DV Cleared Project Manager

Fortice are working closely with the Directors of a tech scale-up consultancy looking to build out their defence and security practice, growing their reputation in the secure space. Popular among management consultants looking for a greater level of autonomy and flexibility whilst delivering complex digital transformation projects aligned to the UK’s Public Sector and National Security capability.

As part of their ongoing growth plans, our client aims to be the consultancy for all aspects of complex secure environment projects, programmes, and portfolios; working collaboratively with end clients to deliver insight, problem solving and learning. They aim to increase shareholder value by delivering year on year growth, developing internal capability and market diversification. The business continues to bring in experienced and graduate Consultants alike. You’ll have the opportunity to grow with the business, adding value and shaping your personal progress with funded qualifications.

With an office in Bristol, as well as onsite presence in Cheltenham and London, you will have the opportunity to work in the office, on-site, or hybrid. Our client is looking to be the ‘antidote’ to large managing consultancies, offering a refreshing approach with flexibility, job satisfaction and development at the heart of their work. They have a focus on their people, focussing on moulding well-rounded consultants who can showcase their expertise in central government departments.

Required Experience:

Their industry partnerships and involvement in various projects allow them to consider Consultants from wide-ranging experience levels. Skills in the following areas are highly desirable:

• Business Transformation
• Project Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Governance
• Public Sector

You will be working on an interesting range of projects that deliver into Central Government customers and as such, you will need to hold a high level of UK Security Vetting.

Benefits:

Our client offers a flexible renumeration package, with discussions around bonuses, salary expectations, travel expenses etc. – you will have the opportunity to a bespoke package with bonuses, pension and base salary to suit your individual needs. You will also have flexibility in ways of working as well as your working hours where appropriate.

Process:

You can typically expect a two-stage process which is typically completed in one week. You will first have a virtual meeting with one of the recruitment team which lasts between 30-45 minutes. This will be a refreshingly open discussion around the company and their journey so far as well as a chance to speak more openly about you, with an emphasis on recruiting the right people to fit in with the wider business culture.

Following this, a final stage 60-90 minute face-to-face will be arranged on-site where you can expect to delve further into your background and technical skill set as well scoping out what a potential role would look like. There may be the need for a third chat, depending on various circumstances. If needed, this will likely be follow-up chat to ensure both parties are happy moving forwards.

Equality and Inclusion:

Fortice are committed to creating diverse and inclusive teams. Studies show that certain members of society, such as women, people of colour and individuals within the LGBTQIA+ community are less likely to apply to a role if they do not feel they fit 100% of the criteria. Fortice strongly encourage people of all identities and communities to apply to the roles we advertise, it may well be that you could be more suited to a different opportunity. Regardless of background, race, religious beliefs or sexual orientation, Fortice exist to enable good people, to do better work with greater outcomes.