Assistant Manager, Consulting

Overview In Public Sector Consulting at Grant Thornton, you help shape modern, sustainable public services across local and central government, healthcare, and arm's-length bodies. You'll work within a multi-disciplinary team to deliver value-for-money, data-driven and digitally enabled solutions, while developing sector expertise and engaging with senior stakeholders.

The role blends delivery leadership with business development and toolkit enhancement, in a culture that values flexibility and inclusion. This is a chance to influence reform and multiply impact through cross-team collaboration and high-quality delivery.

Pay / Benefits flexible working options work-life balance inclusive culture opportunities for secondments charity and social impact activities Responsibilities Support delivery across local government, health, central government and arm's-length bodies on operational design, financial transformation, digital delivery, governance and major programmes Develop sector and technical knowledge to address complex client scenarios Lead or contribute to delivery with exposure to senior client stakeholders Identify innovative solutions through active listening and questioning Help drive practice development, including business development, marketing or improving consulting toolkit Ensure high-quality outputs with strong time management and clear communication Demonstrate understanding of Grant Thornton's wider service offerings for integrated client work Build a network across the firm with partners and public sector colleagues Key requirements University qualification or equivalent experience in management consultancy, public sector transformation or governance Genuine interest in the public sector Strong Microsoft Office skills, especially PowerPoint and Excel Excellent communication and presentation skills across media Professional qualifications (ACA, ICAS, CIPFA, CIMA, ACCA, ChMC, Prince2, etc.) are a plus Ability to follow frameworks to identify root causes and deliver solutions Strong analytical and commercial thinking Confidence engaging with and influencing senior stakeholders Flexibility and adaptability to changing priorities strong communication stakeholder management problem solving PowerPoint Excel Microsoft Office suite

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