Senior Managing Consultant

You will lead clients and teams through complex projects, owning the day-to-day client relationship and the project outcomes, demonstrating your team leadership, project management and client relationship development capabilities. 

Key skills and capabilities

You will be joining a fast-paced environment where 100% dependency is essential – we pride ourselves on putting our clients first, developing long term partnerships by delivering high quality consultancy on time and in budget. Ideally you will demonstrate the following capabilities: 

  • Curiosity to research and explore complex challenges, being experienced at problem definition and information dissemination. 

  • Confidence in research and interrogation of quantitative and qualitative data. 

  • Independence of thought, both conceptually and practically, drawing strategic conclusions and innovative solutions from research. 

  • Results, impact and outcome orientated with the ability to prioritise multiple projects and deliver to schedule. 

  • Team player who thrives on collaboration, with the ability to lead, motivate and mentor. 

  • Ability to communicate clearly and empathetically, building long-term relationships. 

  • Commercial astuteness. 

  • Ability to create persuasive presentations and engaging public speaking skills. 

Experience & Qualifications

  • Relevant first degree or equivalent qualification, ideally in a science discipline (favouring engineering and economic disciplines). 

  • Relevant postgraduate qualification. 

  • Minimum of 5 years' work experience, ideally in a consultancy role (or a functional role with high responsibility in project delivery and stakeholder management), ideally with a specialist technical focus in circular economy, value retention and/or carbon accounting. 

  • Demonstrated experience of delivering projects and providing/implementing recommendations and solutions in a commercial setting. 

Your main responsibilities will sit across three key pillars

Delivering Client Work

  • Lead the delivery of high-profile complex engagements, managing multiple projects or a larger programme of work, with responsibility for the full project lifecycle from inception to delivery, including project team and budget. Manage teams of consultants, client teams, and/or third parties to deliver promised outcomes to clients.  

  • Scope and execute projects to deliver value for both the client in terms of outcomes and Oakdene Hollins in terms of commercial value. Expertly manage scope to ensure client outcomes are achieved through effective use of resources to achieve target commercials. 

  • Provide leadership, development, and inspiration to consultants on client assignments, modelling best practice and ensuring consistency and quality of approach.  

  • Anticipate client challenges and proactively address them. Confidently and diplomatically manage client scenarios and mitigate risks. 

  • Ideate and lead the analytical approach required to deliver projects and clearly convey expectations to the project team. Recommend new approaches to keep Oakdene Hollins at the forefront of analytical, modelling, and visualisation methods within the context of commercial goals. 

Driving Business Development

  • Maintain excellent relationships with client's senior leadership and advocates during and after completion of projects, proactively influencing opportunities for longer term collaborations that leverage broader Oakdene Hollins offerings. 

  • Drive the acquisition of new clients by engaging with prospects to generate opportunities, understand needs, scope requirements, deliver compelling proposals and negotiate terms. 

  • Support the ongoing development of the Oakdene Hollins brand, taking a lead on the production of thought leadership content in support of the marketing effort.  

Enabling Company Development

  • Act as role model and coach to consultants to ensure the highest levels of professional competence and successful performance.  

  • Provide unrivalled advice, guidance, and opinion as a thought leader both internally and externally within the sustainability subject matter field. 

  • Contribute to the strategy and vision of the business and take responsibility for initiating and leading major projects to drive internal improvement and role model a continuous improvement mindset


We operate flexible, family-friendly working arrangements regarding location and hours. Our head Office is based in Aylesbury in Buckinghamshire, and we value in-person, collaborative working. Competitive salary dependent on qualifications and experience, including generous benefits and rewards. 

To apply please send your CV to jobs@oakdenehollins.com along with a covering letter, providing evidence of your skills and experience and why you feel suited to this role.

Oakdene Hollins recognises the benefits of a diverse workforce and is committed to providing a working environment that is free from discrimination. The Company promotes the principles of equality and diversity, welcoming applications from all parties.