Principal Consultant
Location: Hybrid/UK Flexible
Salary: £69,138 to £75,441 per annum (plus, ILW if applicable)
Hours: 35 per week
Contract: Fixed term contract (12 months)
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a leading international humanitarian organisation, helping to design and transform the organisation to deliver Strategy 2030. The principal consultants form a part of the Transformation and Change team, working across the organisation as well as with the Executive and Senior Leadership to drive the design of business and operating models.
You will work with experts within the organisation as well as bringing external insight to provide critical challenge and support regarding the key strategic choices and implications to enable conscious, proactive design within directorates and across the organisation.
You will bring a strategic, analytical mindset and a passion for unpacking complex and varied challenges with the aim of helping ensure the British Red Cross (BRC) is effectively meeting the needs of those in crisis within an ever changing and complex environment.
We welcome applications from those outside the sector and see this as a unique opportunity to leverage a broad consulting skillset for impact while learning about the sector within one of the largest multi-cause charities in the country on the highest priority cross-cutting initiatives.
A day in the life of a Principal Consultant will involve:
- Every day is different. You will work with a wide range of stakeholders across a diverse organisation on a range of strategic initiatives, providing a unique opportunity to understand the entire value chain.
- Working with the project sponsor to understand and support strategic decisions, understanding goals, context, constraints, dependencies.
- Working with colleagues in transformation and change (project managers, change managers, business analysts) to scope and deliver work.
- Work with colleagues across the organisation – from C suite to front line and staff and volunteers.
- Workshopping (virtual and in person) to really understand and unpack complex problem spaces.
- Analytical work regarding strategies, external context, business models, financial models and operating models.
- Developing and presenting options appraisals along with pragmatic implementation pathways for delivery.
- Working at pace on priority initiatives within a changing landscape.
To be a successful Principal Consultant, You’ll need:
- To be energised by every day being different.
- Be comfortable with engaging with stakeholders of all levels.
- Have a can-do attitude, energised by working on complex problem spaces and partnering with peers to achieve outcomes.
- To thrive in complexity and being able to create alignment and clarity for stakeholders.
- Work independently as well as operating as part of a high performing transformation team.
- Demonstrable personal resilience and ability to respond proactively in situations of ambiguity and change.
The closing date for completed applications is 23:59hrs on Tuesday the 16th of September 2025 with interviews to follow
In return for your commitment and expertise, you’ll get:
- Holidays: 36 days annual leave (including bank holidays) + option to buy 5 extra days.
- Pension scheme: Up to 6% contributory pension.
- Flexible working: We do our best to accommodate your preferred work style.
- Learning & Development: Wide range of career opportunities + comprehensive learning.
- Discounts: Access to Blue Light Discount Card and employee benefits platform.
- Wellbeing Support: Access to mental health and wellbeing assistance.
- Team Working: Support our mission in a collaborative team.
- Cycle2Work: Lease a bicycle through the scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Interest-free loan for commuting expenses.
At The British Red Cross, we pride ourselves on our diverse workforce, and ensuring we have an inclusive environment for all our staff and volunteers. We remain committed to ensuring our teams can bring their true selves to work without risk or fear of discrimination. We do this through regular data reporting, and the support of our internal Race and Equality Network (REEN), LGBT+ Network, our Disability and Wellness Network (DAWN), Gender Network, Carers Network and Young Staff Network.
Together, we are the world's emergency responders