We're hiring: Senior Consultant
- Monday, September 2, 2024
- Posted By GC Insight
Are you excited by the opportunity to work for a national profit-for-purpose research and evaluation consultancy? Would you like to join a team that challenges the status quo and develops and implements robust, high-quality research and evaluation projects that feed directly into decision-making and help clients tackle some of society’s toughest challenges? Then join our team and work with us to help our clients make more informed decisions and achieve a greater positive impact.
GC Insight is the UK's largest profit-for-purpose social enterprise providing economic advice and analysis. We offer comprehensive services in advisory, research, and evaluation to help public and private sector clients enhance their performance and maximise the impact of their investments. With a team of over 50 working across offices in Birmingham, London, Manchester, and Glasgow, we provide opportunities for growth and progression. As part of The Growth Company, we proudly reinvest our profits to create greater social impact in the communities we serve.
We want to hear from an experienced Senior Consultant who is passionate about what they do. You'll engage in the entire project life cycle, from inception to completion, working on a diverse range of projects across various sectors.
You will be responsible for managing and delivering consultancy projects, working for both public and private sector clients offering a range of services from strategy and programme development to project appraisal, impact assessment, business cases, and evaluation across the broad spectrum of GC Insight projects.
We are particularly keen to hear from candidates who can support our team’s growing Destination and Place workload including place-based land/property economic and development projects and/or inward investment, visitor economy, culture/heritage attraction and development projects.
Collaborating with Directors and Junior Consultants to develop and deliver high-quality research and evaluation methodologies. Planning, prioritising, and being accountable for work plans as well as organising and managing multiple responsibilities to achieve project objectives. Using qualitative and quantitative data to draw intelligent conclusions to answer research questions. Developing research instruments and tools that ensure we generate the insight and understanding our clients need. Conducting in-depth consultation and research, including primary and secondary methods. Building strong client relationships, demonstrating an understanding of their needs to meet or exceed their expectations.
A relevant degree or master’s in economics, human geography, urban regeneration, and planning, or related subject areas including data analysis, social research, and public policy. A minimum of 4 years’ consultancy experience. A good understanding of, and exposure to, a broad portfolio of research methods. Expertise in managing clients and delivering projects on time. Strong data and numerical skills, including a proven track record of presenting this visually and innovatively. Excellent report writing skills. A team player who collaborates and works well with colleagues to achieve project objectives. Analytical with a keen attention to detail, delivering quality outputs.
You will have the chance to work for a company which can offer you the following:
Does this sound like the right opportunity for you to take the next step in your consultancy career? If so, please submit your CV and a cover letter explaining how your experience and skills align with the advertised opportunity plus your salary expectation on LinkedIn here.
We are committed to fostering a workforce in each of our locations that reflects the diversity of the communities in which we operate. GC Insight is an Equal Opportunity Employer that considers applicants without regard to age, race, colour, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, disability, or any other protected characteristics.