Strategy Consultant
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Job Summary
Help turn complex Defence programmes into practical outcomes
At Darter we work with organisations across Defence National Security Government Aerospace and Technology to tackle complex problems shape strategy and deliver meaningful change. Our mission is to strengthen the UKs security resilience and prosperity through thoughtful advice practical action and responsible use of technology. Our culture is collaborative supportive and curious giving talented people the opportunity to grow contribute and make a difference.
Candidates must be based in or around Bristol or London and comfortable with regular travel to client sites across the UK.
What youll do
Shape and structure client problems helping to define scope objectives constraints and the key questions to explore.
Get stuck into analysis across a range of inputs and sources turning complexity into clear options and recommendations.
Lead and contribute to stakeholder interviews workshops and working sessions with senior military civil service and industry figures.
Produce high-quality deliverables briefings and papers that stand up to senior scrutiny and support real decisions.
Play an active role in planning and managing delivery including actions dependencies risks and milestones.
Work closely with colleagues to challenge thinking refine advice and maintain quality and coherence across outputs.
What were looking for
Essential
Around three or more years experience in consulting strategy or a similar advisory role.
Comfortable with ambiguity and able to turn complex or incomplete information into clear next steps.
Clear written and verbal communication including with senior stakeholders.
Sound judgement and a disciplined approach to delivery.
Able to obtain UK Security Clearance.
Nice to have
Experience in Defence government or the wider public sector.
Curiosity about digital data technology or AI.
Experience with governance operating models or organisational change.
If you dont tick every box on the essential list but think you could grow into the rest please apply anyway see the note at the end.
What youll get
Salary of 50000 to 70000 depending on experience.
Pension matched up to 10%.
Performance and profit-share bonus plus share options.
Unlimited holiday.
Private health insurance including dental and optical cover.
A dedicated personal development budget and protected time for learning.
Flexible remote-first working with in-person time when it matters.
Time off for volunteering and matched charity donations.
Required Skills:
What we are looking for This role suits a senior consultant with strong AI knowledge and the strategic and interpersonal capability to lead complex advisory work in high-stakes environments. You do not need to be a hands-on AI developer or data scientist but you must understand AI deeply enough to challenge assumptions ask the right questions and give genuinely useful advice to people making serious decisions. You bring: At least six years of experience in technology strategy digital transformation or advisory roles with a significant focus on AI. Deep familiarity with the AI landscape including large language models machine learning data infrastructure responsible AI procurement and deployment considerations at a level that earns respect from both technical and non-technical audiences. Credibility in Defence national security government or similarly complex high-stakes environments. Experience shaping AI strategies including use case identification prioritisation frameworks governance design and adoption planning. A practical understanding of the risks limitations and organisational challenges of AI adoption not just the opportunities. Strong consulting fundamentals including structured problem-solving stakeholder engagement facilitation and the development of clear actionable recommendations. The confidence and judgement to advise senior military and civilian leaders including when to push back or slow down poor decisions. Commercial capability including opportunity shaping and proposal development. Active UK Security Clearance or the ability to obtain it.
