Strategy Engagement Manager – Education Sector

full-time

Posted on: 1/31/2026

Location Type: Office

Location: London • United Kingdom

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About the role

You’ll typically be responsible for leading client projects, shaping deliverables, developing client relationships, and the wider team, with the support and coaching of our directors and partners.
You’ll also be involved in developing proposals and leading pursuits, and actively contribute to EY-Parthenon thought leadership and internal operational initiatives.
This will include: Managing project teams of between 4 – 10 consultants
Creating an inclusive culture throughout the team and within engagements
Developing our business – identifying opportunities within existing clients and driving sales activity
Working closely with wider EY teams – across Business Consulting, Tax, Strategy & Transactions and Assurance to bring the best of the firm to our clients
Developing a community within the team – owning / developing an offer, or other internal practice build initiatives such as Training, Professional Development, Innovation, Recruitment, etc.
Counselling of Consultants to provide career direction and advice
Developing your own skills and experience and having fun with the team

Have a minimum of 5 years working experience
Have prior experience of strategy consulting, preferably with commercial due diligence experience, or have strong commercial experience and/or relevant transaction experience
Have credible project management experience and demonstrate an ability to plan, deliver, structure, write and present work against tight deadlines
Have analytical work experience
Have proficiency in MS PowerPoint and Excel
Be willing to share your technical and other knowledge with your team
Have a passion for Education sector topics, relevant work experience within the Education sector, and an interest to focus on sub-sectors within Education as your career develops

Benefits

Continuous learning: Through continuous training, coaching and mentorship, you’ll develop the mindset and skills needed to accelerate your career and become a transformational leader
Real exposure: Opportunities to work on a wide range of projects and be exposed to senior business leaders and investors across a number of different business models, subsectors and companies
Diverse and inclusive culture: You’ll be embraced for who you are and empowered to use your voice to help others find theirs
Success as defined by you: We’ll provide the tools and flexibility, so you can make a meaningful impact, your way

Applicant Tracking System Keywords

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Hard Skills & Tools

project managementstrategy consultingcommercial due diligenceanalytical skills

Soft Skills

leadershipclient relationship managementteam developmentcoachingcommunicationinclusive culturecareer counseling