Strategy Consultant

Help turn complex Defence programmes into practical outcomes

At Darter, we work with organisations across Defence, National Security, Government, Aerospace, and Technology to tackle complex problems, shape strategy, and deliver meaningful change. Our mission is to strengthen the UK's security, resilience, and prosperity through thoughtful advice, practical action, and responsible use of technology. Our culture is collaborative, supportive and curious, giving talented people the opportunity to grow, contribute and make a difference.

We're looking for a Strategy Consultant to work on digital and strategic challenges across UK Defence and national security. You'll join a small, growing team, working directly with

clients to solve problems and make progress.

Candidates must be based in or around Bristol or London and comfortable with regular travel to client sites across the UK.

What you'll do

• Shape and structure

client problems, helping to define scope, objectives, constraints and the key

questions to explore.

• Get stuck into

analysis across a range of inputs and sources, turning complexity into clear

options and recommendations.

• Lead and contribute

to stakeholder interviews, workshops and working sessions with senior military,

civil service and industry figures.

• Produce high-quality

deliverables, briefings and papers that stand up to senior scrutiny and support

real decisions.

• Play an active role

in planning and managing delivery, including actions, dependencies, risks and

milestones.

• Work closely with

colleagues to challenge thinking, refine advice, and maintain quality and

coherence across outputs.

Requirements

What we're looking

for

Essential

• Around three or more

years' experience in consulting, strategy or a similar advisory role.

• Comfortable with

ambiguity, and able to turn complex or incomplete information into clear next

steps.

• Clear written and

verbal communication, including with senior stakeholders.

• Sound judgement and a

disciplined approach to delivery.

• Able to obtain UK

Security Clearance.

Nice to have

• Experience in

Defence, government or the wider public sector.

• Curiosity about

digital, data, technology or AI.

• Experience with

governance, operating models or organisational change.

If you don't tick every box on the essential list but think you could

grow into the rest, please apply anyway — see the note at the end.

Benefits

What you'll get

• Salary of £50,000 to

£70,000, depending on experience.

• Pension matched up to

10%.

• Performance and

profit-share bonus, plus share options.

• Unlimited holiday.

• Private health

insurance, including dental and optical cover.

• A dedicated personal

development budget and protected time for learning.

• Flexible,

remote-first working, with in-person time when it matters.

• Time off for

volunteering and matched charity donations.