Senior Consultant - Government & Public Sector

About Baringa

Baringa is a global consulting firm that partners with leaders to drive change and create value. With deep industry expertise, and enabled by advanced technology, the firm helps clients to deliver with greater confidence and certainty. The firm works across energy and resources, financial services, government and public sector, consumer products and retail, pharmaceuticals and life sciences, manufacturing, and technology, media and telecoms, with capabilities spanning strategy, transformation and operational excellence – all powered by advanced technology, data, AI and digital innovation.

Our Home Affairs practice are looking for an experienced Senior Consultants to join the team. Following the continued growth of Baringa, we are excited to be building our Government Home Affairs practice and we are looking for amazing consultants who will thrive with us as we grow. We collaborate across the criminal justice system and champion the work of Arm’s Length Bodies, helping our clients realise diverse ambitions and better serve citizens throughout the UK. Our Home Affairs team works at the heart of UK Government, partnering with Policing, Defence, Justice and Home Office clients to deliver lasting change.

What you will be doing:

• Conducting structured analysis and modelling to assess the impact of new or proposed policies (e.g. in policing, immigration or justice reform), and translating insights into clear recommendations.
• Supporting the development of robust business cases, funding submissions and options appraisals for new services or ways of working across government.
• Contributing to the design of operating models, service blueprints and delivery approaches for new or evolving government functions.
• Supporting the delivery of transformation programmes that improve citizen outcomes, public safety and operational resilience.
• Analysing and improving front‑and‑back‑office processes in high‑security and sensitive environments.
• Working alongside client teams to embed change, track benefits and support sustainable implementation.
• Contributing to digital, data and analytics initiatives (including AI‑enabled solutions), working with specialists to solve complex data challenges and support evidence‑led decision‑making.
• Bringing relevant best practice from industry and across government into client work.
• Supporting commercial and procurement activities, including market engagement, option development and evaluation.

Your Skills And Experience:

• Experience working in, or delivering projects for, government or public sector organisations, ideally within a professional services/consulting environment.
• A strong interest in, or experience with, one or more of the following domains: Policing, Defence, Justice, Home Office.
• Ability to structure ambiguous problems, analyse data and information, and communicate clear evidence‑based insights.
• Confidence working collaboratively with client teams and internal specialists in fast‑paced, delivery‑focused environments.
• Curiosity and interest in technology, digital, data and/or AI, and how these can be applied to improve public services.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to tailor messages for different audiences.
• A genuine motivation to improve outcomes for citizens and public servants.

What a career at Baringa will give you:

• Generous Annual Leave Policy: 5 weeks of annual leave, fully available at the start of each year, plus an additional 2 weeks of paid leave after 5 years continuous service.
• Flexible Working: Hybrid working policy and flexibility around taking unpaid leave.
• Corporate Responsibility Days: 3 days every year to help social and environmental causes.
• Wellbeing Fund: Annual People Fund to support and manage wellbeing through an activity of their choice.
• Profit Share Scheme: All employees participate in the Baringa Group Profit Share Scheme.

Diversity and Inclusion:

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We believe that creating an environment where everyone feels a sense of belonging is central to our culture and that diversity is paramount to driving creativity, innovation, and value for our clients and for our people.

Join us:

All applications received will be reviewed by a member of our Talent Acquisition team. We never rely solely on automated screening or AI tools to make hiring decisions. Your application will be considered for employment without regard to race, ethnicity, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, nationality, disability, age, faith or social background.