Job DescriptionRole: Management Consultant - Public Sector Defence
Location: London, Manchester
Mobility: Up to 100%
Career Level: Consultant
Accenture is a global professional services company,providinga broad range of market-leading services to our clients.
We are looking for an ambitious Consultant to join ourPublic Sector Defence practice.In this role you will have an opportunity to perform work that is hugely important - often critical to national security - across the breadth of the UK Ministry of Defence client and connected government departments.
Accenture’s approach combines market-leading thought-leadership, deep industry knowledge and creativity blended with technology; youcanbe excitedtojoina team of experts driven by helping clients navigate present and futurechallenges.
Inclusion and diversity are woven into the fabric of our business, and our core values of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation,Integrityand Respect for the Individual have enabled us to create One Global Network for clients all over the World.
“Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with the communities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us.” -
Julie Sweet, Accenture CEOOurTeamThe UK and its allies are facing stern challenges in today’s geopolitical landscape. The nature of warfare is evolving and transforming at an unprecedented pace, catalysed by the conflict in Ukraine and the capability of emerging technology.
Accenture is at the forefront of this change. A global leader in AI, digital advisory and delivery, we have been working at the top table of the MoD and Government to prepare and enable the Digital Warfighter. We draw from our international experience, expertise and client connections across NATO, AUKUS and FVEYs to bring the best of our global organisation to sovereign UK military capability.
As budgets roll out from the Defence Investment Plan, we are operating in a fascinating environment that creates exciting opportunities for consultants who wish to work at the intersection of technology, defence, and largescale transformation.You willlearn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking, and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways.You will have the opportunity to make an impact on operations, programmes and strategies, the success of which are crucial to the security, stability and growth of the UK and its citizens.
We help our clients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation. Our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity.
In our team,you willgain exposure to:- The most strategic challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of military and government leaders
- Cutting edgeresearch and thought leadership that isdefining the future of warfighting, defence and broader government
- Government defence clients as well as a broad range of industry Aerospace & Defence (A&D)clients, long established within our ‘One Defence’ model
- Structured problem-solving techniques to enableour clients to transform their businesses
- A globalDefence and Technologynetwork of highly skilled,geographicallyand culturally diverse people
- A world-class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskill yourself as the world changes
- A culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, enterprise, and a lot of fun!
As anAerospace and Defence Consultantyou will:- Work as part of focused project teams across a rangeofDefenceclients &problems
- Lead an independent workstream as part of a broader project
- Gather,synthesiseand analyse data from a variety of sources to draw insights and develop recommendations
- Structure and communicate outcomes to client management teams
- Work alongside client teams to help them implement the recommendations to deliver value
- Help develop and refine offerings and generate collateral to support sales and origination activities.
- Facilitate client innovation and requirements workshops and use a human-centredapproach to solve problems, frameopportunitiesand achieve innovation through collaboration and co-creation.
QualificationThis is the ideal opportunityfor you if you candemonstrate:- Demonstrableclient facing managementconsulting experience Defence clients (or closely related government clients), gained within a leading consulting organisation
- Alternatively,substantialindustryexperiencedrivingtransformationalbusinesschange inDefence
- Bachelor’s degree with a strong academic record, or equivalent experience. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential
- Strong functional knowledge in one or more of the following areasis key-Supply Chain, OperationalImprovement, Quality Management,Sourcing andProcurement, Digital Transformation & Engineering, ComplexProgrammeDelivery, Data & Analytics, Intelligence & Operations
- Exceptional creative problem solving and analytical skills
- Effective communication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in English
- A passion for technology and innovation.
To apply for this role, you must hold or be eligible for UK security clearance. As such,you must have lived in the UK for the past five years without an absence from the country of greater than 30 days at a time. More information about the requirements can be found here
:United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant - GOV.UK
What’sin it for youAt Accenture,in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes30days of vacation per year, access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!
Westrive to help our people create the right work-life balancethat allows them torealisetheir full potential.Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.
Location: Your home officecan be inLondon, Bristol or Manchester. Thisrole is client-facing andwillthereforeinvolve travel, working inother partsof the UK.
About AccentureAccenture is a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security. Combining unmatched experience and specialized skills across more than 40 industries, we offer Strategy and Consulting, Interactive, Technology and Operations services-all powered by the world’s largest network of Advanced Technology and Intelligent Operations centers. Our 537,000 people deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity every day, serving clients in more than 120 countries. We embrace the power of change to create value and shared success for our clients, people, shareholders,partnersand communities. Visit us at www.accenture.com .
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