Principal Consultant – Public Sector

REACH YOUR POTENTIAL I COLLABORATE WITH AMAZING PEOPLE I MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN 

Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform Government & Public Sector organisations for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we’re on the hunt for a new Principal Consultant, Client Director in Government & Public Sector to lead and grow client accounts, lead impactful transformation programmes, and spearhead growth for us in this sector.

HOW WILL YOU MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN 

North Highland is looking to hire a Principal level Management Consultant (Client Director) to lead across and grow our Government & Public Sector area of the business. Working closely with the Portfolio leader, this is a unique opportunity to develop and execute a strategy and vision, and with your skills, grow and lead the G&PS business unit in one of the UK’s most unique Management Consultancies.

Exciting work you will do: 

• Focus across business development, account leadership and solution delivery across the Government & Public Sector and develop in-depth solutions that enact long-term success for our clients.
• Draw on your unique perspectives, personality, and creativity to think big about our clients’ challenges and develop creative solutions.
• Impact North Highland’s bottom line by building and leveraging client and team relationships that drive results and fuel growth.
• Identify and sell solutions that provide real value to clients through North Highland’s holistic approach to consulting. Become an expert in our full range of Practices: Strategy, Technology, People & Change, Experience Design, Process and Business Analysis, Data & Analytics, and Programme and Project Management.
• Lead teams of North Highland Consultants, both on projects and as a formal career coach.
• Showcase yourself as a Government & Public Sector thought leader by developing your professional network through association memberships, speaking, and writing engagements, and community activities.
• Work with prestigious clients primarily located in the UK, with some travel required.
• Nurture your interests with our training programme, which can be applied to development activities and growth projects.
• Give back to your community through impactful local projects.

What you will need: 

• Demonstrable leadership-level management consulting, advisory, professional services and/or Big 4 consulting experience. Previous experience consulting within Government & Public Sector is required.
• An ability to authentically establish credibility, build consensus, and activate collaboration with clients and teammates.
• Creative ingenuity and a proven ability to find or design simple solutions to complex challenges.
• Excellent interpersonal/communication skills.
• Superior self-awareness around personal strengths and growth opportunities.
• Generosity in sharing experiences, expertise, and insights to help others develop and grow.
• Experience supporting business expansion opportunities within existing accounts and creating new business opportunities.
• Proposal development experience and a proven ability to effectively sell business solutions to clients.
• Experience developing high-performing teams in ways proven to drive desired business impact.
• A demonstrated track record of leading large, complex consulting engagements, including roles that involved building and fostering relationships with senior-level executives.
• A positive track record of delivering on business requirements and identifying gaps and omissions.
• Success in driving significant client account growth.
• A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college/university, or relevant work experience. A master’s degree and/or professional certifications are bonuses.

TRANSFORMING CLIENTS. TRANSFORMING CAREERS.

Success—for both our clients and our colleagues—is all about putting people first and doing great things together. We believe that when we work as one team, we can take action today to build lasting capability for tomorrow.

We strive to have the most enviable culture on the planet, inspiring people to reach their full potential. Here’s how we make it happen:

Intentional, flexible growth. We never want you to settle. Leading your own growth and transformation is your prerogative—one which we’ll help you nurture and develop every step of the way. We’ll inspire you to learn, teach, and ultimately carve your own path. That means you grow, we grow, and so do our clients.

People-first, and then some. It goes without saying that people come first, but what comes next? Our people are always at the heart; your wellbeing and success is built on a collective understanding that every one of us can be a coach, a friend, and a fantastic listener—regardless of job title. We think of it as a celebration of individuality, difference, and diversity.

Make your own change happen. With us, your curiosity and creativity know no bounds. The reins are off. All we ask is that you have the courage to transform yourself and those around you—colleagues and clients alike. If you’ve got the drive to become a changemaker, we’ll do the rest.

Enviable Total Rewards. We inspire our employees to do their best work. Our Total Rewards Program encompasses Medical, Health, Life Insurance, Group Income Protection, pension contribution, and a variety of other perks like Family Planning, Enhanced Parental Leave, and Tuition Reimbursement. Additionally, we employ a Flexible Time Off vacation policy, wellness initiatives, and other programs around diversity and inclusion, Learning and Development, and social engagement.

READY TO MAKE CHANGE HAPPEN?

North Highland makes change happen, helping businesses transform by placing people at the heart of every decision. It’s how lasting progress is made. With our blend of workforce, customer, and operational expertise, we’re recognized as the world’s leading transformation consultancy. We break new ground today, so tomorrow is easier to navigate.

Founded in 1992, North Highland is regularly named one of the best places to work. We are a proud member of Cordence Worldwide, a global network of truly connected consultancy firms with the ability to think and deliver together.

This means North Highland has more than 3,500 experts in 50+ offices around the globe on hand to partner with you.

Please note that applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO)/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

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