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Aerospace and Defence Management ConsultantRole:Aerospace and Defence Management Consultant

Location:London, Manchester, Newcastle

Mobility:Up to 100%

Career Level:Consultant

Accenture is a leading global professional servicespany, providing a broad range of services in strategy and consulting, interactive, technology and operations, with digital capabilities across all of these services. With our thought leadership and culture of innovation, we apply industry expertise, diverse skill sets and next-generation technology to each business challenge.

We believe in inclusion and diversity and supporting the whole person. Our core valuesprise of Stewardship, Best People, Client Value Creation, One Global Network, Respect for the Individual and Integrity. Year after year, Accenture is recognized worldwide not just for business performance but for inclusion and diversity too.

"Across the globe, one thing is universally true of the people of Accenture: We care deeply about what we do and the impact we have with our clients and with themunities in which we work and live. It is personal to all of us." -Julie Sweet, Accenture CEO

Our Team

The Aerospace and Defence industry is being hit by disruption on multiple fronts. At the same time, it's experiencing tremendous growth in all segments. Topete and win in this environment,panies are beginning to strategically transformponents of their business to successfully address disruptive forces and capture new growth. The current context of change is driven by external events, powerful market forces and emerging technologies. Accenture are at the forefront of this change, helping the world's largest Aerospace and Defencepanies achieve sustainable and profitable growth by transforming their businesses to be more agile, innovative, operationally efficient, data-driven, and secure. We help our clients deliver lasting impact by driving excellence from strategy development through to implementation. At Accenture, our purpose is to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity.

As we are experiencing unprecedented growth, we are looking for exceptional individuals to join our team of passionate Aerospace and Defence consulting practitioners. As part of this team, you will learn, grow, and advance in an innovative culture that thrives on shared success, diverse ways of thinking, and enables boundaryless opportunities that can drive your career in new and exciting ways. You will have an opportunity to make an impact on operations, programmes and strategies that are crucial to the UK'smercial and Defence Aerospace industry.

In our team, you will gain exposure to:

The most strategic challenges and opportunities that occupy the minds of industry leaders Cutting edge research and thought leadership that is defining the future of the industry Structured problem-solving techniques to enable our clients to transform their businesses A global Aerospace and Defence network of highly skilled, geographically and culturally diverse people A world-class training curriculum that helps you continuously upskill yourself as the world changes A culture that encourages innovation, collaboration, enterprise, and a lot of fun!


As an Aerospace and Defence Consultant you will:

Work as part of focused project teams across a range of A&D clients & problems Lead an independent workstream as part of a broader project Gather, synthesise and analyse data from a variety of sources to draw insights and develop rmendations Structure andmunicate oues to client management teams Work alongside client teams to help them implement the rmendations to deliver value Help develop and refine offerings and generate collateral to support sales and origination activities. Facilitate client innovation and requirements workshops and use a human-centered approach to solve problems, frame opportunities and achieve innovation through collaboration and co-creation.
We are looking for you if you have:

2-3 years relevant experience driving change in the Aerospace and Defence industry with prior consulting experience preferred. Bachelor's degree with a strong academic record, or equivalent experience. An advanced degree or MBA is a plus but not essential Strong functional knowledge in one or more of the following areas - Supply Chain, Operational Improvement, Manufacturing, Quality Management, Sourcing and Procurement, Digital Engineering,plex programme delivery Exceptional creative problem solving and analytical skills Effectivemunication skills, both written and oral. Fluency in English A passion for technology and innovation
To apply for this role, you must hold or be eligible for UK security clearance. As such you must have lived in the UK for the past five years without an absence from the country of greater than 30 days at a time. More information about the requirements can be foundhere:United Kingdom Security Vetting: Applicant

What's in it for you

At Accenture, in addition to apetitive basic salary, you will also have an extensive benefits package which includes 30 days of vacation per year, access to app-based fitness classes and discounts on range of gyms, private medical insurance and three days leave per year for charitable work of your choice!

We strive to help our people create the right work-life balance that allows them to realise their full potential. Please speak to your recruiter about the working pattern that works best for you.

Location:
Your home office can be in be in London, Manchester or Newcastle. This role is client-facing and will therefore involve travel, working in other parts of the UK.

Closing Date for Applications31/08/2025

Accenture reserves the right to close the role prior to this date should a suitable applicant be found.

About Accenture
We work with one shared purpose: to deliver on the promise of technology and human ingenuity. Every day, more than 775,000 of us help our stakeholders continuously reinvent. Together, we drive positive change and deliver value to our clients, partners, shareholders,munities, and each believe that delivering value requires innovation, and innovation thrives in an inclusive and diverse environment. We actively foster a workplace free from bias, where everyone feels a sense of belonging and is respected and empowered to do their best Accenture, we see well-being holistically, supporting our people's physical, mental, and financial health. We also provide opportunities to keep skills relevant through certifications, learning, and diverse work experiences. We're proud to be consistently recognized as one of the World's Best Workplaces™.Join Accenture to work at the heart of change.
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All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process. Job ID R00238829

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