PPL is a consultancy with a difference. Founded in 2007, PPL is a Social Enterprise and B Corp that exists to promote better health, wellbeing, and economic outcomes across the UK, working with individuals, communities, and the organisations that support them. We are recognised as one of the Financial Times’ Leading Management Consultancies in the UK and as one of B Corp’s Best for the World organisations.
We achieve this by applying the best of current and emerging thinking in the fields of strategy, rapid innovation, digital and data analytics, organisational development, and programme delivery to achieve better outcomes and deliver social value.
We offer a unique opportunity for you to develop and deploy management consultancy skills on a wide range of ground-breaking projects to improve outcomes with and for individuals and communities across the UK.
As a Senior Consultant you will work proactively as part of the wider PPL team, with responsibility for supporting business development and delivery on behalf of PPL and its clients. This will entail:
* Supporting existing and new client relationships
* Analysing and defining business strategies
* Managing client and internal programmes, projects and resources
* Building internal and client capacity to deliver transformational change
* Delivering customer outcomes
Successful candidates will be able to demonstrate:
* Empathy and intellectual curiosity
* A passion for professional growth and development, both for themselves and others
* A strong academic record, with proven verbal reasoning, numeracy and writing skills
* Strong interpersonal skills and a track record of successful teamwork
* Research and analytical skills, with an evidence-based approach to problem-solving
* Competence in key Office tools including Excel, PowerPoint and Word
* The ability to take personal responsibility for making positive change happen
* A clear commitment to supporting better outcomes for public and community services
The role is based in one of our offices, either our main office in London or satellite offices Bristol or Manchester. Like all consultants, we enjoy being “in the field” working with your clients– but with a strong commitment to supporting flexible working and having a life outside of work.
The salary starts at £54,000 per annum, plus an annual bonus scheme. In addition, you will receive a benefits package including:
* an annual £2,136 London travel allowance
* a starting 26 days of annual leave, plus UK bank holidays
* 10 days of paid volunteering leave per annum, to be used with the charity of your choice
* a 1-year CMI accredited training programme, followed by further tailored professional development
* company health, life insurance and pension scheme which a matched contribution
* access to range of other discounts and rewards, including our Cycle to Work scheme
If you are interested in applying, please go to our website Work with us - PPL - PPL click on the relevant role, complete an application form and send this, along with your CV, to recruitment@ppl.org.uk
Please note – we are keeping our adverts open on a rolling basis and will be in contact with you if you are successfully shortlisted for the role.
All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK and will be subject to Baseline Personnel Security Standard (BPSS) screening. Visa sponsorship may be available for eligible candidates, subject to Home Office requirements.