Transformation Consultant

Ref: ZR_9118_JOB  ·  Posted on 12 November 2025

Introduction

  • Our client is a large scale UK consultancy working on MoD, Government and Public Sector contracts within Project and Technical Management, Analytics, Systems Engineering, Business Change and Software Engineering.
  • The successful candidate will employ agile solutions to contribute to a stronger and more cost-effective defence agenda, without sacrificing the overall mission of organisations.
  • You will need to have experience with successfully delivering transformation projects within Defence and National Security.

This is a hybrid role with 2-3 days per week on site with some travel UK wide as required.

Key responsibilities
  • Assist with the design, development and transformation of major programmes, including programme strategy and set up, programme / portfolio delivery, capability and digital transformation, and assurance reviews.
  • Contribute to client projects including development of engagement plans, production of deliverables, change management activities, and workshop/meeting facilitation across a wide range of propositions, including:
    • Operating Model design and implementation.
    • Project Controls Transformation.
    • Programme Governance.
    • Project Management Office setup and maintenance.
    • Capability Development.
    • Digital Transformation.
  • Support progress reporting, risk management and financial controls in relation to the programme or workstream.
  • Support the growth of client relationships, identifying new opportunities within both existing and new clients, and supporting proposals to win work.
  • Support the development of our client’s propositions, solutions and methods, and industry points of view.
Skills & experience
  • Industry knowledge, trends and insights in large-scale programmes, bringing lessons learnt and insights to clients and the wider group.
  • Proven experience working in one or more areas within Defence, Security and Justice.
  • Demonstrable experience of delivering on projects associated with programmes through either working for an organisation operating in one of the above sectors, or for a management consulting or professional services firm.
  • Commercial awareness around infrastructure ownership and project delivery (e.g. supply chain challenges, risks and controls, incentivisation) and engagement management (including bidding, performance management etc.).
  • Ability to present to client/stakeholders at all levels in an organisation.
  • Problem solving, attention to details, creative thinking and analytical skills.
  • Experience of working in multi-disciplinary teams, and fast-paced project environments.
  • Self-starting with high degree of personal motivation and drive.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills and the ability to form lasting relationships with both team members and clients.

 

Additional benefits
  • 26 days Annual Leave plus Bank Holidays.
  • Pension contribution match up to 8%.
  • Private Medical Insurance.
  • Overseas Working Policy – If you have the right to work in another country, can request up to 20 days each year to work remotely.
  • Yearly On Target Bonus.
  • Season Ticket Loans.
  • Paid professional subscription.
  • Life Assurance.

Our client is committed to providing a diverse and inclusive workplace and welcomes applications from all backgrounds.

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