At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead impactful projects for charities and social enterprises, driving positive change.
- Company: Join NPC, a leading think tank in the impact sector.
- Benefits: Permanent role with opportunities for professional growth and collaboration.
- Other info: Dynamic environment focused on innovation and improving lives.
- Why this job: Make a real difference while working with inspiring colleagues on diverse projects.
- Qualifications: Experience in consultancy or the impact economy, strong communication and project management skills.
The predicted salary is between 59400 - 72600 £ per year.
Are you an experienced consultant with an interest in the UK impact sector, looking to work on fulfilling, exciting and varied projects?
Join our consultancy team to support a wide range of clients (charities, foundations, philanthropists, social enterprises, corporates, and the public sector) to be as impactful as possible.
You’ll be part of a fun, values-driven interdisciplinary team of wide specialisms and expertise, who combine innovative consultancy with research and thought leadership.
We are looking for someone who can develop relationships and lead a wide range of projects, which might include developing strategies or theories of change, researching funding flows, supporting grant‑making, or delivering evaluations and learning partnerships.
The role offers a unique combination of working on a wide range of social impact topics, developing new business, and collaborating with inspiring multi-disciplinary colleagues.
Company description
NPC is the think tank and consultancy for the impact sector.
We work to increase the positive impact of the sector, to improve people’s lives, make communities stronger and the planet healthier.
We help organisations improve what they do, we influence policy and sector behaviour, and we support innovation to strengthen and grow the impact economy.
The Principal Consultant role offers a great mix of consultancy and thought leadership development:
- You will design and sponsor innovative research and consultancy projects, manage senior client and funder relationships, ensure high-quality delivery, and develop skills and capacity of NPC’s (senior) consultants.
- You will build out NPC’s external profile, developing external relationships, convening and collaborating with people through events, partnerships, training and other sector-facing activities.
- You will develop new ideas and contribute to NPC’s thought leadership, for example around best practices in (adaptive) strategy, user involvement, grant‑making, innovation, measurement and learning.
- You will be responsible for developing business and raising funds to meet financial targets.
- A keen interest in the impact economy
- Relevant experience in a similar (external or inhouse) consultancy role or from the impact economy
- A strong inner drive, able to kick‑start new ideas, generate business and develop client and funder relationships
- Intellectual curiosity and creativity, and showing a genuine passion for and awareness of the impact economy
- Excellent research, analytical and problem‑solving skills
- Excellent client and project management skills
- High quality standards with an attention to detail
- Structured thinking and the ability to cut through complexity
- Excellent communication and facilitation skills: the ability to develop and deliver compelling presentations, to be robust and influential in discussions, and to write in a clear and engaging manner.
- Knowledge of the impact consulting market in the UK
- A track record of successfully scoping and sponsoring consultancy and research projects, including managing and developing project teams.
Contract
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Principal Consultant employer: NPC (New Philanthropy Capital)
At NPC, we pride ourselves on being an exceptional employer in the UK impact sector, offering a collaborative work culture that fosters innovation and professional growth. Our team enjoys a range of benefits, including flexible working arrangements and opportunities for continuous learning, all while making a meaningful difference in the charitable landscape. Join us to be part of a passionate community dedicated to driving positive change and enhancing the effectiveness of philanthropy.
Contact Details:
NPC (New Philanthropy Capital) Recruitment Team
