Senior Defence Consultant (Business Change)

·       Location: South West England, with travel to client sites

·       Contract: Permanent, Full-time

*Please be aware that all offers of employment will be subject to a UK Security Clearance check. To gain this you ordinarily need at least 6 years’ UK residency. *

Overview

Decision Analysis Services Limited (DAS) is an independent professional services company.  Since 2007 we have provided services globally to more than 200 client organisations within the energy, defence, government, transport, and health sectors. Based in offices from Glasgow to Sydney, we support clients across five continents.

We specialise in bridging the gap between strategic planning and operational execution, developing enduring solutions to the uniquely complex issues faced by our clients.  We are experts in programme management, systems thinking, investment modelling, machine learning, and data analysis. These unique skills, coupled with our extensive experience of engineering, regulatory practices and operations delivery enable us to develop sustainable, long-term solutions for our clients.

The Role

As a Senior Consultant in our Digital Consulting Practice, you’ll help shape and deliver complex transformation programmes across Defence and wider government, blending project management and business change skills. Working at the crossroads of technology, strategy, and delivery, you’ll support the adoption of digital capabilities in our clients’ mission critical environments, collaborating closely with stakeholders to drive meaningful change.

If you have a defence background with experience in capability integration using the DLOD (Defence Lines of Development) “TEPIDOIL” mnemonic, we would love to hear from you.

Your key responsibilities will include:

·       Strategic Stakeholder Engagement: Build and maintain trusted relationships across technical, operational, and senior leadership levels to support digital transformation

·       Capability Integration Leadership: Coordinating and presenting at capability integration working groups, enabling effective integration of people, processes, and technology within secure, high-stakes environments

·       Translation & Advisory: Act as a bridge between technical delivery teams and user communities, translating complex ideas into practical, mission-driven outcomes

·       Market Insight & Growth Enablement: Contribute to pipeline growth by identifying new opportunities, shaping client propositions, and supporting bids with insight and credibility

·       Programme Delivery Influence: Support delivery of high-impact programmes by aligning delivery frameworks, guiding change implementation, and driving results on the ground

Apply to DAS if you want to work on varied, complex projects within a business that values your development, where no two days are alike, and where you’ll have a tangible impact on critical infrastructure in the UK.

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a blend of digital awareness, delivery experience, and Defence sector insight. You’ll be comfortable navigating ambiguity, influencing senior stakeholders, and operating with integrity in secure and complex environments.

We’re looking for candidates with:

·       Sector & Cultural Awareness: Strong understanding of Defence environments, DLODs, and the dynamics of technology adoption in traditionally change-resistant cultures

·       Digital Fluency & Integration Mindset: Broad knowledge of ICT and digital solutions with the ability to engage across both deep technical and strategic user domains

·       Consulting & Commercial Acumen: Experience in a consulting environment with strong commercial awareness and the ability to shape and support client-facing initiatives

·       Stakeholder Management & Communication: Proven ability to influence, advise, and communicate clearly with diverse stakeholders - from senior leaders to delivery teams

·       Education & Experience: Defence experience is essential, with experience in delivering technical or change-focused programmes. A STEM degree is advantageous but not essential.

Don’t meet all the job requirements, but like the sound of us and the projects we work on? Get in touch anyway – we are always keen to hear from talented, solutions-led individuals at all career stages and might have the perfect role for you. We are also keen to hear from military veterans who may not tick all the boxes but have strong experience from a technical or intelligence related field.

In return for your skills and experience, we offera genuinely people focussed culture. DAS is dedicated to offering more than just a job. We're committed to cultivating your professional development and success.  Employee wellbeing is at the forefront of our thinking. We actively support a healthy work-life balance and champion workplace flexibility, enabling you to prioritise the things that matter to you.

·       Attractive salary, reflective of skills and experience

·       Private pension, private healthcare for you and your immediate family, and private dentalcare

·       Death-in-service and income protection schemes

·       25 days holiday plus UK bank holidays, and additional days to work on environmental and community activities.

·       Discretionary office closure over Christmas

·       Personal carbon offset through company scheme

·       Access to professional and personal development platform, Udemy

DAS is an Equal Opportunities employer. We support the principle of Equality and Diversity in employment wholeheartedly and oppose all forms of unlawful or unfair discrimination. We commit to providing equality, fairness, and respect for all in our employment, and all those seeking employment at DAS.