In Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton, you help shape modern, sustainable public services across local and central government, healthcare, and arm’s-length bodies. You’ll work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver value-for-money, data-driven and digitally enabled solutions, while developing sector expertise and engaging with senior stakeholders. The role blends delivery leadership with business development and toolkit enhancement, in a culture that values flexibility and inclusion. This is a chance to influence reform and multiply impact through cross-team collaboration and high-quality delivery.
Pay / Benefits
flexible working options
work-life balance
inclusive culture
opportunities for secondments
charity and social impact activities
Responsibilities
Support delivery across local government, health, central government and arm’s-length bodies on operational design, financial transformation, digital delivery, governance and major programmes
Develop sector and technical knowledge to address complex client scenarios
Lead or contribute to delivery with exposure to senior client stakeholders
Identify innovative solutions through active listening and questioning
Help drive practice development, including business development, marketing or improving consulting toolkit
Ensure high-quality outputs with strong time management and clear communication
Demonstrate understanding of Grant Thornton’s wider service offerings for integrated client work
Build a network across the firm with partners and public sector colleagues
Key requirements
University qualification or equivalent experience in management consultancy, public sector transformation or governance
Genuine interest in the public sector
Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel
Excellent communication and presentation skills across media
Professional qualifications (ACA, ICAS, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ChMC, Prince2, etc.) are a plus
Ability to follow frameworks to identify root causes and deliver solutions
Strong analytical and commercial thinking
Confidence engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders
Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities
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