Arthur D. Little has been at the forefront of innovation since 1886. We are an acknowledged thought leader in linking strategy, innovation, and transformation in technology-intensive and converging industries. We navigate our clients through changing business ecosystems to uncover new growth opportunities. We enable our clients to build innovation capabilities and transform their organizations. Our consultants have strong practical industry experience combined with excellent knowledge of key trends and dynamics. Arthur D. Little is present in the most important business centers around the world.
ADL has a strong global Performance Practise, with over 300 consultants in 40 offices globally, delivering for blue chip clients. In the UK the combined Performance and Resilience team is growing it’s team in the UK to support both UK and international clients.
This is a unique opportunity to be central to building and developing a new consulting team within a strong global business.
The Role:
ADL is currently looking for an experienced Consultant to support the development of capability within the UK. The individual will have a strong track record in delivering Operational and Supply chain improvement within UK and global clients, ideally in delivering and managing assignments in Operations, Procurement & Supply chain strategy and performance improvement within multiple sectors including Industrial, Manufacturing and Transportation. As a consultant, you will be focused on project delivery, supporting clients and internal projects for our teams.
ResponsibilitiesWhat to Expect?
- Being central to the development and delivery of solutions to large clients, working with senior stakeholders in client locations in the UK and internationally.
- Supporting the recruitment and development of ADL team
- Consultancy involves a high level of responsibility and pressure. There can be some stress as there will be tough targets and tight deadlines to meet.
- Work can be carried out on an international level, with many client organisations having offices overseas. This can provide opportunities for travel and work abroad and/or working across different time zones.
- London-based and part of a team of 50+ professionals locally, and a global network of over 1500+ employees
Key Responsibilities:
- Demonstrating intellectual strength and flexibility to understand complex problems and rationalise these into a workable solution
- Providing rigorous analysis from relevant and accurate datasets to drive fact-based decision making
- Working with Partners, Managers and Principals to deliver great client outcomes and achieving project margins for ADL
- Support scoping of new client opportunities and assisting development of pitches and proposals
- Working within a team environment, committed to achieving solutions with the ability to work under pressure whilst supporting the development of your team and the wider practice.
- Bringing a strong interest and commitment to developing and delivering pragmatic solutions for clients
- Contributing to impactful thought leadership for use in business development, engagement delivery, as well as marketing to build ADL’s profile
- Demonstrating strong presentation and facilitation skills with an ability to succinctly and creatively present robust and evidence-based messages
- Developing and producing high quality output against project objectives and meet tight deadlines
Experience:
- Multiple years relevant experience including delivery of Operations, Procurement and Supply chain projects (at least two of these)
- Relevant project and sector experience to allow you to hit the ground running
- At least 2.1 Honours Degree
Personal Atributes:
- Ability to deliver strategy assignments at senior levels
- Track record of delivering relevant projects
- Highly motivated, energetic, entrepreneurial, hard-working and creative
- Aptitude for client relationship building, and motivation for selling and business development
- Committed to the highest professional standards of quality and integrity
- Excellent communication, facilitation, analytical skills
- Strong personal skills, team player, easy to work with
Hiring Process and Applying:
Successful candidates will be invited to a multi-stage interview process. The interview format will typically include the following steps: two interviews, a case study and an interview with a senior member of the team.
Additional Information:
Some UK, EU and Global travel should be expected.
To find out more about the Global Operations Practice of ADL, see:
https://www.adlittle.com/en/challenges/performance
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https://www.adlittle.co.uk/en/careers/your-growth/women-top-pyramid
Skills Required
- Multiple years of relevant experience delivering operations, procurement, and supply chain projects, including at least two of these areas
- Relevant project and sector experience
- At least a 2:1 Honours degree
- Ability to deliver strategy assignments at senior levels
- Track record of delivering relevant projects
- Excellent communication, facilitation, and analytical skills
- Strong presentation and facilitation skills
What We Do
As people, organizations and societies embrace change at pace, its leaders must anticipate, innovate and transform ever faster. We help our clients overcome today’s most pressing challenges and seize tomorrow’s most promising opportunities. With a powerful blend of creative thinking and scientific rigor we link people, technology and strategy to find original and pragmatic ways to accelerate performance, innovate through convergence and digital, and make a positive impact on the world.
