Management Consultant - Defence in London

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At Capgemini Invent, we believe difference drives change. As inventive transformation consultants, we blend our strategic, creative and scientific capabilities, collaborating closely with clients to deliver cutting‐edge solutions. Join us to drive transformation tailored to our client's challenges of today and tomorrow, guided by science, data, creativity and design, all underpinned by purposeful technology.

We are growing our Defence team, and the opportunities are huge. We work hand in hand with our clients to realise their goals and overcome their most complex challenges, working closely with the broader Capgemini group to support our clients holistically. We need people with strong consulting skills and expertise in areas such as strategy & innovation, P3M, agile & hybrid ways of working, business technology, analytics, and workforce & organisational transformation. As a consultant within the Defence team you will be delivery‐focused, building relationships, growing trust and delivering tangible improvements and benefits.

Our footprint across Defence is expanding—spanning the Military Strategic HQ, Front‐Line Commands, the NAD Group and the Defence Nuclear Enterprise. We are experiencing significant business growth, driven by Defence's ambition to accelerate digital technologies such as sovereign cloud, agentic AI and process automation. Capgemini's long history and reputation as a service integrator has made us a trusted partner in UK Defence; we rely on the best talent to continue to support our clients' goals.

As part of your role you will also have the opportunity to contribute to the business and your own personal growth, through activities in the following categories:

• Business Development – leading and contributing to proposals, RFPs and bids, developing propositions, contributing to client pitches and hosting clients at events.
• Internal contribution – campaign development, internal think‐tanks, whitepapers, practice development (operations, recruitment, team events and activities) and offering development.
• Learning & development – training to support your career development and the skills demand within the company, certifications, etc.

Have experience in the Defence sector, incl. the Ministry of Defence (MOD), Defence consultancies, and/or Defence suppliers. Have delivery experience within Defence programmes, e.g. capability acquisition, research & development, digital transformation, capability planning/strategy or in‐service support. Are self‐sufficient and autonomous, undertaking responsibilities with minimal oversight. Are willing to learn and evolve, applying yourself to tackle new problems. Are willing to work with a broad range of stakeholders, at a range of locations. Have a strong commitment to self‐development.

Desirable technical skills and experience

• Project, Programme & Portfolio Management (P3M) experience, including holding APM and MSP qualifications.
• HMT business case development, including operational analysis and options appraisal.
• Requirements management.
• User research, business analysis and Defence business change management.
• Defence approach to training development (incl. DSAT).
• Cyber & security assurance.
• Digital, data and technology (DDAT).
• Digital architecture.
• Warfare centre.

You’ll thrive in a collaborative and diverse environment that empowers you to innovate, grow your skills and make a real impact—whether you’re shaping solutions for clients or driving positive change in society. You will be supported by a culture that values inclusion, continuous learning and the freedom to bring your authentic self to work every day.

We actively work to make inclusion a reality, driven by our core values and the Inclusive Futures for All campaign. We embed hybrid working in all that we do and make flexible working arrangements the day‐to‐day reality for our people. All UK employees are eligible to request flexible working arrangements.

Employee wellbeing is vitally important to us. We support wellbeing with trained "Mental Health Champions" across each of our business areas and invest in wellbeing apps such as Thrive and Peppy.

We are a Disability Confident Employer. Capgemini is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer (Level 2) under the UK Government's Disability Confident scheme. We will offer an interview to all candidates who declare they have a disability and meet the minimum essential criteria for the role. Please opt‐in during the application process.

We’re focused on using tech for positive social impact. We’re working to reduce our carbon footprint and improve access to a digital world. We were named one of the world’s most ethical companies by the Ethisphere Institute for the 10th year. When you join Capgemini, you’ll join a team that does the right thing.

Locations available: London, Manchester or Glasgow. You must be fully flexible in terms of assignment location, as these roles may involve periods of time away from home at short notice. Remuneration package includes flexible benefits options to suit your personal circumstances and a variable element dependent on grade and on company and personal performance.

Capgemini is a global business and technology transformation partner, helping organisations to accelerate their dual transition to a digital and sustainable world while creating tangible impact for enterprises and society. With a heritage of over 55 years, Capgemini is trusted by its clients to unlock the value of technology across their full business needs.

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