About Channel 3
At Channel 3, we are united by a clear sense of purpose: we exist to help the health and care sector improve lives by transforming models of care and support, putting digital and data at the heart of that transformation. We think about what comes Now, Next and in the Future to change public services.
This is an exciting time for us at Channel 3 as we continue to grow our impact. We are on a journey to becoming the most sought-after consultancy for talented individuals who want to make a difference in health, care and education. Our success is underpinned by the exceptional talent and passion of our team. We work hard to create an environment where everyone feels supported to learn, develop, and have fun!
The Role
We are looking for an innovative and analytical individual to lead delivery of tangible results working in partnership with our clients, with a particular focus on local authority services (particularly adult social care or childrens services and education). You will be a committed team player with leadership ability to motivate, support and develop our people and inspire our clients. You will contribute to the growth of our local government practice and Channel 3 more widely by supporting our people to do what we do even better.
What would be expected of me as a Senior or Principal Consultant?
Project Delivery
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Leading transformation programmes / projects and complex consultancy engagements within Local Government, embedding digital at the heart of change.
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Overseeing the approach to client workshops, meetings and presentations, ensuring clarity and impact.
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Using data, analysis and problem solving to address challenges, develop insights and communicate compelling messages.
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Ensuring all deliverables meet or exceed client expectations and are aligned to strategic objectives.
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Leading, managing and developing delivery teams, within Channel 3 and with clients.
Client Engagement
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Acting as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders within local authorities and partner organisations.
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Communicating confidently and effectively with stakeholders at all levels, including elected members and senior officers, and ensuring people who use services are at the heart of designing and implementing new ways of working.
Knowledge and Innovation
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Bringing skills, knowledge and expertise in Local Government (ideally Adult Social Care and/or Childrens Services and Education) to enhance delivery and shape innovative solutions.
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Maintaining awareness of sector developments, statutory requirements, and good practice in local government people services.
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Supporting the creation of new approaches and tools that leverage technological advances to improve experiences and outcomes for people who use services, practitioners and leaders.
Business Development
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Contributing to the development of new client relationships and opportunities within local government.
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Making significant contributions to proposals and bids, ensuring solutions reflect client needs and deliver value.
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Supporting senior leadership with key client partnerships and strategic growth initiatives.
Quality Assurance and Practice Development
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Ensuring robust quality assurance processes across all engagements.Driving practice improvement by sharing knowledge and mentoring colleagues.
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Acting as a role model for Channel 3 values and behaviours.
Who would we like to hear from?
We would like to hear from candidates who have:
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Extensive experience in delivering change in Adult Social Care, Childrens Services and/or Education, ideally within local government or consultancy.
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Strong ethics and integrity, acting as a role model to others.
Professional Development
The ongoing professional development of our employees is important to us, and we empower our teams to build learning and development experiences into their everyday rhythm whether through on-the-job learning, working alongside talented colleagues, or accessing accredited training courses and internal programmes.
What are the perks of working at Channel 3?
In addition to offering a competitive salary and bonus package, we also offer:
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Home-based and hybrid working with the expectation of travel to client sites
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Company socials and team building activities
At Channel 3, we recognise that strength lies in valuing differences. We are committed to building a diverse team and providing equal opportunities to all employees. All appointments and promotions are based on performance and ability.