Consultant – National Security, Defence, CNI or wider Government sectors
Level: Consultant | Senior Consultant | Managing Consultant
Location: London (hybrid – client site up to 3 days per week)
Salary: £42,000 – £65,000 + 5% performance bonus + £5,000 DV clearance bonus
Security Clearance: Active UK Government DV (or lapsed within 9 months – transfer supported)
The Opportunity
Join an award-winning management consultancy delivering high-impact transformation across National Security and Critical National Infrastructure (CNI).
You will work on mission-critical programmes, partnering directly with government and secure-sector clients to address complex operational and strategic challenges.
This is an opportunity to accelerate your consulting career within a growing, people-focused firm operating at the forefront of the UK’s security landscape.
Key Responsibilities
* Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders across technical and operational environments
* Lead workshops, stakeholder interviews, and structured problem-solving sessions
* Translate complex requirements into clear, actionable outputs
* Analyse and structure data to inform evidence-based decision-making
* Develop high-quality written deliverables, including reports and client briefings
* Contribute to Agile delivery environments (Product, Project, Business Analysis, or Business Change)
* Support internal initiatives including recruitment, marketing and capability development
Experience & Capability
* Active DV clearance (or held within the last 9 months)
* Experience in Product Management, Project Management, Business Analysis, or Business Change within Agile environments
* Exposure to National Security, Defence, CNI or wider Government sectors
* Strong analytical and structured problem-solving capability
* Clear, concise written and verbal communication skills
* Experience operating in high-pressure, secure delivery environments
Consulting experience is desirable but not essential for strong candidates from secure-sector delivery roles.
Package & Benefits
* Competitive base salary (aligned to level and experience)
* 5% performance bonus + £5,000 DV clearance bonus
* Private medical and dental cover (enhanced options available)
* 25 days annual leave + 2 additional gift days
* Salary sacrifice schemes (electric vehicle, childcare vouchers)
* Structured training, professional certifications, and mentoring
* Clear progression framework across consulting grades
Eligibility
* Right to work in the UK
* Willingness to work on secure London-based client sites
If you are seeking impactful work in a secure, high-trust environment and want to contribute to nationally significant programmes, we welcome a confidential discussion.