Consultant

Leapwise is a mission‑driven policing, justice and public safety consultancy that helps leaders make their toughest choices. We work with UK police forces, local and national government departments and charities to deliver strategy consulting, leadership and organisational development that improves public sector performance.

Founded by an ex‑BCG consultant and prime ministerial adviser, we are passionate about public services and are currently expanding our impact. We want someone who wants to make a difference to UK public services, working on and sometimes managing consulting engagements while supporting the development and impact of the business.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Deliver advisory services to clients in policing, local government and justice.
• Use frameworks to explore client challenges, structure data and produce clear, well‑reasoned deliverables that highlight key implications of your analysis.
• Design and conduct interviews, surveys, focus groups and workshops.
• Collect and analyse quantitative and qualitative data, produce reports and present insights to clients.
• Help ensure project activities stay on track by managing expectations, communicating proactively and escalating risks or blockers early.
• Contribute to a positive team environment and flag opportunities to improve how we work.
• Support business development activities, including case‑study development, marketing and proposal writing.
• Contribute to internal workstreams such as tools, templates and knowledge repositories.
• Help measure project outcomes, identify improvement areas and suggest ideas for future product development.
• Own your development goals, seek regular feedback and support peers through onboarding, resource sharing and modeling inclusive, curious behaviours.

What We’re Looking For

• Strong academic track record.
• Passion for social impact and public sector work.
• Strong organisational and time‑management skills.
• Excellent communication skills – our clients are all senior leaders.
• Strong analytical skills, both quantitative and qualitative.
• Expertise in survey and interview design.
• 1–3 years of relevant experience as a researcher, analyst, consultant or within public‑sector organisations (permanent or freelance).
• Strategic orientation and mindset.
• Expertise in a specialist functional domain within consulting (e.g., user‑centred service design, strategy, organisational development, transformation/change).
• Focus on generating and measuring results, learning from success and setbacks.
• Interest in organisational decision‑making and public policy/effectiveness.
• Master’s degree in Public Policy, Criminology, Behavioural Science, Organisational Psychology, Economics or related discipline.
• Continuous residence in the UK for the past three years (due to security requirements).

What We Offer

• Total package c£38,000–£41,500 + up to £2,500 sign‑on bonus.
• Performance‑related bonus tied to individual and firm performance.
• Nine‑day fortnight (every other Friday off).
• Generous leave policy.
• Flexible office and home‑working options.
• Auto‑enrolment pension with 5 % employer contribution.
• Automatic and performance‑related annual pay increases.
• Coaching and personal development from experienced leaders.
• Support for training and development to grow in your role.
• A clear but flexible progression path.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV and Cover Letter. Our recruitment process includes a short initial call followed by an interview with a practical exercise. Interviews will be held in January 2026, either online or in person at our Thanet House office (231 The Strand, WC2R 1DA). We are an equal‑opportunity employer and welcome applications from under‑represented groups. The office is wheelchair accessible.

Seniority level: Entry level

Employment type: Full‑time

Job function: Consulting, Information Technology, and Sales

Industries: Business Consulting and Services