Senior Consultant

About the role

We are recruiting Senior Consultants to lead project delivery and client relationships. This is an ideal role for someone who wants to apply their experience to meaningful public sector challenges and help governments use technology and data for the public good.

We are growing our team and looking to hire a couple of exceptional candidates. This role will suit candidates who have an interest in developing skills in the following areas: 

• Consulting and policy analysis

• Data science and analytics

• Service design and user research

• Economics and quantitative analysis

About us

Oxford Insights is a mission-driven consultancy. We help governments increase the impact of their public services by harnessing technology ethically and sustainably

We work worldwide to combine the best in technology with the best in government, specialising in artificial intelligence, digital transformation, evidence-based policy, and public service delivery. Our Government AI Readiness Index is the official benchmark for UNESCO and the G20.

Key responsibilities

• Lead project delivery, managing scope, timelines, and client expectations

• Conduct and oversee qualitative and quantitative research

• Build and maintain strong client relationships

• Write high-quality reports, briefings, and strategic recommendations

• Contribute to business development, including proposal writing and pitches

• Mentor junior consultants and support their development

• Contribute to OI's thought leadership and public profile

• Identify opportunities to improve our internal practices and methods

The ideal candidate will have

• 3-5 years experience in consulting, policy, or public sector roles

• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication

• An interest in diverse subject areas and geographies

• Ability to manage competing priorities from clients and internal stakeholders

• An analytical mindset, and be comfortable working with commercial data

• A collaborative approach and willingness to learn 

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £40,000 – £50,000 per annum.

• Health: Private health insurance provided as standard.

• Leave: 35 days, including a 2 week shutdown over Christmas

• Flexible: Access to office space across the UK

Working with Oxford Insights

Oxford Insights is an equal opportunities employer. We value integrity and professional discretion. We actively welcome applications from career changers and those with caring responsibilities, offering flexible patterns to support you.

You can read more about our culture and how we work here.