Senior Consultant Business Analyst

ABOUT SQUARCLE / THE TEAM

Squarcle is a growing strategy, operations and digital consultancy dedicated to driving the performance of our clients. We are people-orientated and pride ourselves on our people-first culture. Unlike many consultancies, Squarcle is as equally dedicated to delivery as it is to design. 

The Enterprise Digitisation & Change capability support the delivery of Squarcle consultancy tasks through managing transformation and ensuring robust programme management. The team is made up of subject matter experts, including P3M and Business Analyst specialists, that work within client facing tasks to deliver the against a specified mandate. Working together but often independently, each consultant will be expected to work, onsite and remotely, with the client on complex and engagements.

Squarcle is committed to equality and diversity, and our aim is to build a diverse, dedicated, and high-performing team of subject matter experts to help our clients achieve resilient supply chain, asset management, and operational excellence.

JOB OVERVIEW / INTRODUCTION

Management consulting is problem-solving. Organisations today face many problems which affect their ability to perform. With the ever-changing landscape and the emergence of innovative technologies, organisations need to evolve faster than ever. They need help to identify, design and implement the changes vital to their economic health. Our senior consultants supply their expertise to help our clients attain their performance ambition through the proposed changes.

Reporting to a manager and working directly with the client, the Senior Consultant Business Analyst is responsible for providing independent expert advice to help identify and solve complex business challenges, increase value, and maximise operational efficiency and profitability. Drawing on strong supply chain experience, using established methodologies and working closely with the client’s senior leadership and support teams, the consultant will; support the creation of strategic roadmaps, drive process optimisation, and develop innovative, practical solutions that meet client needs across both business and supply chain functions.

Squarcle consultants work across both project delivery and business development:

Delivery: Squarcle management consultants work to supply solutions to the client’s changing business needs. The scope of engagements is highly variable and can include core strategy development, large scale implementation, process optimisation, change management, and innovative technology introduction.

Business development: Squarcle places an emphasis on leading sector thinking in the development of latest ideas. This can include producing white papers and internal research on relevant changes occurring in the sector and the impact of the general economy.

Senior consultants will have the opportunity to work across four broad subject areas:

Strategy: Strategy consultants provide clients with guidance in various spheres of business, including corporate strategy, business transformation, and digital and innovation capabilities

Operations: Operations consultants provide clients with guidance about business process optimisations to improve operational business capabilities and support ongoing client delivery.

Information Technology: Information technology consultants supply and implement technological solutions for the client.

Human Capital: Human capital consultants provide clients with solutions with change management and aide with any organisational changes that may affect the employees  

PRIMARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Squarcle Management Responsibilities

Encourage effective working in diverse teams within an inclusive team culture where people are recognised for their contribution.

Client Engagement and Relationship Management

Build and maintain strong relationships with senior clients, acting as a trusted advisor and securing buy‑in for the case for change and the delivery approach, particularly within supply chain and operational transformation programmes.

Understand client business objectives, challenges, and industry trends, including supply chain dynamics, logistics constraints, procurement practices, and end‑to‑end operational flows.

Ensure high client satisfaction through effective communication and timely delivery of project milestones and deliverables, with consideration for supply chain impacts and dependencies.

Engagement Management and Execution

As a Senior Consultant Business Analyst, your role will be to contribute to engagement success by bridging the gap between business needs and technical solutions, including those relating to supply chain operations and performance optimisation.

Data Collection and Analysis: Gather and analyse industry, market, and supply chain data to support business decisions. This includes identifying trends, patterns, and operational insights that can drive that can drive strategic initiatives.

Requirement Gathering: Work closely with stakeholders across operations, logistics, procurement, and commercial teams to collect and document business requirements, translating them into actionable plans.

Process Documentation: Assist in documenting business processes and workflows, including supply chain activities such as forecasting, inventory management, fulfilment, and distribution, to identify improvement opportunities.

Support Senior Analysts: Provide support to senior business analysts and project managers across the project lifecycle, including supply chain‑focused initiatives and operational improvement programmes.

Communication and Collaboration: Act as a liaison between business stakeholders, supply chain teams, and technical delivery teams, ensuring clear communication and alignment of requirements.

Solution Implementation: Assist in the implementation of business and supply chain solutions such as; planning tools, inventory optimisation initiatives, logistics improvements, or operational reporting, ensuring solutions meet business needs.

Reporting: Create and maintain reports that track project progress, performance metrics, and other key indicators. These reports help in making informed business decisions.

Support the Engagement Manager across the consulting engagement lifecycle (planning, budgeting, mobilisation, deliverable design, content development, risk management/escalation) to ensure successful and on‑time engagement or project delivery, including engagements focused on supply chain transformation.

Draw on experience to contribute to project scope, objectives, and deliverables in collaboration with the client and consulting team, including the definition of supply chain or operational improvement initiatives.

Develop artefacts that support the presentation of solutions and plans using standard Microsoft Office applications, including analysis and visuals related to supply chain performance and processes.

Deliver tasks to the quality standards and processes of the client and Squarcle, ensuring that work is consistent and in accordance with the Squarcle quality assurance process.

Business Development

Identify and pursue follow‑on work and new business opportunities, including potential engagements in supply chain optimisation, operational improvement, and logistics transformation.

Support the sales and bid processes assigned by the Executive Director of Growth and Head of Consulting, contributing relevant supply chain insights where applicable.

Stay abreast of industry trends, emerging technologies, and the competitive landscape, including developments in supply chain digitalisation, automation, and resilience.

Team Leadership and Mentorship

Provide guidance for more junior consultants, including mentoring those involved in supply chain or operations‑related analysis, fostering a collaborative and supportive work environment.

Mentor and develop consultants, assisting in their professional growth, including understanding supply chain fundamentals where relevant.

Foster knowledge sharing and best practices within the consulting team, particularly in areas related to operations and supply chain management.

Thought Leadership and Industry Expertise

Stay updated on industry trends, best practices, and emerging technologies relevant to the consulting domain, including supply chain innovation, advanced analytics, and operational excellence.

Participate in professional development activities, such as attending seminars or pursuing relevant certifications (e.g., supply chain, logistics, or operations management).

SECONDARY ROLES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Production of internal reporting

Develop and refine Squarcle methods

Support to wider team activities, such as, knowledge sessions and recruitment

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & EXPERIENCE

ESSENTIAL

Bachelor’s degree (2:1) or higher in a related subject (e.g. Business Analytics, Business Management, Business Information Systems, Supply Chain Management, Operations Management or Logistics) or equivalent experience in a related role.

Experience of working as a Business Analyst

Well-developed core consulting skills e.g. research, analysis, presentation, and attention to detail

Exceptional interpersonal skills and client / customer service

Aptitude to grasp new concepts and produce effective outputs/results

Exceptional problem-solving skills and a growth mindset – an analytical, innovative, and creative approach

Good written and verbal communication skills

A strong work ethic with an ability to be self-directed and be an independent contributor to the tea

Ability to structure and manage intensive workloads

Ability to lead teams

Knowledge of the Microsoft Suite; specifically, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

A worthy team player dedicated to contributing toward the outcome desired by the team and the business

Successful candidates must be prepared to apply for, and pass security clearance, before they are appointed 

DESIRABLE

Business Analyst Qualification from BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT: Foundation or Practitioner level

Experience of the Defence sector

Knowledge of Microsoft Power BI and Visio

High degree of emotional intelligence to effectively deal with increasingly diverse clients and teams

Confidence and maturity to work with senior executives

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here’s what you can expect as part of the team:

Generous leave package

26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays - increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years

You’ll also get five extra days for your five and 10-year anniversaries

Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.

Private medical insurance

Provided once you’ve completed your probation.

Recognition and rewards

£1,000 referral bonus for successful hires

Performance-related awards

Milestone and life-event hampers to celebrate life’s big moments

Development & learning

Annual training week abroad

Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business

Travel & wellbeing

Cycle to work scheme

Discounted travel through funded railcards

Pension

Our pension provider is NOW Pensions, pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee

We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful - so this list may evolve as we grow.

Our working hours are 8:30 am – 5:30 pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday – Friday.

Apply now and take the next step toward doing work that matters, with a team that’s shaping the future of supply chain consulting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you’ve been recruited for. If it isn’t obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn’t obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We’re unable to offer visa sponsorship.

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