Manager; GU Consulting

Position: Manager (4GU Consulting)
Location: Greater London

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* Do you thrive on client conversations—listening
*** About our team
** Through its Academic and Government (A&G) division, Elsevier works with universities, governments and funders to support leaders in defining their objectives, monitoring their progress and identifying actions to achieve their goals. This is achieved through a range of data sources, tools and services that are designed to bring insight and deliver impact. The A&G team is currently accelerating the development of new tools and professional services that it offers to 4th Generation Universities and their partners.

4th Generation universities are defined by the role they play in driving regional innovation ecosystems and the economic and societal impact that they deliver. Within this context, A&G is creating a new team to help support, guide and assist universities in delivering their 4GU related goals. The team will support universities and their partners from across the private, public and charitable sectors in implementing the changes they require to drive transformative impact locally and globally.
** About the role
** Reporting to the Principal Consultant, the Manager (4GU Consulting) supports the delivery of high‑quality consulting projects for academic and government clients. Working closely with the Engagement Manager, this role plays a hands‑on part in managing projects from early engagement and design through to delivery, client liaison, and implementation. The Manager brings a strong delivery focus, using planning, project management, and analytical skills to ensure work is completed to a high standard and aligned with client needs.

This role also helps coordinate activity across the consulting team and wider Elsevier colleagues, supporting effective collaboration, clear communication, and efficient use of resources. It is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a collaborative consulting environment and contributing to meaningful, impact‑driven work.
** Responsibilities
* ** Support the delivery of consulting projects for academic and government organisations developing 4th Generation University strategies
* Gather and analyse information using desk research, surveys, and data analysis to generate clear, accurate insights
* Apply analytical frameworks and tools to explore challenges, test ideas, and identify opportunities
* Prepare clear presentations, reports, and visual materials that communicate findings and support recommendations
* Work closely with senior consultants to respond to client needs and build positive working relationships
* Support meetings and workshops by preparing materials, coordinating inputs, and capturing actions
* Contribute to proposals and tender responses under the guidance of senior team members
* Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and shared resources to support efficient delivery
** Requirements
* ** Substantial experience supporting or delivering consulting, research, or advisory projects with multiple stakeholders
* Understanding of, or transferable experience within, higher education, research, innovation, or public policy environments
* Ability to analyse, interpret, and synthesise data into clear, practical insights
* Experience working with structured project management approaches to plan, track, and deliver work
* Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly
* Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment
* Collaborative and inclusive working style, with a focus on shared outcomes and team success
* Relevant professional experience or development (formal qualifications welcomed but not essential where equivalent experience can be demonstrated)
** Work in a way that works for you
** We promote a healthy work/life balance across the organisation. We offer an appealing working prospect for our people. With numerous wellbeing initiatives, shared parental leave, study assistance and sabbaticals, we will help you meet your…