Managing Consultant - Digital Foundations in London

Channel 3 is a boutique transformation and digital enablement consultancy, working across the health and care sector at local, regional and national level in the UK. We believe a better future is possible today, through the power of digitally enabled transformation. And no more so than in the health and care sectors, where the models of care need to transform to deliver on the expectations of citizens and policymakers, with a greater focus on providing proactive and preventative care, closer to home. We are excited by the possibilities that digital can bring and are committed to increasing the impact of our work across the health and care sectors.

This is an incredibly exciting time for us at Channel 3 as we seek to scale our impact and reach as a business and there is no doubt that our continued success will be underpinned by the exceptional talent and passion of our people. We work hard to create an environment where everyone feels supported to learn, develop, and have fun! We care deeply about making a difference and building a team who are passionate about driving change. We offer colleagues the freedom to play an active role in their own personal development and the opportunity to help shape our wider business and how we deliver our work.

Digital Foundations at Channel 3

Digital Foundations are the critical enablers that underpin every digitally mature health and care organisation. They include the infrastructure, architecture, cybersecurity, service management, and operational processes that ensure technology is resilient, secure, scalable, and supports strategic ambitions.

At Channel 3, our Digital Foundations work covers:

• Infrastructure strategy & operating models – resilient, scalable IT backbones.
• Cyber security & risk management – safeguarding patient data and ensuring compliance.
• Enterprise architecture & interoperability – enabling seamless flow of information across organisations.
• ICT / digital service reviews & service management – driving quality, value for money, and user satisfaction.
• Strategic procurement & commercial support – maximising value and innovation through supply chains.
• Transition, implementation & programme delivery – ensuring smooth and effective change.

These are the building blocks that support wider transformation initiatives such as EPR deployment, ICS integration, digital first care models, and shared care records.

The Role

As a Managing Consultant, you’ll play a pivotal role in scaling our Digital Foundations proposition, shaping client outcomes and supporting growth. You will combine strategic leadership, client delivery, business development, and proposition stewardship. You will also recruit, mentor and develop a high performing team of consultants.

This role requires a deep understanding of digital infrastructure, the broader digital health landscape, and a strong capability to engage across our internal business and with C‑suite leaders to influence and drive complex change.

What would be expected of me as a managing consultant?

Delivery

• Lead multi‑disciplinary teams delivering Digital Foundations engagements across NHS and care organisations.
• Take responsibility for delivering value across the full transformation journey: strategy, design, procurement, assurance, implementation, and benefits realisation.
• Ensure our digital foundations work directly enables improved outcomes, operational efficiency, reduced risk, and better experience for people.
• Apply and evolve our delivery playbook, ensuring quality and consistency of our tools, templates, and methodologies across domains.
• Act as Engagement Lead on complex programmes, ensuring delivery to time, cost, and quality standards.
• Mentor and build capability – supporting colleagues to deepen expertise across Digital Foundations domains (infrastructure, cyber, interoperability, architecture, etc.).
• Engage clients conceptually to frame how Digital Foundations enable their wider transformation and business objectives, while also guiding the design and delivery detail.