Senior Consulting Lead

Board Intelligence is a technology and advisory firm that supercharges boards with the science of board effectiveness. We build better businesses and benefit society.

Through a suite of AI-powered software tools, evaluation frameworks, and advisory services that distil twenty years of boardroom experience, we improve the efficiency of board processes and the effectiveness of boards.

We work with over 70,000 leaders and 3,000 organisations across the world, with clients across the Fortune 500, FTSE 100, and OMX 30. In 2024 we received substantial backing from K1 Investment Management – the leading B2B Enterprise SaaS investors. We are at the beginning of significant growth, and we’re looking for superb talent to join us on this journey.

As we grow, we’re fiercely protective of our culture and values. Many of us, including our founders, have families and other priorities, so we know the value of a supportive company.

The team is diverse and friendly. We value fun: most days you’ll find a social event or learning opportunity to get involved with, including company socials, away days, philanthropic activities and lunch & learns.

Our Mission

We unleash the potential of organisations through the science of board effectiveness, building better businesses and benefiting society. 

Our Team

To drive revenue from our product suite and advisory services.

The Role

As Board Intelligence expands our tech-supported advisory services, we are seeking a skilled consultant who combines logical thinking, c-suite level credibility, outstanding communication and commercial nous. You will play a key role in scoping and delivering projects for our clients. This role requires a motivated consulting professional, with excellent communication skills and an analytical mindset.

This role is an hybrid position based in our London office.

Responsibilities

Commercial Impact 

• Skilled ability to take a brief, listen to client needs and scope a proposal in response, and continually seek opportunities for referrals and on-sell within existing projects 

• Build strong relationships with senior stakeholders, with the ability to influence, advise and coach.

• Deliver against a quota for consulting revenue and sales of our technology products. 

Project and Sales Process Discipline

• Lead projects from initiation to delivery, ensuring quality, timeliness, and client satisfaction. 

• Own the full sales cycle; from initial enquiry to proposal, contracting, and handover. 

• Maintain accurate internal systems and reporting with attention to detail and pride in precision. 

• Work independently or collaboratively on larger projects, with strong quality assurance and stakeholder management. 

Delivery of Board Intelligence IP and content 

• Develop actionable governance insights through board effectiveness reviews and bespoke projects and clearly communicate recommendations that drive organisational improvement. 

• Lead and facilitate high-impact workshops and discussions with executives and board members. 

• Craft clear and visually engaging stories using PowerPoint for presentations and workshops. 

• Deploy BI advisory IP and technology solutions to optimise board and management reporting (inc. KPI dashboards) 

• Coach executives on drafting clear, concise, and compelling narratives for reports and presentations. 

• Quickly understand the key drivers of value for clients, using these insights to lead and facilitate impactful workshops and strategic discussions with executives and board members. Shape critical project deliverables such as board pack structures and KPI dashboards. 

Innovation and Product Feedback 

• Contribute insights from the field to enhance Board Intelligence’s advisory offerings, methodology, and product development. 

• Share knowledge internally and externally, developing thought leadership content, webinars, and client-facing materials. 

• Maintain awareness of emerging corporate governance practices, regulations, and trends across diverse industries and geographies. 

Requirements

Required Experience

• Minimum of 5 years proven consulting/advisory experience, ideally focused on governance-related matters and/or advising boards/executives (this could be an internal role e.g. managing a remediation within a large, regulated business)

• You’ll be equipped with the core consulting skillset and will have delivered projects to corporate or financial services clients.

• Experience working on client proposals, growing existing clients and bringing in new clients.

• Project management experience.

Key Skills

Analytical & problem solving 

• Strong business acumen, with an understanding of value creation drivers for different business models. 

• Clear thinking; able to break down complex concepts in a structured manner 

Technical Literacy 

• Skilled in Excel with the ability to interpret and present data to uncover key insights 

• Proficient in PowerPoint, with a strong grasp of narrative structure and visual impact 

Client and Commercial Acumen 

• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to identify opportunities for client growth 

• Confident and credible when engaging senior stakeholders, with the ability to influence and build lasting relationships 

• Outstanding communication skills, both written and verbal, with a clear and concise style suited to client meetings, workshops and presentations 

• General understanding of corporate governance/reporting trends and regulations, and a desire to continuously learn about emerging governance practices across different industries and geographies 

• Exceptional operating discipline, attention to detail and comfortable managing multiple projects whilst delivering to deadlines. 

Benefits

We pride ourselves on our great working environment and package. Here’s some of what’s on offer:

• Private Pension Scheme

• BUPA Health and Dental insurance (including access to the My BUPA app)

• Group life insurance: 4x annual salary

• 26 holiday days per calendar year in addition to Bank Holidays

• Cycle to work scheme

• Employee Assistance Program including Bereavement and Probate Helpline

• AIG Smart Health virtual GP app/wellness platform for employees and dependents, including partner/spouse

• Eyecare and Flu Jab vouchers

• Regular Wellness sessions: e.g. virtual yoga sessions

• Enhanced Parental Leave

• Regular company socials