Managing Consultant

at  ICF

Description
Who we’re looking for:
We are looking for an experienced Managing Consultant to lead consulting assignments on environment and infrastructure evaluations.
ICF is a global consulting firm and one of the largest providers of policy advisory services to the UK government. Our people have a passion for making a positive impact on the world. We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.
This role is based with a team that works for a range of UK clients on issues at the top of today’s policy agenda. This role is focused on leading and managing evaluations and economic appraisals for Defra and other UK government departments, including evaluation of capital investment in infrastructure.
You will bring an entrepreneurial, energetic, and organised approach, with an ability to see the many dimensions of a policy problem and to engage and work with leading thematic experts.
What you’ll get to do:
From day one, you will have the opportunity to win, manage and deliver a range of projects for UK central government. You will lead evaluations and consulting assignments underpinned by qualitative and quantitative analysis, including managing others’ contributions and delivery.
You will be a core member of our growing and collegiate team and work in an international environment in which more than 30 nationalities are represented. You will be contributing innovative ideas and practices to the business, helping achieve excellent, cutting-edge research and expanding ICF’s work into new areas. You will have the chance to develop your knowledge and skills through excellent training and development opportunities, including via ICF’s peer-to-peer communities of practice.
You will bring a detailed understanding of the UK institutional and policy landscape, and evaluation/economic appraisal guidance. You will be familiar with relevant government guidance on evaluation, and applying the principles included in HMT’s Magenta and Green Books.

Your main responsibilities will be to:

• Build relationships with our clients to understand and address their needs
• Lead consulting assignments, including project teams
• Lead proposals for new work, including building teams, developing methodologies and budgets
• Oversee policy and socio-economic research, analysis and evaluations
• Manage project budgets, project teams including subcontractors, and oversee the delivery of project outputs to a diverse range of clients
• Manage and develop junior members of the team

ICF is a values-driven organisation (see https://www.icf.com/company/about/our-values) with an enabling culture. You will be supported by colleagues across the business to deliver solutions to our clients.
What you’ll need to succeed:
You will thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will have a wide range of interests and be able to develop a nuanced understanding of complex issues. You will have a proven track record in contributing to consulting assignments, policy and programme evaluation, and/or research projects. You will be self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload to deadlines without compromising quality.
Your experience could have been gained in consulting, government or the private sector.

You will have:

• At least ten years’ relevant professional experience
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Experience of managing complex projects / teams
• Experience of writing competitive bids, managing budgets, tasks, and client interactions
• Ability to develop and convey expertise on a topic
• Good grasp of the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and/or quantitative methods
• A relevant university degree

ABOUT US:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.
We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals.
Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.

• Build relationships with our clients to understand and address their needs
• Lead consulting assignments, including project teams
• Lead proposals for new work, including building teams, developing methodologies and budgets
• Oversee policy and socio-economic research, analysis and evaluations
• Manage project budgets, project teams including subcontractors, and oversee the delivery of project outputs to a diverse range of clients
• Manage and develop junior members of the tea