At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful consultancy projects and develop innovative research in the UK impact sector.
- Company: Join a fun, values-driven consultancy team making a difference.
- Benefits: Flexible working hours, hybrid model, and opportunities for professional growth.
- Other info: Work on exciting social impact topics with excellent career development opportunities.
- Why this job: Make a real impact while collaborating with inspiring colleagues on diverse projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in consultancy and strong relationship-building skills.
The predicted salary is between 51750 - 63250 £ per year.
Are you an experienced consultant with an interest in the UK impact sector, looking to work on fulfilling, exciting and varied projects?
Join our consultancy team to support a wide range of clients (charities, foundations, philanthropists, social enterprises, corporates, and the public sector) to be as impactful as possible.
You’ll be part of a fun, values-driven interdisciplinary team of wide specialisms and expertise, who combine innovative consultancy with research and thought leadership.
Application Deadline 9/1/2026 Job Description The Principal Consultant role offers a great mix of consultancy and thought leadership development: You will design and sponsor innovative research and consultancy projects, manage senior client and funder relationships, ensure high-quality delivery, and develop skills and capacity of NPC’s (senior) consultants.
You will build out NPC’s external profile, developing external relationships, convening and collaborating with people through events, partnerships, training and other sector-facing activities.
You will develop new ideas and contribute to NPC’s thought leadership, for example around best practices in (adaptive) strategy, user involvement, grant-making, innovation, measurement and learning.
You will be responsible for developing business and raising funds to meet financial targets.
We are looking for someone who can develop relationships and lead a wide range of projects, which might include developing strategies or theories of change, researching funding flows, supporting grant-making, or delivering evaluations and learning partnerships.
The role offers a unique combination of working on a wide range of social impact topics, developing new business, and collaborating with inspiring multi-disciplinary colleagues.
We are open to full-time or part-time working.
Hours 26 – 37.5 per week.
Location London Working from Hybrid Remuneration Hours #J-18808-Ljbffr
We’re Hiring: Principal Consultant employer: ACF
The Leverhulme Trust is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment that fosters professional growth and development. With a commitment to supporting research and education, employees benefit from a collaborative culture and the opportunity to contribute to impactful projects while enjoying a hybrid working model that promotes work-life balance. Located in the heart of London, the Trust provides a unique chance to be part of a prestigious organisation with a rich history and a significant budget dedicated to advancing knowledge across various fields.
