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Principal Consultant

Career level: Experienced hire

Salary range: Circa £80,000 p.a. + competitive benefits

Job type: Permanent

As a Principal Consultant at Roretti, you will play a pivotal role in shaping and delivering transformation across the public sector.  

You will lead projects from discovery and design through to implementation, ensuring solutions are innovative, practical, and embedded successfully with our clients. This role requires strategic thinking, strong leadership, and hands-on delivery expertise. You will understand the challenges our clients face and be passionate about shaping the future of public services. By default, you work collaboratively with clients, stakeholders, and value bringing together multidisciplinary teams to create lasting impact. 

 This hybrid role combines remote flexibility with the value of in-person collaboration. Regular travel to client sites across the UK and participation in team meetings is essential. 

Key responsibilities
  • Lead end-to-end transformation projects – from diagnosing client challenges and designing solutions to managing implementation and embedding change.
  • Develop and implement programme and project plans, timelines, and budgets.  
  • Manage and motivate multidisciplinary teams, providing mentorship and coaching to junior members.
  • Review, analyse, and understand client challenges, using data and insights to inform design and delivery.
  • Develop innovative solutions to complex public sector challenges and ensure they are implemented effectively.
  • Monitor progress, manage risks, and ensure projects are delivered on time, within budget, and to high quality standards.
  • Build strong client relationships, providing strategic advice and managing expectations throughout the project lifecycle.

  • Collaborate with stakeholders to align objectives and resolve issues quickly and effectively. 

What we're looking for
  • Extensive experience in the public sector and/or consultancy, with a proven track record of leading and delivering complex change programmes.
  • Strong leadership, organisational, and client management skills.  
  • Excellent communication and presentation abilities, including proficiency in MS Office and collaboration tools.  
  • Strong analytical and problem-solving skills, with experience in interpreting data and understanding public service finance.  
  • Deep knowledge of public sector policy and practice at national and local levels.
  • Ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously and work effectively under pressure.  
  • A passion for public service and driving meaningful change.

Benefits

Our benefits package is constantly evolving. Currently all our employees receive the following benefits:

        • 25 days annual leave, plus office closure between Christmas and New Year 
        • A company pension with matched employer contributions 
        • A competitive annual performance related bonus 
        • Flexible working arrangements to balance work and life, with access to co-working spaces across London, Reading and Manchester 

How to apply

Fill in the form below.

  • Make sure you upload a PDF copy of your CV and cover letter outlining your career highlights and why you'd like to work with Roretti.
  • Hit 'Submit'
  • The team will be in touch once they've reviewed your application.