National Security Consultants

Shape the Future of National Security Are you ready to tackle some of the UK's most complex and mission-critical challenges?

At QinetiQ, we're not just responding to the future, we're creating it. Working at the forefront of defence, security and technology innovation, our consultants help solve some of the most significant challenges facing government and national security organisations today.

As our National Security Consulting business continues to grow, we're looking for exceptional consultants across multiple seniority levels, from Consultant through to Principal Consultant to join us in our London location. Whether you're an established leader or looking to take the next step in your career, you'll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact whilst working alongside some of the brightest minds in the industry.

By joining our National Security Consulting team, you'll help customers navigate complex business, technology and transformation challenges, delivering innovative solutions that create lasting outcomes.

Depending on your experience and level, you'll have opportunities to:

Lead and deliver complex consulting engagements and transformation programmes

Shape innovative solutions to critical national security challenges

Influence senior stakeholders and build trusted customer relationships

Drive business change, agile delivery, technical consultancy and programme delivery initiatives

Develop new consulting methodologies, tools and approaches

Coach, mentor and develop high-performing teams

Contribute to business growth, strategy development and capability expansion

Play a key role in shaping the future direction of our consulting practice

We're interested in speaking with professionals who have experience In:

National Security, Defence or Government consulting environments

Business Analysis and Business Change Project and Programme Management Agile Delivery Technical Consultancy Product Development and Innovation Research, analysis and strategic problem solving

Customer engagement and stakeholder management

Team leadership, coaching or mentoring

Delivering outcomes in complex, fast-paced environments

What you will bring:

We're looking for curious, commercially minded and collaborative individuals who thrive on solving complex problems.

You'll be comfortable operating in challenging stakeholder environments, turning insight into action, and delivering meaningful outcomes for customers. Most importantly, you'll bring the ambition to grow, innovate and make a difference.

To express your interest, please submit an application. Our recruitment team will review your details and contact you to discuss the next steps.

Our Recruitment Process:

At QinetiQ we are committed to building an inclusive, accessible and welcoming workplace where everyone feels valued and supported. We believe that a diverse mix of backgrounds, perspectives and experiences drives innovation and leads to better outcomes for our people, customers and communities. We encourage applications from all candidates and are a disability confident committed employer. If you have a disability or need any reasonable adjustments during the recruitment process, please let us know by emailing int One of our recruitment team will contact you.

Many roles in QinetiQ are subject to national security vetting being completed, applicants who already hold the appropriate level of vetting may be able to transfer it upon appointment. A number of roles are also subject to additional restrictions, which means factors such as nationality or previous nationalities may affect the roles that you can be employed in.

Please note that all applicants for this role must hold current eDV Clearance.

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