Management Consultant – National Security

Industry / Sector:Management Consultancy

Salary/Rate:£70,000-90,000

Job type:Perm

Town/City:London

County:London

Job ref:NP-8914570

Post Date:26. 09. 2025

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Meet Our Recruiter

Craig Mullen

Director

0203 479 4931

craig@ncounter.co.uk

About the Role

£70,000-90,000

Management Consultant – National Security

Location: London (Hybrid – up to 3 days/week onsite) Clearance: Active eDV required

Do you want to solve complex challenges that make a real difference? We’re looking for Management Consultants to join a high-performing team supporting the UK’s most critical national security missions. You’ll work on projects that drive real change, alongside colleagues who value authenticity, collaboration, and delivering meaningful outcomes.

What You’ll Do

Lead workstreams or manage high-value client engagements. Engage with stakeholders at every level, from technical specialists to operational users. Shape requirements from ambiguous briefs and deliver tangible results. Analyse and present data to influence decision-making. Contribute to internal initiatives such as recruitment, marketing, and wellbeing.

What We’re Looking For

Experience in National Security (current or within the last 12 months). Management consulting background, ideally with product management, business change, or business analysis (Agile) experience. Authentic, flexible, personable — able to adapt to changing priorities. Comfortable challenging assumptions to ensure maximum value is delivered. Active DV clearance (UK nationals only).

Why Join?

Projects with national impact. A culture of collaboration, authenticity, and long-term development. Transparent career progression and merit-based promotions. Strong focus on work-life balance and employee wellbeing.

Apply now to help shape outcomes that matter in the UK’s most critical mission areas.

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