We are a dynamic consulting team, focused on delivering business transformation programmes, sustainable results and creating an environment for our team and clients to thrive. We are passionate about building long-lasting relationships with our clients and team by truly collaborating with our clients, understanding their needs, building trust, and earning respect by amplifying results in a way that creates a platform for growth.
We are now searching for a talented Director to assume a leadership role within the UK & Ireland Consulting team. We are seeking a commercially experienced individual with a working knowledge of client-side infrastructure sector to continue growth by enhancing client relationships, leading business development and shaping the business strategy.
The role will specifically concentrate on the continued development of the practice in Scotland and Northern England and support the delivery within established and new clients in the utility, energy and transport sectors. This exciting opportunity is seeking a leader who can take full accountability for generating and building client accounts, develop long term client relationships and manage successful, profitable engagements. This role combines ambitious business development activity with dynamic ‘on the ground’ client delivery work allowing you to be immersed in the teams you work with.
About you
If you have a talent for solving problems, an interest in contributing to a more sustainable future and a passion for working collaboratively in a challenging but rewarding team, we are keen to hear from you.
The primary focus of the Director will be to engage with and support clients through a programme of work that delivers real and tangible change to their organisation. You will act as a strategic and advisory lead to our client base and an operational delivery lead to the OutForm team across client work streams.
- You will lead a team and collaborate with key OutForm clients to develop and implement OutForm solutions tailored to their unique business needs
- You will be a member of the Senior Leadership team at OutForm with responsibility for proposition delivery and growth enabling projects
- You will ensure quality of work delivered and lead and develop a high performing team and guide them through the project lifecycle.
- You will collaborate with stakeholders at all levels to set expectations and manage relationships effectively.
- You will manage resources, budgets and timelines in relation to client projects.
- You will understand how to drive business growth by identifying new opportunities within existing accounts and developing proposals, you will collaborate with the wider OutForm Leadership team to continue to develop new clients in Scotland and Northern England region that align with our strategic growth goals
What is required:
- 10 years plus of experience in Senior Consultancy Leadership with a proven track record of delivery of /into client-side infrastructure accounts
- Bringing a blend of industry and consulting experience with at least 5 years proven consulting experience in a recognised large/medium size consulting business in Ireland or the UK
- Experience in one of our target sectors (Energy, Utilities or Transport) and a strong track record of relationships within the sector
- Knowledge of business operations, financial management and strategic planning along with a strong commercial acumen
- Experience of major programme delivery including scope and delivery large scale transformation programmes by helping to design the approach and bring together winning teams with the right capability
- Strong track record of supporting business development and the commercial process involved in extending and expanding client engagements
- Strong Leadership experience providing direct management with proven sustained success
What we can offer you
- Top-tier financial package with potential for unlimited bonus based on performance;
- Commitment to diversity, inclusion, and employee well-being;
- Learn from unlimited contact with experienced consulting partners;
- Involvement through the full consulting lifecycle from lead generation through to sales, delivery, and account management;
- 35-45 paid holidays per year (bank holiday flexibility, holiday trading and loyalty bonus)
- Opportunities for growth in business development, project implementation and personal development plans;
- Individual benefits via our holistic employee well-being and benefits scheme
- 5% matched pension contribution
OutForm aims to be an equal opportunities employer and we are determined to ensure that no applicant or employee receives less favourable treatment on the grounds of gender, age, disability, religion, belief, sexual orientation, marital status, or race, or is disadvantaged by conditions or requirements which cannot be shown to be justifiable.