Senior Consultant

3 weeks ago

Leeds, United Kingdom The Oakland Group Full time

**About us**

The Oakland Group is a fast growing, modern consulting company who operate at the intersection of people, process and technology. As data specialists, we work across the full data ecosystem including Strategy & Governance, Data Platforms and Cloud, Data Insights, and Applications.

At Oakland, we believe in more than just delivering technical solutions. With over 35 years in process excellence, we have a talent for architecting and developing innovative data-related products and solutions that bring real change to organisations.

And... we're on a mission to create the best data consultancy to work for in the UK, where our brilliant people can **inspire **our clients to build better futures by achieving more with their data.**

Founded in 1986 out of our Leeds HQ, we work with a diverse range of clients across all sorts of industries including Utilities, Telecommunications, Media, Financial Services, the Public Sector, and many more Our projects range from multi-year data transformations to specific, shorter-term assignments, so you'll have plenty of opportunities to diversify your skillset.

Oakland is the 7th Top Consultancy to work for in the UK and 25th Best Small Company to Work for overall. As a privately-owned, values-driven business, we always look to do the right thing for our clients and employees. Check out our excellent range of benefits below to find out more

**The role**

As we continue to grow our client portfolio, we are looking for Senior Consultants to lead on client engagements with some of the UK's best known brands. The Senior Consultant role is a combination of consultancy delivery, account management and supporting with new business development.

This role would suit an individual who has experience of consultancy delivery as well as account management, who is looking for the next step and is keen to make a positive impact within a growing consultancy.

It's an ideal step for someone who works in a much larger consultancy and would like to try a different environment or for somebody who wants to work in a data specialism.

You can also expect to get involved in wider business initiatives including proposition development and brand building so if you feel you have more to offer than delivery, we'd love to hear your ideas.

The role combines **leadership**, **strategy** and business development with hands-on **delivery**:
Leadership/Strategy
- Define and Develop Account Strategies to develop medium and long term engagement
- Build trusted relationships and lead client engagement with stakeholders, often at board level / C-suite level
- Identify opportunities within existing clients and look for opportunities for develop strategic partnerships

Delivery
- You will be capable of, and willing to, manage small project teams and work with delivery leads for larger teams
- Acting as the senior point of contact for the client you will take ownership of resource allocation within own clients
- Be accountable for project delivery (On Time, On Cost, On Quality, On Performance)

Business Development / Commercial Management:

- Nurturing new business relationships, developing compelling proposals and managing the associated Oakland processes.
- Take ownership of and grow strategic client accounts; be involved in new sales and extensions
- Write bid documents, client presentations and project reports

**The skills**
- Consulting background
- Data expertise in any of the following: Data Governance, Change Management, Systems Engineering, Enterprise Architecture, Analytics or AI.
- From a Technology domain background e.g. Digital, Cloud & Data
- Track record of managing technical teams as well as client relationships
- Proven leadership qualities with a natural focus on team enhancement and growth
- Exceptional communication skills (both written and verbal) at all levels

**Our Benefits**:
In addition to industry-leading salaries, we provide a fantastic range of benefits which are constantly under review:

- Bonus Scheme
- Dedicated Training - L&D throughout your career through study time, support for qualifications and other initiatives.
- Company Wellness Scheme.
- Family friendly policies including enhanced Mat/Pat leave and SPP.
- Giving Back Scheme - Oakland will match charity fundraising efforts.
- Free access to a financial coach.
- Private Healthcare from day one for you and any household family members.
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays which increases with time to 30 days.
- Generous Pension Scheme - 15% total.

Hybrid Working - We operate a hybrid working model with a guideline of being in the office on a weekly or bi-weekly basis. There are no set office days but as a consultancy, we have client commitments and run in-person workshops from time to time which require a bit of flexibility.

**Our interview Process**:
Talent Team intro - 45 mins Teams Call. A 'get-to-know' offering you the opportunity to learn more about the company, role, culture and anything else that is im

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