this role, and who relishes the challenge of working creatively to understand and help solve our clients’ estate problems.

You will possess excellent communication and facilitation skills to harness and build positive relationships, whilst being able to put forwards alternative points of view and respectfully challenge.

You will primarily work alongside and in support of our senior consultants, delivering estates advisory services to customers right across our portfolio, but will also lead on specific elements of work/your own projects as your experience develops, as well as helping to nurture your graduate and junior colleagues.

ROLE RESPONSIBILITIES

STRATEGIC ESTATES ADVICE

• To work as part of a team to provide advice to our customers and partners as required (e.g., options appraisals, feasibility studies, estates strategies, PIDs, Business Case authoring, workshop facilitation, space utilisation, other research), either solely, as part of the wider team or with external advisors as needed.
• Liaise with external clients and stakeholders to create new strategic estates opportunities for Community Ventures in line with the business plan, working with colleagues, partners and shareholders.
• Appoint contractors and advisors to support delivery.
• Effectively manage multidisciplinary teams.
• To professionally represent Community Ventures at external meetings and events.

CLIENT/CUSTOMER LIAISON

• A significant proportion of this role is client facing - acting as the consultant/ professional on our strategic advice commissions- presenting our offer to the client and ensuring the timelines and quality of our delivery.
• Promoting and presenting a professional personal and company brand in all dealings.
• Developing and nurturing successful and rewarding relationships with colleagues and the supply chain.
• Listening and understanding the client’s needs and developing new client relationships.
• Ensuring a working environment exists where complete client satisfaction is at the forefront of every team member’s mind.

GENERAL

• Support the production of board reports and performance reports against the business plan KPI’s.
• Spotting opportunities for continuous improvement of our tools, processes, and systems.
• Understanding and mitigating risk to the business.
• Support Community Ventures in the pursuit of new opportunities and business development as required.
• Provide information to support the Director and Associate Directors with workload planning and forecasting.
• Leading on your own strategic internal projects suited to your skills and expertise – in the past this has included quality management, implementation of new software etc. 

Requirements

As well as exhibiting a polite and approachable attitude, displaying plenty of energy, initiative, professionalism, commitment and a strong team ethos, the suitable person will have the following:

ESSENTIAL

• Hold a formal degree qualification (or 3+ years relevant experience)
• Experience in contributing to/delivering the preparation of estate strategies, and Business Cases in accordance with the HM Treasury Green Book guidance
• Experience of working within public sector, health, social care, and/or education sectors
• Experience of delivering against competing priorities and deadlines while also directing the work of teams/individuals
• You will be resilient and have the credibility to engage with a wide range of local and regional stakeholders
• The ability to work both as a team member in a busy working environment, as and unsupervised at times
• Excellent listening and communication skills
• The ability to learn and work with new technology and software
• Good decision-making skills
• A good level of knowledge of Microsoft Office packages, in particular Outlook, Word, Excel and PowerPoint
• Have effective and efficient time management skills
• Awareness of the importance of confidentiality
• Have a thorough approach/high levels of attention to detail and accuracy
• Be able to implement new and improved ways of working
• A full, valid UK driving licence and own transport

DESIRABLE

• Experience working in or around healthcare service planning and/or service change programmes
• Healthcare planning and strategy experience
• Formal Better Business Cases qualification
• Membership of an appropriate professional body
• Understanding of current national healthcare policy, strategic direction and objectives and national programmes
• Working knowledge of LIFT, PFI, Procure 22 or other related frameworks

Community Ventures is an equal opportunities employer, recruiting within the guidelines of the Equality Act 2010. We are committed to the promotion of diversity and equal opportunity, as an employer and in the delivery of our products and services.

As a committed safe employer an appropriate enhanced DBS (criminal record) check will be required for the successful candidate of this role.

Benefits

• Salary dependent on experience
• Annual bonus opportunity
• 25 days holiday (plus Bank Holidays), rising with length of service to 30 days
• Being a Co-Owner of Sewell Estates, learn more here: Employee Ownership - Sewell Group (sewell-group.co.uk)
• Auto enrolment pension
• Staff discounts
• High street & retail discount schemes
• Bike 2 work scheme
• Technology scheme
• Paid parental leave and sickness absence
• Free use of the Coyle Health Gym
• Click here to view all of our employee benefits

• Lead and manage strategy consulting projects from inception to completion.
• Conduct comprehensive market research, competitive analysis, and diagnostic assessments.
• Develop strategic frameworks and business cases for clients.
• Formulate data-driven recommendations for strategic initiatives, operational improvements, and growth opportunities.
• Facilitate workshops and stakeholder meetings to gather insights and build consensus.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client executives.
• Drive the implementation of strategic plans and monitor progress against key objectives.
• Mentor and develop junior consultants within project teams.
• Contribute to business development activities, including proposal writing and client relationship management.
• Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging business models, and best practices in strategy consulting.

• Master's degree in Business Administration (MBA), Economics, or a related quantitative field.
• Minimum of 7 years of experience in strategy consulting, corporate strategy, or a related advisory role.
• Proven experience in leading complex strategic projects and managing project teams.
• Exceptional analytical, problem-solving, and critical thinking skills.
• Strong understanding of financial modeling, market analysis, and strategic frameworks.
• Excellent written and verbal communication, presentation, and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to build strong client relationships and influence senior stakeholders.
• Willingness and ability to travel frequently to client sites.

• Lead and manage consulting engagements from initiation to completion.
• Conduct in-depth market and competitive analysis.
• Develop robust strategic plans and frameworks for clients.
• Analyze complex business problems and identify opportunities for improvement.
• Create financial models and projections to support strategic recommendations.
• Present findings and recommendations to senior client leadership.
• Manage and mentor project team members.
• Contribute to business development and client relationship management.

• Minimum of 5-7 years of experience in management or strategy consulting.
• Proven experience in developing and implementing business strategies.
• Strong analytical, problem-solving, and quantitative skills.
• Expertise in financial modeling and strategic analysis tools.
• Excellent presentation and communication skills, with experience presenting to executives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead teams and manage projects effectively.
• MBA or Master's degree in Business, Finance, or a related field is highly preferred.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively in a remote setting.

• Leading end-to-end consulting engagements, from scoping and diagnosis to strategy formulation and implementation support.
• Conducting in-depth market analysis, competitive benchmarking, and financial modelling to inform strategic recommendations.
• Developing compelling business cases and strategic roadmaps for clients.
• Facilitating workshops and stakeholder interviews to gather insights and build consensus.
• Presenting findings and recommendations to senior client executives.
• Mentoring and developing junior consultants within the project team.
• Contributing to the firm's intellectual capital and practice development.
• Identifying and developing new client opportunities and building trusted advisor relationships.
• Managing project timelines, budgets, and resource allocation effectively.
• Ensuring the delivery of high-quality, impactful solutions that meet client objectives.