Reading, United Kingdom | Posted on 07/24/2026
Darter is a strategic consultancy dedicated to strengthening the UK's national security, resilience and prosperity in the digital age. We partner with senior leaders across defence, government and technology to cut through complexity, shape strategy and accelerate real-world progress.
Our people sit at the highest level of decision-making - providing the clarity and influence that ensures choices are informed, impactful and future-ready. We work shoulder to shoulder with delivery teams to keep strategy and implementation aligned, so ambitious ideas translate into genuine impact.
Guided by our values - Deliver Excellence, Empathy and Integrity, Force for Good - we're building a team of sharp, mission-driven people who want their work to matter. If you want to help make the UK more secure, prosperous and agile, we'd like to hear from you.
Job Description
Technology Consultant - use technology to solve problemsthat matter.
We're looking for a Technology Consultant to join ourgrowing team. This role is ideal for someone who enjoys understanding howtechnology can solve real-world problems and can confidently bridge the gapbetween technical detail and business outcomes. You'll work with clients toshape technology strategies, assess options, develop recommendations, andsupport the delivery of transformation programmes in complex environments.
This is a hybrid job with regular travel to client sites within the UK every week.
You must be eligible to hold SC to apply.
About Darter
At Darter, we help organisations tackle complex challenges of national importance.Working across Defence, national security, government, and technology, wecombine strategic thinking with practical delivery to create lasting impact.
We're driven by a simple belief: great outcomes come fromcombining excellence, empathy, and integrity. We build trusted relationships,challenge constructively, and focus on work that strengthens the UK's security,resilience, and prosperity.
Our culture is collaborative, supportive, and ambitious,giving talented people the opportunity to grow, contribute, and make ameaningful difference
Requirements
What we're looking for
We're interested in people who bring:
- CurrentUK Security Clearance, or the ability to obtain and maintain it.
- Strongtechnology knowledge across one or more areas such as digital transformation,cloud, data, software, AI, enterprise technology, or architecture.
- Consulting,advisory, or technology delivery experience.
- Strongproblem-solving skills and sound professional judgement.
- Theability to explain technical concepts to a non-technical audience
It would be great if you also have:
- Experienceworking in Defence, Government, National Security, or similarly complexenvironments.
- Strategicthinking and the ability to understand the bigger picture.
- Acollaborative, engaging approach and the ability to build trustedrelationships.
- Strongplanning and organisational skills.
What you'll get
- Meaningful work that contributes to theUK's security and resilience.
- A supportive, values-led culture built onexcellence, empathy, and integrity.
- Competitive salary, performance andprofit-share bonus, and share options plus;
- Pension matched up to 10%. Private healthinsurance. Dedicated learning and development budget. Flexible,remote-first working. Unlimited holiday. Volunteering leave andmatched charitable donations.
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Technology Consultant in Reading employer: Darter
Darter is an exceptional employer that prioritises innovation and employee well-being, offering a flexible remote-first work environment. With competitive salaries, comprehensive benefits including private health insurance and a development budget, employees are encouraged to grow and thrive in their roles. As the first operations hire, you will play a pivotal role in shaping the company's future while enjoying a collaborative and forward-thinking culture in vibrant cities like London or Bristol.
