Consultant, Public Sector

31ten Consulting

Public-sector Consultant supporting 31ten’s government transformation projects across UK locations. Delivering analysis, business cases, operating models and client-focused change programmes.

Posted 8/4/2026full-timeLondon • 🇬🇧 United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £35,000 per yearWebsite

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in public-sector consulting, including experience in Local Government Reorganisation, financial disaggregation, and developing local economic strategies. Proficient in stakeholder engagement, data analysis, and delivering high-quality client work while fostering collaborative team environments.

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Public-Sector Consulting ExperienceLocal Government ReorganisationData Analysis and InsightsStakeholder EngagementClient Relationship Management

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Hard Skills

Financial DisaggregationBusiness Case DevelopmentProgramme MobilisationService RedesignProcurement StrategyAnalytical ThinkingComplex Problem SolvingOption AppraisalsMarket ManagementDigital Transformation

Soft Skills

Growth MindsetCollaborationCommunicationSelf-StarterAdaptability

Tools & Technologies

ERP SystemsCloud MigrationAI-Enabled ImprovementData Analysis ToolsComplex Technology Programmes

Industry Keywords

Public SectorSocial ImpactEconomic GrowthCommunity ValueTransformation Programmes

Tech Stack

Tools & technologies

CloudERP

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support delivery of public-sector consulting projects alongside senior colleagues
Support councils through Local Government Reorganisation, including option development, service and financial disaggregation, business cases, programme mobilisation, shadow authority preparation and early implementation planning
Promote place-based investment approaches that drive inclusive economic growth and long-term community value
Help organisations facing financial pressure stabilize their position, identify savings and income opportunities, and establish sustainable operating and governance arrangements
Develop local economic strategies that leverage public investment and catalyse regeneration and sustainable growth
Support transformation of social care, SEND and housing services through commissioning, market management, service redesign, demand management and system working
Deliver strategic asset reviews and asset-based business cases
Support workforce and cultural change during transformation programmes
Secure future housing provision through option appraisals, feasibility studies, stakeholder engagement and business cases
Support digital, data and technology transformation, including AI-enabled improvement, ERP and core-system change, cloud migration and complex technology programmes
Develop trading companies, joint ventures and partnerships to secure investment
Redesign operating models and resident access to services
Provide procurement strategy, complex procurement and route-to-market advice
Communicate clearly and confidently with varied audiences and client contexts
Deliver high-quality client work, including data analysis, insights and proofread reports
Own defined tasks, meet deadlines, flag risks and seek support proactively
Build sector, market and commercial understanding of public-sector consulting
Contribute to business development through proposals, case studies and client relationships

Requirements

What you’ll need

Experience in consulting or a similar client-facing role
Experience working for or with the public sector, either in-house or in consulting for public-sector clients
Growth mindset with commitment to feedback and continuous self-improvement
Ability to deal with ambiguity and navigate complex or unclear issues
Analytical, systematic and logical thinking skills
Ability to break down complex information for clients and colleagues
Ability to build excellent client relationships
Ability to work collaboratively within a team environment
Passion for social impact and working with the public sector
Self-starter with drive and ambition
Active contribution to company culture, internal initiatives and knowledge-sharing
Technical interview includes an Excel test and case study/presentation task
Availability for a final in-person interview

Benefits

Comp & perks

25 days annual leave + bank holidays
Option to purchase up to 5 additional annual leave days per year
Flexible working - part-time, condensed hours, home-based or office-based, with no mandatory days in the office
Annual performance-based bonus (discretionary)
Private healthcare package with BUPA and ability to add family members
Flexi bank holidays
Matched pension up to 6% of gross salary
Enhanced maternity and shared parental leave
Friendly and supportive working environment
Regular opportunities for collaboration and team socials
Modern offices with excellent facilities for staff in a central location
Annual team away day and Christmas party
Opportunities for volunteering and pro-bono support through the social value programme
Continuous career development and training opportunities
Support to pursue professional qualifications aligned to the work
Salary sacrifice cycle-to-work scheme
Tech at home scheme
Electric vehicle scheme
Access to Payroll Giving scheme for tax-efficient charitable donations