Business Consultant

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BAE Systems Digital Intelligence is home to 4,500 digital, cyber and intelligence experts. We work collaboratively across 10 countries to collect, connect and understand complex data, so that governments, nation states, armed forces and commercial businesses can unlock digital advantage in the most demanding environments.

Business Consultant – National Security at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

Are you looking for a consulting role that really makes a difference?

We are proud of the work we do in National Security and the difference we make to the safety and prosperity of the UK. We are growing rapidly and are looking for experienced business consultants to join our teams.

Consulting in National Security

Our consultants support our customers in implementing change throughout the lifecycle of their most challenging projects; from business justification and strategy development through to design, planning and implementation. Building trusted relationships is at the heart of what we do: we collaborate closely with our customers to fully understand their business objectives and challenges. We identify risks, areas for improvement and opportunities, and provide strategic advice in an objective manner, delivering innovative solutions to help our customers through complex strategic challenges.

If you have experience of assisting customers in articulating and achieving their strategic goals, we would love to hear from you.

Minimum Requirements:

  • Experience in the digital, technology, and/or cyber domains is beneficial, but not essential.
  • Experience in designing and implementing new business structures, developing business cases, and providing regulatory and policy advice.
  • Experience in briefing, providing advice, and developing trusted relationships with public sector customers.
  • An understanding of the organisational landscape of UK government agencies.
  • Current high-level UK security clearance is essential.

How We Will Support You

  • Competitive salary and bonus scheme
  • Flexible benefits package including private medical and dental insurance, share incentive scheme, a competitive pension, income protection, cycle to work scheme and more.
  • 25 days holiday a year with options to buy/sell and carry over.
  • A dedicated Career Manager to help you develop your career.
  • Professional skills training and development.
  • Support to achieve Chartered Management Consultant status through accreditation with the Chartered Management Institute (CMI).
  • Participation in our Management Consulting Community to support your professional development.
  • Access to Diversity and Support groups covering various topics.

Why BAE Systems?
This is a place where you’ll be able to make a real difference. You’ll be part of an inclusive culture that values diversity, rewards integrity and merit, and where you’ll be empowered to fulfil your potential. We welcome candidates from all backgrounds and particularly from sections of the community who are currently underrepresented within our industry, including women, ethnic minorities, people with disabilities and LGBTQ+ individuals.

Please be aware that many roles at BAE Systems are subject to security and export control restrictions. All applicants must achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard, with many roles requiring higher levels of National Security Vetting.

Life at BAE Systems Digital Intelligence

We embrace Hybrid Working, allowing flexibility in when and where we work to enhance work-life balance and well-being.

Diversity and inclusion are integral to our success. We foster an organisational culture where employees with varying perspectives and backgrounds can work together to achieve excellence.

Division Overview: Capabilities

At BAE Systems Digital Intelligence, we pride ourselves in being a leader in the cyber defence industry, with the Capabilities team driving our business forward. As a member of this team, you will create and manage solutions that help defend our clients in an ever-changing digital world.

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