ICF is seeking aSenior Consultant (Project Manager)to join our UKPolicy Research Evaluation and Strategy(PRES)team. You will playa central rolein deliveringhighqualityevidence monitoring evaluation and research for clients such as Defra Natural England the Environment Agency and the Department for Business & Trade.
This is an opportunity to contribute directly to UK climate environment marine and fisheries countryside agriculture and trade policy. Our portfolio oflongtermgovernment frameworks provides a diverse and secure pipeline of impactful work.
What you will do
You will coordinate projects from proposal stage through to final delivery with a strong emphasis on supplier management commercial oversight and quality assurance. Responsibilities include:
Project Delivery & Quality Management
Work flexibly as part of a shared Programme Management Office supporting delivery across multiple government frameworks and adapting to shifting priorities resourcing needs and project demands.
Manage a portfolio of 1020 small to midsized monitoring evaluation and research projects.
Oversee contracting processes schedules risk logs quality assurance and budget tracking.
Ensure all contractual financial and reporting obligations are met in line with ICF and client procedures.
Supplier & Contract Management
Work closely with ICFs network of trusted delivery partners to ensure clear expectations and coordinated delivery.
Review and manage supplier outputs to ensure they meet client needs.
Client Engagement
Build effective collaborative relationships with government clients.
Act as the main point of contact on assigned projects providing updates and supporting clientdecisionmaking.
Internal Coordination & Proposal Development
Bring together internal experts and subcontractors across environment climate marine countryside agriculture trade and economics.
Lead small proposal development including budgets contract reviews and scopes.
Coordinate with corporate teams including finance procurement and business management.
What success looks like (first 612 months)
You independently manage a portfolio of projects with strong client confidence.
Suppliers deliverhighqualitytimelyoutputs under your oversight.
You communicate proactivelyidentifyrisks early and keep delivery on track.
You contribute to proposals and help secure repeat work with key clients.
About you
Essential
Strongtrack recordin project coordination or project management in a consulting orprojectbasedenvironment.
Experience managing budgets suppliers contracts andmultipartnerdelivery.
Excellent communication skills and ability to build positive client relationships.
Ability to manage competing deadlines in afastpacedenvironment.
Interest or experience in environmental policy natural or social sciences agriculture trade or related areas.
Desirable
Experience delivering or managing projects for UK government clients (e.g. Defra Natural England Environment Agency DBT).
Background in environmental marine agricultural climate or social sciences or economics.
Experience coordinating research suppliers or managing complexmultipartnerdelivery.
Why join ICF
Youllwork within a supportive collaborative team focused on meaningful environmental and policy impact. ICF offers a collegiate environment opportunities to work with leading experts and space to develop whether by managing larger programmes or specialising in specific policy domains.
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About us:
Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart compassionate innovative committed ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people businesses and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration mutual respect open communication and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the worlds toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.
The benefits of joining ICF:
Our people at ICF are our most important asset so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team youll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.
We offer a hybrid working policy which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office as well as in the comfort of your own home ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.
To support you our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues such as mind body finances community career programs and HR support.
We enjoy celebrating success which is why we have a competitive recognition program called You Matter which awards points as a thank you for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items as well as online or high-street vouchers all with zero tax payable by the employee.
ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits which include:
At ICF we are committed to ensuring a fair and equitable interview process for all candidates based on their own skills and knowledge. As part of this commitment the use of artificial intelligence (AI) tools to generate or assist with responses during interviews (whether in-person or virtual) is not permitted. This policy is in place to maintain the integrity and authenticity of the interview process.
However we understand that some candidates may require accommodations that involve the use of AI. If such an accommodation is needed candidates are instructed to contact us in advance at. We are dedicated to providing the necessary support to ensure that all candidates have an equal opportunity to succeed.
Required Experience:
Senior IC
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