Management Consultant​/Bid Writer

Management Consultant / Bid Writer (Hospitality & Food Strategy)

Location: Hastings (office-based initially)

Salary: excellent, depending on experience

Hours: Monday Friday, 8.30am 5.30pm

An ambitious and fast-growing international hospitality consultancy is expanding its team and looking for a commercially minded, data-driven Management Consultant to join them at an exciting stage of growth.

This is not an operator role. It is a true consultancy position focused on analysis, insight, strategic thinking and influencing decision‑making at senior level.

You’ll be joining a business with an established global client base, strong leadership, and clear growth plans. The role will evolve as the company grows offering real progression and increasing responsibility over time.

This is a data‑led consulting role with exposure to both UK and international clients.

• Analysing operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities
• Taking a big picture view of a client’s food service operation, then drilling down into the detail to uncover practical solutions
• Supporting and leading elements of bid and proposal writing for public and private sector opportunities
• Producing clear, persuasive reports and presentations that enable informed decision‑making
• Supporting procurement tenders and outsourcing reviews
• Conducting site visits and operational audits
• Contributing to business development activity and strategic growth

We’re looking for someone with 2–3 years experience in management consultancy, commercial analysis, bid write or a similar strategy‑focused environment.

• A strong academic background (degree educated, ideally in Business, Hospitality, Economics or similar)
• Experience in a consultancy, advisory, or highly analytical commercial role
• Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex datasets
• The ability to interpret data and translate it into clear, commercially sound recommendations
• Excellent written communication skills (proposal/report writing experience would be advantageous)
• A genuine interest in food, catering or hospitality – being a self-confessed foodie would absolutely fit

Hospitality operational experience alone won’t be enough we’re specifically looking for someone with consultancy DNA: structured thinking, commercial curiosity, and analytical rigour.

The role is office‑based in Hastings initially. To fully understand the business, clients and methodology, you’ll be expected to be office‑based for the first 3–6 months.

There is potential for a more hybrid arrangement longer term as the role develops.

National and occasional international travel may be required.

• Join a consultancy in growth mode
• Work directly with senior leaders and global clients
• Build real consulting experience early in your career
• Be part of shaping the next stage of the business

This is ideal for someone early in their consultancy career who wants genuine exposure, autonomy, and progression rather than being one small part of a large corporate machine.