Senior Managing Consultant - London, United Kingdom - ICF

ICF
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Who we're looking for:


We are looking for an experienced Managing or Senior Managing Consultant to lead consulting assignments on energy policy and energy regulation.


ICF is a global consulting firm and one of the largest providers of policy advisory services to the UK government.

Our people have a passion for making a positive impact on the world.

We combine unmatched expertise with cutting-edge technology to help clients solve their most complex challenges, navigate change, and shape the future.


This role is based with a team that works for a range of UK clients on issues at the top of today's policy agenda.

This role is focused on providing advisory support to UK regulators (such as Ofgem, Ofwat, FCA, ORR and the CMA) with opportunities to support our work in other areas including telecoms, the impact of new technologies, innovation and change, and infrastructure.


You will bring an entrepreneurial, energetic, and organised approach, with an ability to see the many dimensions of a policy problem and to engage and work with leading thematic experts.


What you'll get to do:


From day one, you will have the opportunity to win, manage and deliver a diverse range of projects for UK central government and Ofgem.

You will lead consulting assignments underpinned by qualitative and quantitative analysis, including managing others' contributions and delivery.


You will be a core member of our growing and collegiate team and work in an international environment in which more than 30 nationalities are represented.

You will be contributing innovative ideas and practices to the business, helping achieve excellent, cutting-edge research and expanding ICF's work into new areas.

You will have the chance to develop your knowledge and skills through excellent training and development opportunities, including via ICF's peer-to-peer communities of practice.


Energy regulatory policy will be a particular focus of your work, specifically the retail market and related consumer policy issues.


Your main responsibilities will be to:

  • Build relationships with our clients to understand and address their needs
  • Lead consulting assignments, including project teams
  • Lead proposals for new work, including building teams, developing methodologies and budgets
  • Oversee policy and socioeconomic research, analysis and evaluations
  • Manage project budgets, project teams including subcontractors, and oversee the delivery of project outputs to a diverse range of clients
  • Manage and develop junior members of the team
ICF is a values-driven organisation (see

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What you'll need to succeed:
You will thrive in a fast-paced environment. You will have a wide range of interests and be able to develop a nuanced understanding of complex issues. You will have a proven track record in contributing to consulting assignments, policy and programme evaluation, and/or research projects. You will be self-motivated and able to manage a varied workload to deadlines without compromising quality.

Your experience could have been gained in consulting, government, a regulator, or the private sector.


You will have:

  • At least ten years' relevant professional experience
  • Expertise in UK energy policy and/or energy regulation
  • Excellent analytical skills
  • Excellent communication skills
  • Experience of managing large and complex projects / teams
  • Experience of writing competitive bids, managing budgets, tasks, and client interactions
  • Ability to develop and convey expertise on a topic
  • Good grasp of the strengths and weaknesses of qualitative and/or quantitative methods
  • A relevant university degree (ideally in economics or another quantitative discipline)
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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.

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