April Strategy is seeking a talented, client-focused Consultant to join our team. This is an opportunity to fast-track your career in management consulting as part of the consulting team at April Strategy, as we expand our business through the implementation of an ambitious growth plan.
About April Strategy
Founded in 2004, April Strategy is a boutique management consulting firm that specialises in sharpening strategy, proposition development, accelerating change and improving client capability. We operate globally, with a growing operation in the Middle East to complement our UK and European work.
What sets us apart is our hands-on, collaborative way of working with one another and with clients.
We have doubled in size over the past 3 years and want to do it again over the next three years. As we grow, we need to expand our team. We are looking to recruit more consultants who will join the existing team in the collaborative delivery of client work.
We are a virtual firm, so the role is home-based. We do meet face-to-face at least one day a month, usually in London. The role involves occasional travel. This is a full-time role.
Responsibilities and Duties
As a key member of the team, you will be
· Supporting the delivery of consulting projects – working closely with Partners and the team. This will involve
o meeting preparation, desk research, workshop preparation
o help to define and manage workstreams,
o take responsibility for some workstreams and
o produce / manage / assure quality of client deliverables.
· Supporting the project leaders at client interactions – in meetings and workshops, contributing to the design and facilitation of these interactions and quickly learning the ‘April way’ of appreciative, collaborative client relationship building.
· Supporting the building of enduring relationships with key clients.
· Assisting on new business development – developing marketing materials and organising meetings / workshops / events.
· Assisting on capture and codification of April IP as we evolve and build our playbooks.
The Consultant will report to one of the Partners for overall development and will be accountable day-to-day to project leads (Partners and/or more senior consultants). The right candidate will progress quickly to Senior Consultant.
What we are looking for
· 3 - 4 years of professional experience and exposure to large corporates
· An undergraduate degree
· Demonstrable core consulting competences
o Client focus
o Ability to build and sustain relationships
o Ability to apply expertise and knowledge
o Achieve sustainable results
o Market / Sector capability and knowledge
· Commercially-focused
· Highly motivated, adaptable, detail-oriented, and results-driven,
· A strong passion to learn
· Ambitious to grow – both personally and for the firm
· Flexible, tenacious, resilient and outcome-driven
· Proficient in PowerPoint, Word and Excel.
· Fluent English speaking.
· A life outside of work – hobbies and interests that demonstrate a passion for improving life for self and others.
April might be right for you if
· You enjoy working within a close-knit team that values every individual and are looking for the opportunity to make a difference and create impact early in your career at our organisation.
· You enjoy client-facing opportunities alongside other senior team members.
· You want to be part of a team that is valued by our clients for being an integrated part of their teams
· You want to work with purpose-driven organisations and have the opportunity in helping these organisations make a meaningful impact.
· You are looking for a non-hierarchical organisation that truly values a collegiate approach, delivering to top-tier clients while progressing your career in a positive and empowering environment.
Deadline of application: March 7, 2025
Please send your CV and cover letter to Office@aprilstrategy.com.