Senior/Principal Consultant

Purpose of the Role:

To develop the business by securing and delivering consultancy contracts in line with priorities of the company.

Reporting To:

Director/Manging Director

The Opportunity:

We are seeking to recruit experienced team members at a senior level – Senior Consultant or Principal Consultant to continue to grow the business in areas where we have a strong track record and reputation, such as: place development, skills, enterprise and innovation, sport and leisure and the creative economy.

You will be responsible for preparing and submitting bids for new contracts, project managing consultancy assignments and teams and maintaining strong client relationships.

Main Duties

  • Designing and preparing proposals and bids to secure new consultancy contracts.
  • Designing research and consultancy assignments, including identifying the specific tasks required to address client needs.
  • Project managing consultancy assignments and teams, ensuring that delivery is on time, on budget and to the expected quality standards.
  • Taking a lead role in managing a wide variety of research tasks, analysing quantitative and qualitative data and writing high quality consultancy reports.
  • Engaging with clients and other relevant parties at senior levels.
  • Developing and maintaining positive client relationships and enhancing the company reputation.
  • Contributing to the strategic direction of the organisation.
  • Where required providing line management and/ or mentoring support to more junior colleagues.
  • Occasional travel within the UK.

The Right Candidate:

We are open to speaking with potential candidates from a wide range of backgrounds but ideally you will have a first degree in economics or social science and candidates should have a strong understanding of the economic and social development market gained as a practitioner or in a research/consultancy role.

You will have at least 7 years’ relevant experience, have an in-depth understanding of policy and practice, be well connected in your field, and have excellent project management and communication skills.

Please click the following link for more information on the person specification: https://www.ekos-consultants.co.uk/ekos-recruitment-senior-principal-consultant/

EKOS is an equal opportunities employer and recruits solely on the basis of business need. We do not discriminate on the basis of personal or demographic characteristics and are fully committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees.

Person Specification:

We expect our Senior and Principal Consultants to have the following:

  • A first degree in Economics or other Social Science subject.
  • At least 7 years professional experience in relevant roles.
  • An aptitude for research and a commitment to rigorous research practice.
  • Attention to detail.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • A willingness to work as part of a team.
  • Ability to engage at senior levels within client organisations.
  • Ability to work under pressure to sometimes tight deadlines.
  • Strong organisational skills, able to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
  • A willingness to learn and engage in ongoing personal development.
  • Ambition to progress in their career.

We also expect that our Senior / Principal Consultants will be capable of developing a strong reputation in their field, and taking responsibility for aspects of the company’s business such as sectoral, thematic, or technical areas of activity.

Location and Salary:

We offer flexible working arrangements with 35 days annual leave and a competitive salary and performance bonus system – we would be happy to discuss your expectations based on experience. Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us and we are a flexible and supportive employer. We support different working styles and adopt a blended model in which staff can combine home working with time in our office in Glasgow.

If you are interested, then please send a CV and covering letter that sets out your experience and what you could bring to the team to: ekos@ekos.co.uk

The closing date for applications is 5pm on 31 March.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Brian McLaren, Managing Director at brian.mclaren@ekos.co.uk.