Location: London (hybrid, working from home a maximum of 2 days per week), with company policy of discretionary work from abroad in locations with time zones GMT±2 hours for max 30 days/year depending on specific projects requirements
Reports to: Director
Salary: £32,0000 p.a + bonus + benefits
Eligibility: Candidates must have the right to work in the UK (we are unfortunately unable to support a visa at this time)
About Studio Zao
Studio Zao is a small but mighty Consultancy, with the mission to revolutionise the world through making complex, strategic and impactful business ideas happen.
The next 3-5 years is forecasted to be a strong growth period for us, and we are investing in growth.
We support clients through this process in a number of ways, from conducting data-backed innovation experiments to design and launch ideas from concept to market, to instilling innovation capabilities and growth propositions in regional sector clusters. We help fantastic people from all areas of business - the innovators and ‘Intrapreneurs’ - to scale ideas into impact. We deploy leading methodologies, alongside our own in house approaches, including AI-backed solutions and unique POVs.
We work with a diverse and expanding range of clients, across every industry and sector, including Sport England, Pearson, EY, the NHS, Target, Aptar, Pfizer, Institute of Cancer Research, Tamworth and Torbay Councils, Transport for London, Crisis, UCL and Imperial College London, amongst others. You can find out more about some of our work via our website.
We pride ourselves on delivering excellent client outcomes, whilst learning from every engagement, and having fun whilst doing it. We get to work on some of our clients most strategically important challenges, as well as help foster problem-solving and entrepreneurial skills in their teams — as well as in ours!
Our team brings a wide range of skills, experiences and interests to our projects. Importantly, we’re a diverse, fun-loving bunch of no-nonsense individuals with an eclectic mix of passions (from field hockey, basketball and tennis, to films, wine tasting and improvised theatre)!
We are people who care about what we do, how we do it and most importantly, why it matters. If you do too, then Studio Zao might just be the place where you can truly flourish.
Role
We’re looking to bring a Consultant into our team. This role reports to one of our Directors. We are looking for a passionate individual able to support the delivery of these engagements and programmes to join the team and be a part of its future growth.
This is an entry-level role, likely suitable for a recent graduate, or someone looking for a change of pace in a new and fast moving industry. We are very open to experiences from different backgrounds and perspectives.
Responsibilities will include:
- Develop, plan and implement both internal and client-facing innovation projects together with other team members
- Coordinate and help manage stakeholders to ensure an outstanding and flawless delivery and outputs, exceeding client expectations
- Create excellent client documentation and deliverables
- Support workshop and client-event facilitation, engaging in exciting collaboration activities and initiatives
- Support in business development and sales activities
This position is full time, with a competitive salary and a performance bonus on top.
Requirements
The below is an indicative, but not exhaustive or restrictive, list of experience, skills and mindsets that we are looking for in a successful candidate.
Strongly desired:
- Enthusiasm for and interest in Innovation - creation of new, better products and services will be at the heart of the role, as we imagine and tackle future horizons and approaches with our clients
- Excellent interpersonal and presentation skills - engaging and connecting with our clients and the rest of the team is a big part of the day to day
- Resourceful and entrepreneurial attitude - we want someone who loves solving problems and thinking about solutions, and is willing to put the extra effort in to come up with fantastic ideas and propositions!
- Attention to detail, resilience to thrive in ambiguous and fast paced environments!
- Most of all, being a team player is crucial - we like to have fun whilst working with our clients, and we have each other’s back. It’s important to us that everyone in our team shares that ethos and wants to be part of something greater than the sum of its parts.
Nice to have:
- Previous work experience with startups, innovation/ventures or incubation/acceleration programmes is a plus, but not essential — demonstrable interest in the way things work (or don’t work) is helpful
- Data and quantitative analysis experience
- Other languages
The successful candidate will, above all, be a team player, someone who has a deep desire to solve meaningful problems in a group setting, and wants to be part of an honest, open and ambitious team on the cutting edge of corporate innovation efforts.
What We Offer
We’re a young and fast-growing business, so we’re looking to work with passionate and entrepreneurial individuals able to take ownership and thrive in a rapidly evolving environment.
In return, we offer:
- A fast-paced, exciting and entrepreneurial environment where your potential will find the place to flourish
- Real support from across the team; personal growth is paramount for us, at any level
- Genuinely exciting projects able to positively impact the world
- The promise to try our best to help you achieve your personal career ambitions and objectives, we believe that having opportunities for learning and continuous improvement is crucial in for our team members
- Hybrid flexibility in terms of working location
- An open environment with a free flow of ideas and suggestions on how to continuously improve ourselves, the workplace and how we deliver value for our clients.
What Next
To apply, please send your CV and a short covering email to [email protected] with the subject “_RE: C26A Consultant Role_”.
First round interview will be a 30-45 minute conversation, followed by a case study interview and further rounds where necessary.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: From £32,000.00 per year
Benefits:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
