Associate Director – Change & Transformation – National Security Sector

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Full time
Location: Cheltenham
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Job offered by: Turner & Townsend Group
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Associate Director - Change & Transformation - National Security Sector

Full-time Department: Defence At Turner & Townsend we’re passionate about making the difference. That means delivering better outcomes for our clients, helping our people to realize their potential, and doing our part to create a prosperous society. Every day we help our major global clients deliver ambitious and highly technical projects, in over 110 offices worldwide. As part of our 2025 Vision we are putting Sustainability and Net Zero at the heart of our business. Our team is dynamic, innovative and client-focused, supported by an inclusive and fun company culture. Our clients value our proactive approach, depth of expertise, integrity and the quality we deliver. As a result our people get to enjoy working on some of the most exciting projects in the world. Our

Programme Advisory team

specialises in the strategy, set-up and transformation of major programmes and asset owning enterprises within the

Transport, Defence, Utilities, and Power Sectors

in the UK and internationally. We are constantly evolving and finding better ways to work and support our clients, so we need people who are equally energetic and passionate about making a difference and playing a part in this growth. We are seeking to recruit consultants at

Associate Director

level with a keen passion for Strategy & Transformation to join our expanding team. The successful individual will be focused within our

National Security sector , leading high-value and impactful commissions, to deliver business change solutions. Previous experience within the National Security sector (with the appropriate clearances) is key and an ability to attend client site(s) on a regular basis (across several geographic locations, potentially away from your base office) will be essential aspects of the role. We work across the entire transformation lifecycle from initial diagnostics to delivery and embedment of new ways of working. We are looking for talented, dedicated people who feel their experience and skills could support the transformation of our clients’ programmes and organisations. You will have hands-on strategy development and/or transformation delivery experience and are proficient in using a range of various tools and techniques to enable successful outcomes. As an Associate Director your key responsibilities will include: Exceeding client expectations; through managing a diverse and multi-disciplinary team to deliver client outcomes. Leading business change and transformation across any or all aspects of an operating model (e.g. people, organisation, processes or systems). Building strong client relationships, helping them to shape their planning and delivery of complex transformation. Leading change management activity, including facilitating workshops, developing deliverables, delivering communications, and managing client stakeholders. Leading the programme management of transformation programmes, including programme setup, planning, reporting and governance, and benefits management. Leading and supporting key activities within the Programme Advisory team including internal development of transformation products and approaches. Identifying and understanding areas of opportunity and development, contributing to business generation through pursuits, bidding and development of trusted client relationships. Engaging across areas of the Turner & Townsend business, driving and maintaining a ‘One Business’ ethos. Effectively managing risks and maximising commercial returns, applying business acumen. Minimum Requirements: Previous experience in consultancy and delivery within the

National Security sector (with the appropriate clearances) is essential! Undergraduate degree or Master’s degree, with relevant industry experience in a consulting or in-house change. Proven track record of leading teams on client commissions. A proven track record of leading solution development and delivering tangible results on change and transformation projects through the application of business change methodologies. Experience of programme and project management within a complex change environment with multiple workstreams (e.g. operating model transformation programmes). Experience of managing stakeholders within large and complex organisations. Experience of designing and facilitating client workshops. Experience of operating model design in complex programme environments. Experience of managing the production of high-quality transformation deliverables within challenging timescales. Experience of developing client relationships and developing new business opportunities. Proven experience in preparing, defining and delivering bid proposals desirable. Change management and transformation qualifications are favourable (e.g., MSP, APMG Change Management Foundation/Practitioner, PROSCI). Our inspired people share our vision and mission. We provide a great place to work, where each person has the opportunity and voice to affect change. We want our people to succeed both in work and life. To support this we promote a healthy, productive and flexible working environment that respects work-life balance. Turner & Townsend is an equal opportunity employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees and actively encourage applications from all sectors of the community. SOX control responsibilities may be part of this role, which are to be adhered to where applicable. #LI-IM1

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