Principal Consultant (Management and Leadership Development)
We are delighted to be recruiting for a Principal Consultant to join The Oxford Group.
As a Principal Consultant you will be responsible for designing and delivering leadership and management development solutions to our clients. You will be pivotal to delivering a positive experience and outcome for clients through innovative design and impactful delivery of in person and virtual leadership and management development. The successful candidate will need to possess significant facilitation experience and gravitas to influence, hold the space and gain credibility quickly with the most senior professionals in global organisations.
We are looking for an innovative, creative, and technically savvy consultant who will be able to deliver engaging programmes to our key clients.
At The Oxford Group, we’re committed to leadership that not only meets today’s challenges but also drives meaningful, lasting impact for tomorrow.
Supported by a global network of over 200 multilingual consultants and coaches we bring the insight, experience, and partnership needed to shape a future defined by purposeful, high-impact leadership.
For the Principal Consultant role, we are happy to consider candidates from across the UK with the expectation of the regular travel to our HQ office in London.
This vacancy will suit, both individuals who are working in the L&D/Consultancy space but also, candidates who are used to delivering in-house Leadership Development. Salary will depend on skills and experience of the successful candidate.
We shortlist for our vacancies on an ongoing basis, and we may close a vacancy earlier than the advertised date. Please can you submit your application as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.
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We feel that it is important that City & Guilds is an organisation that reflects the diversity of modern society and is an inclusive organisation that ensures that everyone is supported so that they can achieve their best.
We encourage and welcome applications from members of underrepresented communities.
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About the role
This is a critical role for the Oxford Group where you will play a major part in the design and delivery of our Leadership Solutions.
You will be responsible for designing and delivering client solutions (leadership and management development), leading and contributing to the design of value propositions and new products and supporting the bids process.
The principal consultant will define, design and act as a programme lead. You will be designing bespoke programmes and content to support clients in improving leadership and management capability.
We would like our Principal Consultant to demonstrate contemporary and effective approaches to management and leadership development incorporating appropriate technology and psychometric tools where necessary. The Principal Consultant would also ensure that members of the project and delivery team understand the scope, context and objectives of the programme that has been designed and are set up to deliver effectively.
As a Principal Consultant you would gather market and client intelligence to inform new solutions. We would like you to research current trends and development in leadership, management, and coaching.
The Principal Consultant will act as an ambassador and subject matter expert for The Oxford Group at external forums.
About you
Attributes we are looking for:
- Exceptional in-person and virtual facilitation skills (specific to management and leadership development) – demonstrating flexibility, inclusiveness and engagement relevant to global audiences
- Excellent consulting and relationship building skills
- Current and in-depth understanding of market and client needs across all aspects of Leadership and Management development
- Highly experienced in solution design and delivery
- A willingness to challenge and bring fresh thinking
- Excellent understanding of learning technologies
- Deep knowledge of leadership best practice and organisational development, supported by a robust understanding of psychological theories that drive individual, team, and cultural performance
- Ability to work with a range of clients providing insight, support and challenge
- Excellent planning and organisation skills
The successful applicant may be required to undertake appropriate checks, including a DBS disclosure as well as providing proof of the right to work in the UK.
What We Offer
We offer the opportunity to work in an innovative, engaging and market-leading organisation with opportunities to develop your existing skills and explore new ones. You’ll receive an excellent benefits package which typically includes a great base salary, incentives, generous annual leave and much more.
What else is included…
- Competitive Salary, depending on experience
- Challenging and engaging work across a variety of organisations and industries
- A customer centric and professional working environment
- 25 days annual leave plus Christmas shutdown plus Holiday Buy/ sell scheme
- Income Protection, Life Assurance, Private Medical Insurance
- Employee Assistance Programme (EPA), Enhanced Pension Contributions, Retail Discounts, Eye Care Vouchers, Mortgage Broker Advice, Flu jab Voucher, Mental Health Support Programmes
- Inhouse Coaching Programmes and other Support Programmes
- Access to other benefits that can be purchased at discounted rates: critical illness cover, cancer screening and other health assessments, dental insurance, Gymflex, Tastecard and Travel Insurance.
Next Steps and How To Apply
If you think this is the role and organisation for you then we would love to hear from you. Please submit your CV and complete our short application form using the apply button.
If this role sounds interesting, we would love you to apply.