You are a technically literate business consultant who can move seamlessly between strategy definition and hands‑on business analysis. You'll work with defence, law enforcement, national security and central government clients, shaping technology-enabled change across data, cyber security and telecoms/networks. You'll translate complex technical issues into clear, defensible recommendations, build and maintain trusted stakeholder relationships, and drive delivery to time, cost and quality. You'll also help grow our consulting capability: developing propositions, winning work and coaching juniors.
Key Responsibilities
* Engage senior and practitioner level stakeholders, running interviews and workshops.
* Define strategies, target operating models and business cases for technical programmes.
* Perform structured business analysis: requirements, process mapping, options appraisal, benefits/business cases.
* Design and implement pragmatic improvement roadmaps, tracking delivery and realisation.
* Produce high‑quality deliverables (reports, proposals, slideware) to agreed timelines.
* Lead or contribute to bids, frameworks and proposition development.
* Manage and support small multi-disciplinary teams (client and internal), providing direction and assurance.
* Support graduate/analyst consultants through coaching and mentorship.
* Maintain and extend client relationships. Identify and support new opportunities.
* Uphold and promote our values of being transparent, fair, and daring, both internally and externally.
Skills/Knowledge
Essential
* Consulting experience in our core areas of data, cyber or networks., preferably 3+ years.
* Proven track record in public sector (defence, LE, NS, central government) with SC/DV clearance or eligibility.
* Strong stakeholder management and facilitation e.g. through 1:1s and workshops.
* Excellent written and verbal communication. Able to communicate complexity succinctly.
* Comfortable with ambiguity and working through complexity.
Nice to have
* Business development experience: identifying opportunities and drafting compelling proposals.
* Solid grasp of technical concepts e.g. data architectures, security controls/assurance, network fundamentals.
Location?
Hybrid, with 2-3 days working from Daintta office (London or Cheltenham) or on client site as required.
Benefits
We believe in supporting our people both professionally and personally. Here's what you can expect when you join us:
Time Off:
* 25 days annual leave, plus bank holidays
* Up to 5 days annual training leave with a dedicated training budget
* Up to 3 days annual volunteering leave - give back to the community
* Competitive maternity, paternity, shared parental leave & compassionate leave
Health & Wellness:
* Comprehensive Private Health Insurance
* Employee Assistance Programme - 24/7 support services
* £2,000 Flex Cash Allowance, paid pro-rata over the year
Financial Benefits:
* 5% pension contribution
* Discretionary company awards and bonuses, based on performance and company targets
* Access to Electric Vehicle (EV) Salary Sacrifice scheme
Professional Development
* Up to £1,000 annual training budget (access to additional training and development budget via business case)
* Up to 5 days annual training leave
* 1 professional membership paid annually
* Up to £200 of additional IT budget for new joiners
Perks
* Free breakfast every Tuesday in the London office
* Fortnightly drinks – in London
* Regular social events, quizzes, and guest workshops
* Huckletree perks – including gym and restaurant discounts
* Employee referral programme
* Monthly breakfast club in our Cheltenham office
Security Information
Due to the nature of this position, you must be willing and eligible to achieve a minimum of SC clearance. To qualify, you must be a British Citizen and have resided in the UK for the last 5 years. For more information about clearance eligibility, please see