Defence & Security Managing Consultant

Job Description

We’re an innovation and transformation consultancy that believes in the power of ingenuity to build a positive-human future in a technology-driven world. Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking with breakthrough-technologies to progress further, faster.

With a global network of FTSE 100 and Fortune 500 clients, we’ll offer you unrivalled opportunities for growth and the freedom to excel. Combining strategies, technologies and innovation, we turn complexity to opportunity and deliver enduring results, enabling you to build a lasting career.



We are growing our Defence and Security team and are looking for talented people with proven track records of management consultancy and business development experience to lead delivery teams and develop new business opportunities.

Our Management Consultants aren’t constrained by narrow role descriptions. One day you might be working in the private sector to help clients improve their security or deliver transformation programmes. The next, you could be working with government clients to formulate new policy and interventions to secure national interests or delivering major defence equipment programmes.

Successful applicants will be responsible for developing and delivering business opportunities for new and existing clients through your own and PA’s extensive network of clients. Candidates will require experience of developing compelling propositions for clients and building a pipeline of business within a reputable consulting organisation. You will be able to demonstrate sound judgement in commercial and business management situations and a proven ability to form and manage highly effective teams of consultants.

Job Requirements

• Management consultancy experience
• The ability to demonstrate your leadership skills on substantial projects with large teams or on change programmes
• Experience of working and exerting influence at the most senior levels
• Experience and an appetite for developing new business opportunities in the Defence and Security sector
• Experience in one or more of the following areas:
• Change Management
• Commercial and Procurement
• Project Management
• Systems Engineering
• Strategy and Business Design or
• Security/Cyber Security
• A drive for personal and professional progression
• Great communication and interpersonal skills
• At least a 2:1 degree or equivalent
• Ability to obtain the security clearance level required for this role;