Inner Circle Consulting is seeking a highly motivated and experienced Consultant to join our dynamic team. As a Consultant, you will be responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to our clients, helping them improve their performance and achieve their strategic goals. Requirements The below descriptor captures the generic responsibilities of a Consultant at Inner Circle Consulting. It is acknowledged that the delivery of some aspects of this descriptor may vary slightly, based on the business requirements and/or project team structure and context. Core consulting activities: problem analytics, research, options appraisal & solution development, risk management, influencing Leading multidisciplinary project teams of colleagues and partners Delivering projects on time, to budget and to the required quality standards Creating and maintaining strong and productive relationships with Clients, colleagues and partners Helping to maintain and continually enhance the Inner Circle quality standards and contribute to internal R&D projects Participating in businesses networking events and client entertainment to further enhance the reputation and attractiveness of the organisation Mentoring more junior colleagues and contributing to their professional and personal development. Personal characteristics Individuals that thrive in Inner Circle typically have the following characteristics: Natural curiosity Have an intolerance of inertia A strong work ethic and organisation skills The ability to lead and form part of a team Enjoy deploying their skills and expertise to issues outside their sphere of experience The desire to be the best at what they do Clear communication of complex issues in written and oral form The ability to notice, interpret and anticipate concerns and feelings and to behave appropriately Treat clients’ problems as though they are their own Good critical thinkers Focused on beneficial outcomes Are self-starters; can identify what needs to be done and get on with it Understanding of one or more of the subject matter disciplines we work with: regeneration, property development, public policy, housing, education Benefits Private Healthcare plan with Aviva Optical and Dental care Employee Assistance Programme Pension Plan Death in service 3 times salary 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Full sick pay for up to 4 weeks Income protection scheme Hybrid working Discretionary bonus scheme