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Principal Consultant

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Posted 2 days ago, valid for 3 days
Location

London, Greater London EC1R 0WX

Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Principal IT Consultant position in the Defence sector offers a salary of up to £90,000 plus a bonus and promotes hybrid working arrangements.
  • The role requires a minimum of 10 years of experience working within or alongside the Ministry of Defence.
  • Candidates should possess a strong understanding of MOD IT ecosystems and have proven experience in enterprise IT transformation and programme delivery.
  • This client-facing leadership role involves designing and delivering digital transformation initiatives while influencing key stakeholders.
  • Successful applicants will have strong leadership abilities and may hold professional qualifications such as TOGAF or ITIL, with DV clearance preferred.

PRINCIPAL IT CONSULTANT - DEFENCE SECTORUp to £90,000 + bonus | Hybrid working | UK Defence transformation programmes | Senior leadership role

ABOUT THE CLIENT:This specialist IT Management Consultancy is trusted by the UK public sector to deliver complex, mission-critical digital transformation programmes. They provide deep expertise in secure IT environments and enterprise architecture, with a track record of success across Defence organisations. Due to continued success and growth, they're seeking an experienced Principal IT Consultant to help drive strategic digital initiatives across the Ministry of Defence.

THE BENEFITS:

Up to £90,000 base salary + bonus

Hybrid working model

Opportunity to work on nationally significant programmes

Direct path to Director-level career progression

Collaborative, high-calibre consulting team

Support for continued professional development

THE PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT ROLE:As Principal Consultant, you will lead the design and delivery of digital transformation initiatives across Defence. This is a client-facing leadership role combining architecture, programme delivery, and business development. You will work directly with MOD departments, shaping strategy, guiding implementation, and influencing key stakeholders. This is a great opportunity for someone passionate about improving national capability and driving strategic change within secure environments.

PRINCIPAL CONSULTANT ESSENTIAL SKILLS:

10+ years working within or alongside the Ministry of Defence

Strong understanding of MOD IT ecosystems, secure networks, MODCloud, JSPs

Proven experience in enterprise IT transformation, architecture, or programme delivery

Existing MOD network, particularly within Defence Digital, DE&S, Front Line Commands

Demonstrated ability to win and lead new consulting engagements

Strong leadership and mentoring capabilities

Professional qualifications (e.g. TOGAF, ITIL, PRINCE2, MSP) desirable

DV clearance or willingness to undergo preferred

TO BE CONSIDERED:Please either apply through this advert or email me directly at . For more information, call me on / . By applying, you give express consent for us to process and submit your application to our client for this vacancy only.

KEY SKILLS:MOD, Ministry of Defence, Defence Digital, Enterprise Architecture, IT Strategy, MODCloud, Secure Networks, Programme Delivery, DV Cleared, NSD

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