About the job
Newton Europe partners with health and local government organizations to help deliver measurable improvements. The team works closely with public sector leaders to enhance services and outcomes for communities, while carefully managing costs and resources. Projects cover everything from targeted diagnostic reviews to large-scale transformation programs, always focused on achieving clear results.
Role overview
The Lead Consultant in Health and Local Government shapes and delivers transformation initiatives for clients. This role manages workstreams valued at approximately £2 million, develops solutions to complex problems, and sets key performance indicators (KPIs) for both the team and the client. Building strong relationships with mid-level client contacts and encouraging a culture of continuous improvement are essential parts of this position.
Main responsibilities
- Lead a team of up to four consultants, applying advanced analysis and modeling to identify and deliver significant improvement opportunities for clients.
- Review and assess workstream designs proposed by Principal Consultants or Business Managers within the program.
- Collaborate with program leaders to ensure your workstream’s KPIs align with wider client objectives and organizational outcomes.
- Set clear, measurable KPIs for your team and the client, and establish governance practices that support daily progress reviews and successful project delivery.
- Work directly with client counterparts on-site to monitor progress, address challenges, and support performance improvement, either personally or through your team, while also helping to build client capabilities.
- Develop and communicate a clear narrative for stakeholders, ranging from frontline managers to senior executives, and work with program leads to present this narrative to senior client stakeholders to help remove barriers to progress.
- Identify and escalate risks proactively to maintain project momentum and ensure smooth execution.
Location
London, England, United Kingdom
