Junior Transformation Consultant

Junior Transformation Consultant

Location: Hybrid (Cheltenham)

Type of Role: Permanent

Start date: Negotiable

Salary: Competitive

Ref: PR/0005676

Join us!

We’re looking for a Junior Transformation Consultant to join CMC and support major Defence sector transformation programmes. If you’re early in your career in consulting, business analysis, or change and enjoy tackling complex problems in stakeholder‑rich environments, this is an excellent opportunity to build your skills on work that genuinely matters, as part of a collaborative, multi‑disciplinary team.

This role is offered on a permanent basis and we welcome candidates with a range of skills and experience.

As a CMC Transformation Consultant, you will join a dynamic client team working hybrid onsite as part of a multi‑disciplinary group of professionals who value collaboration, innovation, and clarity of thought. This opportunity places you at the heart of major transformation programmes, in a fast‑moving environment where your skills will help shape the future of critical Defence sector capabilities.

Why CMC

As a permanent employee, you can enjoy a rewarding career with a successful company. You’ll have reach‑back to leading experts and a truly supportive culture. We encourage development and progression, so you’ll learn from your colleagues as well as share your own experience. Our people are passionate about what they do and they’re supported by the stability and security of a multi‑award‑winning organisation. As an employee‑owned business, your voice can shape and contribute to our success.

What You’ll Do

As a CMC Consultant, you’ll work on a variety of exciting fast‑paced programmes working as part of multi‑disciplinary teams, supporting clients while developing your consulting skills through structured development and hands‑on delivery.

About you

Ideally, you’ll have:

• Some exposure to consulting, or client facing work (e.g. internships, graduate schemes, placements or project work)
• An analytical mindset with an aptitude for problem‑solving
• Strong communication skills, particularly clear written output, presentations and stakeholder engagement
• Foundational level professional qualifications, or willingness to work towards them, (e.g. PRINCE2, the BCS pathway)
• A professional, collaborative and proactive approach
• A relevant degree, or equivalent experience

Security requirements

You will either hold Developed Vetting (DV) clearance or be eligible and willing to undergo the process. More details can be found at https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/uksv-national-security-vetting-vetting-information-leaflets

Applicants should be aware that regardless of any level of clearance, successful candidates will also be subject to the HMG Baseline Personnel Security Standard Check.

What we Offer

• Competitive salary
• Flexible working patterns (we’ll always work with you and our clients to try and reach your expectations)
• Supported career development including opportunities for achieving professional qualifications, self‑directed development and mentoring
• An award‑winning Well‑being team and active ED&I initiatives
• A strong Community of Practice and support network – we share knowledge, encourage, upskill and inspire one another
• Regular social events and team get‑togethers
• Flexible Holiday scheme – allows you to buy (or sell) holiday
• Enhanced parental leave scheme
• Enhanced salary sacrifice pension scheme
• Life Assurance & Income Protection Scheme
• Home office equipment allowance
• Staff referral Scheme
• Green Transport Options: A range of tax efficient salary sacrifice initiatives to support the environment e.g. electric car and cycle to work scheme
• Volunteer day – this benefit allows you to take one CMC day a year to volunteer for a registered charity of your choice!

Who we Are

CMC is a multi‑award winning SME specialising in business transformation. We work with a wide range of customers across the UK and beyond. Our goal is to build genuine, mutually beneficial relationships underpinned by honesty, respect and clarity. CMC is made up of a community of like‑minded people: committed, collaborative and passionate about what they do. We work with our customers, building on our collective strengths, to explore, evaluate and achieve together. As a permanent member of the CMC team, you’ll join our thriving community of practice.

At CMC you’ll be an integral part of an inclusive and welcoming organisation where we value everyone’s contribution and the unique perspective that people from all backgrounds can bring. Come join us as we continue to celebrate and embrace diversity, equality and inclusion.

CMC is a people‑focused organisation. We are an Employee Ownership Trust (EOT) owned by its employees, which means we all play a part in shaping, contributing and enjoying our success.

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