Consulting Director

If you would be interested in leading ICF’s work on research and evaluation of UK policies relating to science and technology, transport and infrastructure, and net zero, please read on.

This is a director-level appointment for which we are looking for someone with a strong track record of design and leadership of evaluations and policy studies on related topics, and proven experience in building and leading teams, and in the commercial and management aspects of such services. Your experience could have been gained in consulting, government or research.

You will bring an entrepreneurial, energetic, and organised approach, with an ability to see the many dimensions of a policy problem, engage and work with leading thematic experts, and lead the in-house team of ICF evaluators and analysts that is working in these areas.

You thrive in a fast-paced environment, are self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload without compromising quality. You have a wide range of interests and are able to develop a nuanced understanding of complex issues. You are experienced in applying best practice research and evaluation methodologies, in drafting high quality reports and providing insight, support and advice to government officials. You enjoy building winning proposals, and embrace the challenge of helping to grow a research and evaluation business. 

You will join a diverse, dynamic and collegial team who are passionate about working on some of the most complex and challenging problems facing the UK Government. We have a portfolio of important assignments in these policy areas and are excited about the future for this dynamic segment of the market.

This role will:

• Lead our UK research and evaluation offer for clients such as DESNZ, DSIT, DCMS and DfT
• Develop and proactively manage our strategy for this area, building client relationships and  managing advance capture for opportunities that will help us to grow
• Lead proposals for new work, including building teams, developing methodologies and budgets
• Support the development of our relationships with the business partners and individual independent experts that support our work
• Direct projects, providing technical leadership and financial oversight and support, lead project teams (including subcontractors), and oversee the delivery of high quality project outputs
• Manage and build our team that serves this market, including identifying talent requirements, supporting career development and ensuring effective performance management
• Contribute to practice leadership, the including development and delivery of our growth strategy
• Strengthen our methodological capabilities and domain expertise to help us succeed in market

You will have:

• At least fifteen years  relevant professional experience
• Expertise in UK policy research and evaluation on at least one of the following areas: science & technology, business, infrastructure, net zero policies.
• Excellent analytical skills
• Excellent communication skills
• Strong commercial skills and business acumen
• Experience in managing large and complex projects/teams
• Experience in proactive client engagement and leading competitive bids
• Ability to develop and convey expertise on a topic
• A relevant university degree

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About us:

Working at ICF means applying a passion for meaningful work with intellectual rigor to help solve the leading issues of our day. Smart, compassionate, innovative, committed, ICF employees tackle unprecedented challenges to benefit people, businesses, and governments around the globe. We believe in collaboration, mutual respect, open communication, and opportunity for growth.

We can only solve the world’s toughest challenges by building an inclusive workplace that allows everyone to thrive. We are committed to creating a culture where we embrace our differences in ideas and identities. Together, our employees are empowered to share their expertise and collaborate with others to achieve personal and professional goals. 

Learn more about what we do and our commitment to inclusion.  

The benefits of joining ICF:

Our people at ICF are our most important asset, so we invest in them from the moment they arrive. When you join our team, you’ll have access to a vast array of benefits to help you live your life well.

We offer a hybrid working policy, which will provide you with the flexibility to collaborate in the office, as well as in the comfort of your own home, ensuring you are able to successfully deliver the requirements of your role.

To support you, our employee wellbeing hub is designed to provide highly personalised support across a comprehensive range of wellbeing issues, such as mind, body, finances, community, career programs and HR support.

We enjoy celebrating success, which is why we have a competitive recognition program called ‘You Matter’, which awards points as a ‘thank you’ for your work achievements. These can be spent on a large variety of high-quality items, as well as online or high-street vouchers, all with zero tax payable by the employee.

ICF also offers a range of competitive benefits, which include:

• Single Private Medical Insurance cover with no restrictions on existing conditions.
• Dental insurance and an online GP service.
• 25 days annual leave, plus UK bank holidays (annual leave increases with years of service).
• Pension scheme with 5% of salary employer contribution
• Life assurance paying 4x annual salary and Group Income Protection paying 66% of salary for up to 5 years if you are off work on long-term sick.
• Enhanced parental leave policies, enhanced maternity, paternity, adoption, and shared parental pay.