Senior Consultant / Manager (Local Government)
BearingPoint is one of Europe’s leading independent, partner-led technology services and business consulting organisations and a highly regarded strategic partner for our clients.
This is a great opportunity to join BearingPoint at a pivotal moment of growth and investment and be part of a community of like-minded consultants. We are proud to operate as a “boutique style” cohort of inspired and passionate experts in our field with focus on innovation, collaboration, and customer success.
We are currently seeking a Senior Consultant / Manager to join our Public and Health Services team with a focus on Local Government, ideally with experience in one or more of the following areas: adult social care, children and young people’s services, housing or employment. In this role you will play a key part in shaping and growing the advisory and implementation support we offer local government teams.
Your work will advise on, or help implement changes to, frontline service delivery, operations, digital platforms so that local residents are served effectively and efficiently. You will bring expertise, insights and knowledge of the local government and/or community provider sector, delivery of transformation as well as the Local Government Reform agenda.
You will thrive in this role if you have:
Real-world knowledge and experience of processes, operations, compliance in one or more of the following areas (adult social care, children and young people’s services, housing and employment). Experience of Local Government Reform highly desirable.
Experience of supporting digital transformation would be desirable, for example designing, configuring or supporting implementation of technology solutions used for service delivery, funding processes or operational insights. This could include the use of Microsoft technologies (Dynamics 365, PowerPlatform, Copilot, Business Central, PowerBI …).
Experience managing and developing individuals, including coaching junior consultants, providing clear direction, and creating an environment where people can grow and perform at their best.
What can you expect from us?
You will gain experience across a range of services, covering Strategy, Organisational Design, Operational Improvement and Technology implementation applicable to local government, as well as potentially the NHS or the housing sector
You’ll be part of a global organisation that offers a broad range of challenging opportunities, including sharing best practice on local government internationally (France, Germany, …) while still benefiting from the supportive, close‑knit community of our UK practice where colleagues know each other and are always willing to help.
You will have access to high‑quality training, spanning local offerings through to firmwide multi‑day development programmes—such as the Senior Consultant Programme with Oxford Business School, Manager programme at SDA Bocconi and the Female Leadership Programme with ESCP Europe Business School.
You’ll collaborate with creative, like‑minded colleagues to design new ideas, methodologies, and assets that make a real impact for our clients.
BearingPoint provides a highly competitive and flexible benefits package designed to support employee well-being, career development, and work-life balance. This includes private health and dental insurance, pension contributions, annual bonuses, gym membership support, professional subscriptions, paid maternity and paternity leave, income protection, nursery workplace benefits and many more.
For further information, please see BearingPoint’s careers website.
Diversity
BearingPoint is an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to having a diverse and inclusive workforce where each individual feels they belong. Fostering a work environment with a strong sense of community and where everyone can thrive is a core pillar of our business. We are focused on attracting and retaining the best people with the right skills and the desire to deliver excellent results, regardless of background. In return, we will provide a working environment in which everyone feels valued and has the opportunity to fulfil their potential, where their talents are fully utilised and company goals are met. We celebrate the strength that comes from our similarities and our differences through local initiatives which promote inclusion, outreach, and respect.
