Korn Ferry Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We help clients synchronize strategy and talent to drive superior performance. We work with organizations to design their structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people to bring their strategy to life. And we advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their people. Our 11,000 colleagues serve clients in more than 50 countries. We partner with 99% of Fortune’s Most Admired Companies and our clients are 25 times more profitable than their peers, outperforming the S&P 500 by over five times. We achieve this through five core solutions: Organizational Strategy Assessment and Succession Talent Acquisition Leadership Development Total Rewards ARE YOU READY TO ‘BE MORE THAN’? No one knows more about aligning talent and organizational strategies than us. With our unique expertise, we help clients release the power of their collective genius and drive superior performance. At Korn Ferry, we’re passionate about creating a diverse, autonomous, and flexible environment. Having a career at Korn Ferry means talent thrives and excellence is always recognized and rewarded. You’ll be empowered to share your ideas and follow them through. And because we’re all about taking talent further, you can look forward to exceptional training and development opportunities in every role. OUR PURPOSE To enable people and organizations to exceed their potential. OUR VISION To be the preeminent organizational consultancy. OUR VALUES Inclusion – We embrace people with different points of view and work as one team. Honesty – We say what we mean and do what we say, holding ourselves to the highest standards. Knowledge – We are insatiably curious and committed to continuous learning. Performance – We never settle for the status quo and strive to be better every day. The Opportunity Position Senior Consultant – Work & Career Architecture Location London (hybrid working) Reporting Relationship Principal / Senior Principal About Korn Ferry Consulting Our Consulting Line of Business spans 29 countries across EMEA, working across six major markets within our four main solution areas: Organizational Strategy, Total Reward, Leadership & Development, and Assessment & Succession. Within Consulting, Work & Career Architecture (W&CA) plays a critical role in helping organisations create clear, scalable frameworks that link work, careers, and progression. Our work provides the foundation for fair reward, effective talent management, and transparent career pathways. These roles are primarily private-sector focused, complementing recent senior hires into the Local Public Services team. Role Overview The Senior Consultant – Work & Career Architecture plays a key role in the delivery of job architecture, job family, and career framework engagements. You will work directly with clients to analyse work, design coherent job structures, and build career frameworks that are practical, transparent, and aligned to organisational strategy. This role is suited to consultants who enjoy detailed, analytical work combined with client interaction, and who are passionate about creating clarity around work, careers, and progression. Key Responsibilities Work & Career Architecture Delivery Deliver job architecture and career framework workstreams within broader transformation programmes. Conduct job analysis and work measurement activities. Design job families, levels, and career pathways aligned to organisational strategy. Support the development of scalable frameworks that underpin reward, talent, and development processes. Client Engagement Work directly with client stakeholders to gather insight and validate design outputs. Facilitate structured working sessions and workshops focused on work and career architecture. Support leaders and HR teams in understanding and applying W&CA frameworks. Build trusted relationships through high-quality delivery and professional credibility. Analysis & Design Analyse qualitative and quantitative data to inform architecture and career design. Apply Korn Ferry methodologies (e.g. job evaluation, work measurement, career frameworks) with rigour and consistency. Develop clear, high-quality client materials, including presentations and working documents. Team Collaboration Work collaboratively within multi-disciplinary Korn Ferry teams. Coordinate with colleagues across OD, Reward, and Talent solutions as required. Contribute positively to a collaborative and inclusive team environment. Quality & Development Ensure W&CA deliverables meet Korn Ferry quality standards. Continuously develop technical capability through learning and application of Korn Ferry IP. Seek and respond to feedback to support ongoing professional development. Skills and Competencies Strong Work & Career Architecture expertise – Experience in job architecture, job families, or career frameworks. Analytical mindset – Comfortable working with complex job and organisational data. Attention to detail – Able to maintain rigour and consistency across frameworks. Client-centric approach – Focused on practical, implementable solutions. Clear communication – Able to explain technical concepts in an accessible way. Resilience and adaptability – Comfortable working in evolving client environments. Technology literate – Fluent in Microsoft Office and comfortable using AI-enabled tools (e.g. Copilot, ChatGPT). Experience & Qualifications Experience delivering job architecture, job family, or career framework projects. Background in consulting, reward, HR transformation, or internal W&CA roles. Exposure to job evaluation and work measurement methodologies. Strong analytical and presentation skills. Bachelor’s degree or equivalent professional experience. The Korn Ferry Difference At Korn Ferry, talent matters. We believe that when people are engaged in the right roles, developed, and rewarded, the firm flourishes. We place a high value on developing our colleagues from day one and throughout their careers. Development is a partnership. We attract self-starters who take ownership of their growth, driven by curiosity and a desire to be better today than yesterday. Talent Development Through the Korn Ferry Institute, you will have access to world-class intellectual property, formal development programmes, and continuous on-the-job learning. Benefits We offer a competitive total rewards package, including performance-related bonuses and a broad range of benefits. Our packages vary by country but are designed to support wellbeing, performance, and long-term growth. Diversity Matters We are committed to building an inclusive environment where colleagues are valued for their contribution and supported to thrive. We welcome flexible and agile working arrangements and candidates returning after career breaks. Isn’t it time you joined us?