About the job
Newton Europe works with health and local government organizations to improve public services. Teams partner directly with clients to transform care delivery, raise outcomes, and ensure resources reach those who need them most. Project scopes vary from focused diagnostics to multi-year transformation efforts.
Common projects include designing new services, streamlining hospital operations, optimizing care pathways for greater independence, and moving toward preventive care models. Close collaboration with clients is central to Newton's approach, allowing teams to spot opportunities, shape practical solutions, and implement lasting changes. This position involves regular travel during the week to work on-site with clients.
Role overview
The Principal Consultant for Health and Local Government leads both clients and internal teams through complex delivery programs. This role carries responsibility for delivering significant value, often around £5 million, while guiding consultants across multiple workstreams. Principal Consultants also support team development and begin to build business development skills by identifying future opportunities.
What you will do
- Manage larger teams (up to 8 people) for major program segments or smaller engagements, using matrix management and designing workstreams in collaboration with your line manager.
- Lead senior clients and sponsors through projects, ensuring clear progress and client satisfaction.
- Oversee program governance: reporting, managing risks and issues, engaging stakeholders, and escalating risks when needed.
- Take ownership of parts of account plans and work with other program leads to define outcomes for related workstreams within broader programs.
- Guide your team in analysis and modeling to identify and deliver opportunities, and help them develop and present compelling, data-driven narratives to senior clients.
Who succeeds here
Those who thrive in this role have a strong understanding of public sector clients, excel at leading in complex environments, and take a hands-on approach to both delivery and team development.
