A client in the social housing sector is seeking an Operations Strategy Consultant to join the team for 12 months.
You will work closely with the Strategy Director to identify and prioritise opportunities to improve operational efficiency and reduce costs across a large housing portfolio. You will combine data analysis with hands-on operational investigation to build robust business cases and a practical improvement roadmap for the organisation.
Responsibilities
- Conduct in-depth operational and cost analysis to identify material efficiency, cost-saving and performance improvement opportunities.
- Assess key operational areas including property, maintenance, fleet, materials and procurement to understand cost drivers and opportunities for optimisation.
- Work closely with operational teams to understand processes, resource utilisation and pain points, translating findings into practical improvement initiatives.
- Develop, size and prioritise initiatives based on impact, complexity, savings potential and ROI, building robust business cases and recommendations for senior leadership.
Requirements
- Approximately 3 to 4 years of professional experience, ideally within management consulting or a similarly analytical strategy/operations environment.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience translating analysis into practical recommendations and business cases.
- Experience in operational improvement, process optimisation, procurement, logistics, utilities, housing or another asset-intensive environment would be advantageous.
- A hands‑on, delivery-focused approach with the confidence to engage stakeholders across an organisation and operate effectively in frontline environments.
Details
- Start date: ASAP
- Duration: 12 months FTC
- Salary: Up to £70,000 per annum
- Location: Surrey / Hybrid
Operations Strategy Consultant employer: Freshminds
As a leading consulting firm, we pride ourselves on fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from ongoing professional development opportunities, competitive remuneration, and the chance to work on impactful projects within the banking and insurance sectors. With a hybrid working model in the UK and Netherlands, we offer flexibility and a supportive environment for our consultants to thrive and make meaningful contributions.
