Average Operations Consultant salary in the UK

Operational Analyst Consultant / Operational Analyst - MOD, Defence Our client has extensive OR/OA experience applied throughout the capability lifecycle from early-stage concept development to acquisition in all domains. This has included applying soft methods and stakeholder engagement skills to structure problems, conducting historical trends and data analysis to identify trends and support concept development, and simulation modelling and Multi-Criteria Decision Analysis (MCDA) to evaluate options. Much of this analysis has been used to support capability acquisitions including requirements trade-off analysis, operational effectiveness / Analysis of Alternatives (AoA) studies and business case support, including benefits analysis. Their expertise and experience enables them to design and implement analysis and decision support techniques tailored to the client’s specific needs. As an Operational Analysis Consultant, you will be providing the evidence to help the UK MOD and industry make better decisions. Our client is looking for consultants with a range of levels of experience. They are a small but rapidly growing consultancy, owned by highly experienced and recognised practitioners in UK Defence consultancy. They are looking for candidates with a mix of technical expertise and interpersonal skills, able to work independently or in small teams. They are looking for candidates who are able to help the company grow and can offer exciting opportunities for those with the drive to develop their own skills and those of the company. They offer competitive salaries and packages, and the opportunity for rapid advancement for the right candidate Essential requirements for Operational Analystt Consultant: • Operational Analysis to support business decision making, policy development, and / or research, including both 'soft’ and 'hard’ techniques (problem structuring and modelling). • Development and use of analytical methods and models. • Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Business Case Approvals • Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers. • Experience working with Defence Digital, DE&S, Dstl, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. • Strong background in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: - Process and conceptual mapping (e.g. influence diagrams), - Benefits analysis, - Wargaming, - Simulation (System Dynamics or Discrete Event Simulation), - Designing and facilitating workshops (including MJPs), - Historical Analysis, business Case Approvals - Knowledge of data manipulation and analysis languages (VBA, SQL, R, Python), - Cost Effectiveness Analysis (CEA) and Cost Benefit Analysis (CBA), - Portfolio, programme and project management (including schedule and risk analysis). • Be willing to travel across UK and comfortable to work away from home for periods of time. Responsibilities for Operational Analysis Consultant will include: • Delivering technical consulting projects. • Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. • Applying OA methods to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Expertise Required - Operational Analysis Consultants: • Consultants: 2+ years’ experience, including delivering qualitative and/or quantitative analysis. • Senior Consultants: 5+ years’ experience, including delivering analysis programmes and, delivering innovative approaches; and • Principal Consultants: 10+ years’ experience, with extensive experience of leading analysis, leading teams, delivering innovative approaches and / or winning work. Candidates will also need to either hold a current UK SC clearance or DV Clearance or be willing and eligible to undergo a Security Clearance check (SC level) upon starting their employment with the company. Ideally candidates will be educated to a degree level or have relevant experience.Be a member of an appropriate professional body (e.g. Operational Research Society) and have a desire for further professional development Successful candidates will have the experience or aspirations to undertake demanding consultancy assignments, with the flexibility to work for a rapidly growing company. They are looking for candidates able to work from home and on client sites. The role is permanent with excellent opportunities for career development. Keywords - Operational Analysis, Operation Analyst, Defence, MOD, Wargaming, Modelling, Benefit Analysis, Simulation, Historical analysis, VBA, Python, SQL, R Cost Effective Analysis, CAE, Costs Benefits Analysis, CBA, SC Cleared, DV Cleared. Excel, Microsoft Office, Qualitative Analysis, Quantitative Analysis, Analysis, Mathematical Modelling, Business Case Approvals Operational Analysis Consultant /Operational Analyst - MOD, Defence Salary - £40K-£65K depending on level of experience Location - Portsmouth, Hants, Bristol., Corsham, South West. Flexible working

Operational Analyst / Operational Research Consultant - Defence Our client is a successful technical consultancy providing professional services and are a technology partner to global, defence, energy, space and intelligence & communications companies. As an Operational Analysis Consultant, you will be providing the evidence to help the UK MOD and industry to make better decisions. This may be thought-leadership on innovative research to develop new concepts and approaches, working in customer teams to support procurement decisions with analytical thinking and outcomes, modelling of operational performance and sustainment, historical analysis to support learning lessons from previous operations, or leading workshops with customers and Subject Matter Experts to improve policies and planning processes. Our client’s recent successes within UK MOD mean that the company’s Operational Analysis team are looking for consultants with a range of levels of experience. They are interested in people who engage customers technically and personally, with the ability to provide analytical insight. They need people who work to improve themselves and others, and have the positive, flexible and self-motivated attitude necessary for working in a small company. Your work will support departmental policy, acquisition projects, ongoing operational efficiency, and business cases. You will present and engage with customers and stakeholders and undertake a range of modelling and analysis. Responsibilities for the Operational Analyst / Consultant will include: Delivering technical consulting projects. Identifying and winning work within the Defence sector. Building new relationships and maintaining the relationships we have with our current customers. Using and developing problem structuring methods and a variety of tools and techniques, including novel approaches where required. Working organically in customer teams to deliver rapid turn-around analysis or using one of the company’s offices as a team hub from which to plan and deliver tasks. Expertise Required Our client is looking for a range of experience: Consultants: 1.5+ years’ experience, including delivering qualitative and/or quantitative analysis; Senior Consultants: 5+ years’ experience, including delivering analysis programmes, delivering innovative approaches, and / or winning work; and Principal Consultants: 8+ years’ experience, with extensive experience of leading analysis, leading teams, delivering innovative approaches and / or winning work. Essential requirements for this role: Operational Analysis to support business decision making, policy development, and / or research, including both 'soft’ and 'hard’ techniques (problem structuring and modelling). Structuring information, drawing conclusions and making recommendations. Development and use of analytical methods and models. Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers. Reporting appropriately for the audience: summarising complex information for high-level stakeholders and writing detailed reports to transfer knowledge and context with the customer. Experience working with DE&S, Dstl and the Frontline Commands or consulting within the UK Defence industry. Business Case Approvals Strong background in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Process and conceptual mapping (e.g. influence diagrams), Statistical analysis, Wargaming, Simulation (System Dynamics or Discrete Event Simulation), Optimisation, Designing and facilitating workshops, Historical Analysis, Knowledge of data manipulation and analysis languages (VBA, SQL, R, Python), Cost analysis/estimation, Portfolio, programme and project management (schedule and risk analysis, benefits realization, evidence management). Be willing to travel across UK and comfortable to work away from main sites for periods of time. For more senior positions, they would expect some experience in the following: Identifying and bidding for future work. Leading diverse analytical teams of in-house and external experts and advising other consultants and supporting when required on projects. Understanding of the military operational environment and MOD management structures. Strong knowledge of MOD approvals, the MOD acquisition cycle and Defence Lines of Development. You will either have current UK SC Clearance or DV Clearance Operational Analyst / Operational Research Consultant - Defence Salary: £40,000 to £60,000 plus bonus, Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire , Flexible Hybrid working Apply Now

Senior Analyst & Analyst- Operational Analysis, Python, Modelling, Software Design Salary - £45K-£65K plus excellent benefits Location - Winchester Hants, Hybrid role Our client has an exciting opportunity to join our growing management consultancy, with an enviable reputation and senior level client base. They have a strong track record in UK MOD and government. They value their people and believe in building everyone’s capabilities and strengths to help them reach their full potential. The Opportunity - Operational Analyst/Consultant Our client is looking for a positive, flexible self-starter to join their team as a Senior Analyst. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering operational analysis capability as an integral part of a small, agile, and growing business. Their team of analysts, consultants and Defence SMEs work closely with their customers to deliver high-impact services and solutions. Data science and operational analysis are a key part of the Company’s capability. They are growing this capability and are looking for a highly motivated and capable Senior Analyst. As Senior Operational Analyst your role will include: Designing, developing, and running analysis models.Using agile approaches to develop models and tools, including requirements capture, design, development, testing and management.Collating, managing, structuring, analysing and visualising data.Deriving unique insights from data to inform senior-level decision making.Taking a leading role in the day-to-day delivery of projects, working closely with our clients and our team of consultants and analysts.Taking a consultative approach to your work, understanding how your work contributes to delivering a great result for our clients.Developing strong relationships with the wider Company’s team.Our UK office is based just outside Winchester. The role will require a blend of working from our office, occasional travel to client sites, and working from home.The Company’s main clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the south of England. Skills/Qualifications - Senior Operational Analyst/Consultant: Software development using Python.Operational Analysis (OA) approaches and techniquesStrong mathematical skillsRequirements gatheringSoftware designStrong data analysis skillsHighly numerateA self-starter and team player.Good communication skills, enabling you to work confidently with team members and clients.Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your work.Attention to detail and the drive to see work through to completion.A positive and flexible approach to your work.Degree , MSc or equivalent Knowledge and experience of the following is desirable: Experience working within UK MoDUI/UX designDiscrete event simulationData science techniquesAdvanced data analysis in Excel, including VBA.Knowledge of current software development approaches, platforms and best practice.Experience of designing and deploying Microsoft365, SharePoint, PowerBI, Dataverse and PowerApps solutions. Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC) would be of interest but is not essential. Keywords - Operational Analyst, Operational Analysis, OA, VBA, Python, Microsoft365, PowerBI, Dataverse, PowerApps, Advanced Excel, UI/UX design, Simulation, Modelling, Data Science, Requirements Gathering, Software Design , MOD Defence, Agile, UK MoD, Government , Modelling, Simulation, Numeracy Senior Analyst and Analyst - Operational Analysis, Python, Modelling, Software Design