Associate Director- Healthcare Consulting in Edinburgh

Public Services Consulting has worked on some of the UK's largest and most high-profile public sector clients, infrastructure projects, and public policy programmes. At their core, these assignments focus on creating value across the whole of the UK (and internationally), providing infrastructure and services that deliver economic and social benefits for current and future generations. Every day, our teams help people in businesses and communities to do what is right and achieve their goals. Our purpose is to make a difference by working hand in hand with our public and private sector clients on significant public sector projects and issues. We are a team that has public service at its heart.

The team works both virtually and from seven Grant Thornton offices - London, Birmingham, Bristol, Edinburgh, Manchester, and Leeds. The team is made up of the following sectors and disciplines:

• Local Government
• Central Government
• Healthcare (NHS and private healthcare)
• Defence
• Infrastructure

Our Public Services Consulting is part of a wider Public Services Advisory group that also covers:

• Transport
• Net zero
• Real Estate and Assets
• Financial modelling and analytics

As part of the firm’s wider consulting domain, the teams work closely with core consultancy functions across the firm, including business consulting and digital development. Within Public Sector Consulting, work across our core sectors is across three domains: Transformation, optimising operating and delivery models, delivering public sector reform, balancing short-term financial challenges with medium-term investment, and ensuring value for money in all that they do.

To do this effectively, our multi-disciplinary team comprises analysts, accountants, economists, and strategists. We have a senior and experienced team who have established our presence and credibility in this vital area of public service. Because of that, successful candidates will have the opportunity to learn from a senior team that is one of the most experienced in the market.

Here are some things you can expect from a role within Public Services Consulting:

• Developing and implementing strategy for Public Services Consulting and for our sectors
• Making quality second nature, ensuring technical excellence and quality across the team in accordance with the firm’s guidelines
• Develop and implement plans which will position us in the marketplace
• Lead from the front with regards to developing proposals and delivering client work
• Build, grow, and inspire a market-leading team
• Build and develop a diverse team
• Create a team culture based on inclusion and excellence
• Build your brand – be known for excellence and clarity in communication

We’re happy to talk flexible working and consider reduced hours and job shares; we’ll support you to balance your work and life.

Our healthcare services are growing and expanding, and we are looking for experienced healthcare professionals and leaders to support and drive the development of consulting services in the sector. We have established a market-leading position supporting the financial improvement and sustainability of the NHS, working with NHS England, NHS Wales, NHS Trusts, Welsh Health Boards, and Integrated Care Boards on a daily basis to improve their finances by delivering efficiency programmes and implementing strong financial governance.

As an Associate Director within Public Sector Consulting, you will:

• Support the development and implementation of the strategy for your sector – in this case, healthcare
• Demonstrate high quality and professional behaviour in the delivery of your work and challenge others to do the same
• Demonstrate leadership to your team and inspire people to reach their potential
• Ensure technical excellence, particularly around NHS finance and operations, and quality in the delivery of work in accordance with the firm’s guidelines
• Ensure effective and efficient oversight of your team to deliver high-quality work, as well as meeting financial targets