We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Are you passionate about connecting IT success with commercial results? Would you like to work in a high performing team where your role involves combining strategy, change, implementation, and technical skills? Our Sourcing, IT Strategy, and Corporate Services capability is growing. We help our clients to solve complex IT and sourcing challenges, providing solutions to drive innovation and build efficient organisations. We design integrated and forward-thinking approaches to build the tech strategies and organisations which are needed today - and for tomorrow. Whether it's pure IT strategy or operating model design, outsourcing strategies or legacy technology, or even underperforming and expensive IT functions - we help our clients get things back on track. We are actively recruiting talented IT/ Technology Strategy and Sourcing Consultants with a passion for defining and delivering radical change within businesses to exploit new digital technology and modern digital ways of working by providing strategic advice to CIOs and business leaders. As an IT / Technology Strategy/ Sourcing Consultant, you will have the opportunity to help our clients solve the most complex and challenging issues affecting business and government by: Designing sourcing strategies which balance the appropriate mix of internal and external IT and Business Process services, so that organisations benefit from fit for the future services and capabilities. Shaping and delivering sourcing solutions, business cases and contracts which deliver sustainable benefits, including engaging leading market suppliers. Shaping and delivering global operating and delivery models that enable the exploitation of modern, digital ways of working. Leading complex transition programmes and workstreams to transform IT and business services, to make the change happen by building new organisations, cultures, supplier relationships and transitioning services to new delivery models. Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. Qualifications Proven experience in Sourcing, Strategy and Transformation within an IT/digital setting. Preference for previous consultancy experience. Demonstrable experience of contributing to major bid and proposal development (consulting bid or supplier/service bid - either way desirable but not essential). Broad knowledge of the technology services marketplace and exposure to outsourcing application, infrastructure and workplace services (including cloud, SaaS, AI solutions). Ability to define business and IT services, requirements and SLAs. Experience across the outsourcing lifecycle (strategy, delivery, transition, service optimisation and remediation), including business cases, cost and commercial models. Experience working on the shaping of effective procurement strategies and robust commercial solutions. At senior grades Consulting experience is essential We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying. Additional information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Mar 30, 2026
Full time
We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Are you passionate about connecting IT success with commercial results? Would you like to work in a high performing team where your role involves combining strategy, change, implementation, and technical skills? Our Sourcing, IT Strategy, and Corporate Services capability is growing. We help our clients to solve complex IT and sourcing challenges, providing solutions to drive innovation and build efficient organisations. We design integrated and forward-thinking approaches to build the tech strategies and organisations which are needed today - and for tomorrow. Whether it's pure IT strategy or operating model design, outsourcing strategies or legacy technology, or even underperforming and expensive IT functions - we help our clients get things back on track. We are actively recruiting talented IT/ Technology Strategy and Sourcing Consultants with a passion for defining and delivering radical change within businesses to exploit new digital technology and modern digital ways of working by providing strategic advice to CIOs and business leaders. As an IT / Technology Strategy/ Sourcing Consultant, you will have the opportunity to help our clients solve the most complex and challenging issues affecting business and government by: Designing sourcing strategies which balance the appropriate mix of internal and external IT and Business Process services, so that organisations benefit from fit for the future services and capabilities. Shaping and delivering sourcing solutions, business cases and contracts which deliver sustainable benefits, including engaging leading market suppliers. Shaping and delivering global operating and delivery models that enable the exploitation of modern, digital ways of working. Leading complex transition programmes and workstreams to transform IT and business services, to make the change happen by building new organisations, cultures, supplier relationships and transitioning services to new delivery models. Hybrid working - our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on a client site. Qualifications Proven experience in Sourcing, Strategy and Transformation within an IT/digital setting. Preference for previous consultancy experience. Demonstrable experience of contributing to major bid and proposal development (consulting bid or supplier/service bid - either way desirable but not essential). Broad knowledge of the technology services marketplace and exposure to outsourcing application, infrastructure and workplace services (including cloud, SaaS, AI solutions). Ability to define business and IT services, requirements and SLAs. Experience across the outsourcing lifecycle (strategy, delivery, transition, service optimisation and remediation), including business cases, cost and commercial models. Experience working on the shaping of effective procurement strategies and robust commercial solutions. At senior grades Consulting experience is essential We know the skill-gap and 'somewhat need to tick every box' can get in the way of meeting brilliant candidates, so please don't hesitate to apply - we'd love to hear from you. Apply today by completing our online application Please be aware that some of our UK roles at PA Consulting require a UK security clearance. All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard however, some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, where applicants must have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. We therefore ask that you only apply if you meet the residency requirements (i.e. you are a British citizen or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years), as this is the prerequisite for a security clearance. If you're unsure about your eligibility, we encourage you to review the UK Government's guidance on security vetting before applying. Additional information Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives Annual performance-based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality.We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.
Job Description Role: Aerospace and Defence Management Consultant Location: London or Manchester Mobility: Up to 100% Career Level: Consultant Accenture is a global professional services company, providing a broad range of market leading services to our clients. We are looking for an ambitious Consultant to join our Aerospace & Defence (A&D) Consulting practice. In this role you will have an enviable opportunity to work with some leading A&D clients, on cutting edge and complex projects. Our approach combines market leading thought leadership, deep industry knowledge and creativity blended with technology; you can be excited to join a team of experts driven by helping clients navigate both present and future A&D challenges. Inclusion and diversity are woven into the fabric of our business, and our core values of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, Integrity and 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 CEO Our Team The Aerospace and Defence industry is being hit by disruption on multiple fronts. To compete and win in this environment, companies are beginning to strategically transform components of their business to successfully address disruptive forces and capture new growth. Government is also increasing defence spending, to rearm and modernise. This environment creates exciting opportunities for consultants who want to work at the intersection of technology, defence capability, and large scale transformation. Accenture is at the forefront of this change, helping the world's largest A&D companies achieve sustainable and profitable growth by transforming their businesses to become more agile, innovative, operationally efficient, data and AI enabled while being secure. We help our clients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation. At Accenture, our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. We are experiencing unprecedented growth, and we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate A&D consulting practitioners. As well as working with world class industry clients you will learn, 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 both UK security and its A&D industry. Exposure The most strategic challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders Cutting edge research and thought leadership that is defining the future of the A&D industry Industry A&D clients as well as government defence clients as part of our 'One Defence' model Structured problem solving techniques to enable our clients to transform their businesses A global A&D network of highly skilled, geographically and 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! Responsibilities Work as part of focused project teams across a range of A&D clients & problems Lead an independent workstream as part of a broader project Gather, synthesise and 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 centred approach to solve problems, frame opportunities and achieve innovation through collaboration and co creation Qualification 3+ years client facing management consulting experience in Aerospace and Defence clients Alternatively, 5+ years industry experience driving transformational business change in Aerospace and Defence 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 areas: Supply Chain, Operational Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Digital Engineering, Complex Programme Delivery, Services 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's in it for you At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on a range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! We strive to help our people create the right work life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you. Location Your home office can be in London or Manchester. This role is client facing and will therefore involve travel, working in other parts of the UK. Closing Date for Applications 31/03/2026 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture Accenture 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, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Mar 29, 2026
Full time
Job Description Role: Aerospace and Defence Management Consultant Location: London or Manchester Mobility: Up to 100% Career Level: Consultant Accenture is a global professional services company, providing a broad range of market leading services to our clients. We are looking for an ambitious Consultant to join our Aerospace & Defence (A&D) Consulting practice. In this role you will have an enviable opportunity to work with some leading A&D clients, on cutting edge and complex projects. Our approach combines market leading thought leadership, deep industry knowledge and creativity blended with technology; you can be excited to join a team of experts driven by helping clients navigate both present and future A&D challenges. Inclusion and diversity are woven into the fabric of our business, and our core values of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, Integrity and 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 CEO Our Team The Aerospace and Defence industry is being hit by disruption on multiple fronts. To compete and win in this environment, companies are beginning to strategically transform components of their business to successfully address disruptive forces and capture new growth. Government is also increasing defence spending, to rearm and modernise. This environment creates exciting opportunities for consultants who want to work at the intersection of technology, defence capability, and large scale transformation. Accenture is at the forefront of this change, helping the world's largest A&D companies achieve sustainable and profitable growth by transforming their businesses to become more agile, innovative, operationally efficient, data and AI enabled while being secure. We help our clients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation. At Accenture, our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. We are experiencing unprecedented growth, and we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate A&D consulting practitioners. As well as working with world class industry clients you will learn, 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 both UK security and its A&D industry. Exposure The most strategic challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders Cutting edge research and thought leadership that is defining the future of the A&D industry Industry A&D clients as well as government defence clients as part of our 'One Defence' model Structured problem solving techniques to enable our clients to transform their businesses A global A&D network of highly skilled, geographically and 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! Responsibilities Work as part of focused project teams across a range of A&D clients & problems Lead an independent workstream as part of a broader project Gather, synthesise and 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 centred approach to solve problems, frame opportunities and achieve innovation through collaboration and co creation Qualification 3+ years client facing management consulting experience in Aerospace and Defence clients Alternatively, 5+ years industry experience driving transformational business change in Aerospace and Defence 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 areas: Supply Chain, Operational Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Digital Engineering, Complex Programme Delivery, Services 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's in it for you At Accenture, in addition to a competitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app based fitness classes and discounts on a range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice! We strive to help our people create the right work life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you. Location Your home office can be in London or Manchester. This role is client facing and will therefore involve travel, working in other parts of the UK. Closing Date for Applications 31/03/2026 Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found. Equal Employment Opportunity Statement All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, color, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by federal, state, or local law. Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Accenture is committed to providing veteran employment opportunities to our service men and women. Please read Accenture's Recruiting and Hiring Statement for more information on how we process your data during the Recruiting and Hiring process. About Accenture Accenture 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, partners and communities. Visit us at . Accenture is an equal opportunities employer and welcomes applications from all sections of society and does not discriminate on grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnic or national origin, disability, age, citizenship, marital, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation, or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by applicable law.
Managing Consultant - Public Services - Complex Procurement We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Public Services community as a managing consultant? Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Be part of a team actively shaping the Public Services sector and tackling issues that impact our everyday lives. Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring. What You'll Do Lead delivery of complex commercial programmes Shape, lead and deliver large-scale procurements, commercial strategies and transactions across UK central government and arm's length bodies. Drive tangible impact for clients Provide insight, challenge and structure across complex commercial, contractual, sourcing and supplier management activities. Help clients solve problems that span commercial, operational and policy boundaries. Develop propositions and support practice growth Contribute to go to market activity and help evolve our PS commercial offerings in line with client demand and market trends. Qualifications What You'll Need Consulting background delivering public sector complex transactions under UK public procurement regs; able to operate as commercial business partner not just as a "procurement lead." Tech centric deal experience: Outsourcing, platforms/ERP, telecoms/emergency comms, or analogous "novel tech" procurements. End to end commercial lifecycle: Business case shaping, ITT and market engagement, evaluation design, negotiation, contract award, and mobilisation/implementation support. Numeracy & VFM judgement: Can design incentive compatible evaluations, quantify ROI, and structure performance regimes suppliers will sign up to and excel against. Stakeholder command: Comfortable with commercial directors, procurement lawyers, SROs, programme directors, technical leads, and supplier execs. Additional information Assessment process Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory Call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA. Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA. Final Round: Business plan presentation with PA leaders - you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance. Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity based initiatives Annual performance based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Hybrid Working - Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us at
Mar 22, 2026
Full time
Managing Consultant - Public Services - Complex Procurement We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity. Our teams of interdisciplinary experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results. We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands. PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life. Why consider joining our Public Services community as a managing consultant? Join a team where you're trusted to shape your own path, manage your time, and influence real change for our clients and communities. Grow a flexible and unique career within a trust-based, inclusive environment that values excellence, innovation, and curiosity. Be part of a team actively shaping the Public Services sector and tackling issues that impact our everyday lives. Join other experts within our supportive and collaborative community through knowledge-sharing and peer-level support, coaching and mentoring. What You'll Do Lead delivery of complex commercial programmes Shape, lead and deliver large-scale procurements, commercial strategies and transactions across UK central government and arm's length bodies. Drive tangible impact for clients Provide insight, challenge and structure across complex commercial, contractual, sourcing and supplier management activities. Help clients solve problems that span commercial, operational and policy boundaries. Develop propositions and support practice growth Contribute to go to market activity and help evolve our PS commercial offerings in line with client demand and market trends. Qualifications What You'll Need Consulting background delivering public sector complex transactions under UK public procurement regs; able to operate as commercial business partner not just as a "procurement lead." Tech centric deal experience: Outsourcing, platforms/ERP, telecoms/emergency comms, or analogous "novel tech" procurements. End to end commercial lifecycle: Business case shaping, ITT and market engagement, evaluation design, negotiation, contract award, and mobilisation/implementation support. Numeracy & VFM judgement: Can design incentive compatible evaluations, quantify ROI, and structure performance regimes suppliers will sign up to and excel against. Stakeholder command: Comfortable with commercial directors, procurement lawyers, SROs, programme directors, technical leads, and supplier execs. Additional information Assessment process Please note that the interview stages may be subject to change based on the specific requirements of the role. Introductory Call with one of our senior Talent Acquisition partners to explore your background, the opportunity and PA. Round 1: 3x competency interviews, allowing you to meet different members of PA. Final Round: Business plan presentation with PA leaders - you will be given guidance and time to prepare in advance. Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples' working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work. Our purpose guides how we work with our clients and our teams, and support our communities, to deliver insight and impact, solving the world's most complex challenges. We're focused on building a workplace that values human difference and diverse mindsets, and a culture of inclusion and equality that unlocks the potential in our people so everyone can be their best self. We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits: Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days Generous company pension scheme Opportunity to get involved with community and charity based initiatives Annual performance based bonus PA share ownership Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) We're committed to advancing equality. We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief, veteran status, or by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups. Hybrid Working - Our approach is to be in the office or on client site a minimum of 2 days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, including up to 5 days per week on client site. Adjustments or accommodations - Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us at