Supply Chain Consultant - Defence & Security

Overview

We are looking for an experienced Consultant to support the growth of our Defence Supply Chain practice, delivering high‑impact consulting projects and shaping the future of our practice.

• Work on some of the most significant and complex supply chain challenges facing public and private sector organisations in the UK and internationally.
• Provide strategic advice on transforming organisations’ supply chain teams, delivering complex supply chain and logistics transformation projects, and advising clients on technology adoption and data utilisation.
• Support clients to achieve desired business outcomes by applying deep technical knowledge and innovative approaches to supply chain and logistics.

• Strong industrial supply chain and logistics experience across disciplines such as planning, operational supply chain management, and supply chain development.
• Extensive experience and comprehensive knowledge of Defence or adjacent sector supply chains.
• Expertise in navigating complex supply chain and logistics processes within the Defence or adjacent sectors to deliver successful value‑for‑money outcomes.
• Evidence of leading and supporting change initiatives in multifaceted stakeholder environments.
• Strong analytical and problem‑solving skills, with the ability to develop creative solutions.
• Ability to work collaboratively in a fast‑paced and dynamic environment.
• CIPS, MCIPS, CILT or equivalent supply chain and logistics qualifications are preferable.
• Prior consulting experience preferred.
• Ability to transfer skills and experience to supply chain transformation projects in new environments.
• Ability to contribute to Business Development and development of new Supply Chain offerings.
• Supply chain design and resilience assessment experience – highly desirable.

All PA people are required to undergo background checks and to achieve the Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Some UK roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting, which requires applicants to have at least 5 years of continuous residency in the UK. Applicants must be British citizens or have been resident in the UK for the past 5 years to be eligible for security clearance.

• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days.
• Generous company pension scheme.
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity‑based initiatives.
• Annual performance‑based bonus.
• PA share ownership.
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn).