Benefits Specialist

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last. We're seeking a Benefits Specialist to help us take vision to value and create lasting impact for our government department client.

Please note: This is a 12 month inside IR35 PAYE Umbrella contract that will require an active SC clearance (used in the last 12 months) and onsite working in London 2-3 days per week.

SUMMARY

The Benefits Specialist will play a key role in designing a comprehensive benefits framework that is built in collaboration with key analytical stakeholders and effectively reports into the wider programme governance structure. Your expertise in designing benefits frameworks, creating Benefits Registers, and aligning benefits to strategic objectives will be essential to driving positive change.

YOU WILL:

• Develop a comprehensive benefits framework, including logic models, attribution pathways, and quantification logic aligned to programme interventions.
• Create a robust Benefits Register that links programme activities to strategic objectives and financial benefits.
• Collaborate closely with analytical teams to establish baselines, metrics, and benefit measures to build an evidence-based, defensible benefits model.
• Design dashboards, templates, and assurance products to integrate benefits tracking and reporting into the programme's governance structure.
• Secure benefits ownership, run validation sessions, and drive adoption of the benefits management approach across multiple workstreams.
• Deliver structured knowledge transfer materials, walkthroughs, and training to ensure sustainable benefits management capabilities.

IDEALLY, WE'D LIKE:

• Extensive experience in designing and implementing benefits management frameworks for complex transformation programmes.
• Proven track record of developing Benefits Registers, including logic models, attribution pathways, and quantification logic.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with analytical functions to create evidence-based benefits models.
• Strong leadership and stakeholder management skills to secure ownership and drive adoption of the benefits approach.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills to deliver impactful knowledge transfer and training.
• Proficiency in using data visualization and reporting tools to track and report on programme benefits.
• Relevant experience in the public sector or government environment.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

This is a temporary employee (PAYE) opportunity working via an Umbrella company. North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.