Assistant Director, Defence & Security, Occupiers & Capital Projects, Real Assets Advisory

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This is your opportunity to join Deloitte Real Assets Advisory – a team blending a range of consulting, finance, construction and property skills to address the most complex real estate-related business challenges.

Within Deloitte Real Assets Advisory is our well-established and growing Occupiers and Capital Projects team. Our team blends a range of consulting, finance, construction and property skills to address the most complex real estate-related business challenges. We are the go-to strategic advisor to a global network of corporate and public sector clients, utilising the latest technology and insights to help them deliver both their occupier footprint strategy and capital projects in a more operationally-efficient and sustainable manner.

Our team comprises a diverse variety of property and infrastructure professionals, including corporate real estate and facilities management experts, chartered surveyors, cost consultants, project managers, engineers, accountants and business consultants with specific expertise in public sector estates.

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We are looking for an experienced Public Sector managing consultant to join our growing Real Assets Advisory business at the Assistant Director level, with a specific focus on the Defence & Security sector.

Within our team you will have the opportunity to:

• Work with a wide range of public sector clients in the UK and internationally on their most complex real estate related challenges;
• Work in a stimulating and challenging environment with like-minded people who are at the forefront of their chosen field;
• Gain experience in a range of technical areas including, among others: strategy definition, transformation programmes, operating model design, assurance and distressed situations; and
• Work in a highly reputable business consulting environment, advising clients at executive management level to help them solve their most complex problems.

As an Assistant Director in the team, you will be expected to:

• Support the development and growth of the business by building and sustaining client relationships;
• Develop business opportunities and managing client engagements, including managing diverse teams and promoting an inclusive team culture;
• Bring Public Sector consulting expertise to your work and clients, including an understanding of the Public Sector and how it operates, managing associated stakeholder environments and business case and approval processes;
• Take a lead on developing others in the team, across both technical and consulting skills; and
• Collaborate in developing thought leadership and external eminence for the team.

Examples of our work across the Public Sector includes:

• Developing an Estates and Asset Management Strategy for a Central Government department, in line with their strategic aims including net zero improved value for money;
• Supporting a client to assess options and select the location for a new HQ office location, define the outline requirement and stand up the programme to deliver and service this new workplace to its 2000+ staff;
• Reviewing the facilities management operating model and procurement strategy for future services, designing and supporting delivery of an optimisation programme and developing the business case and requirement for the re-procurement of new service contracts;
• Development of Green Book Business Cases to secure funding approval for major accommodation projects across the UK with whole-life costs of £10m-£1bn;
• Developing the strategy and associated programme for redesign of a HQ office facility, identifying requirements for new workspaces to support the organisation's future strategy and address workforce needs; and
• Conducting a review of a high-profile workplace HQ relocation, assessing deliverability and effectiveness against industry best practice and identifying potential issues and risks.

We take personal development seriously, offering a comprehensive range of learning and development opportunities within a stretching yet highly supportive environment. Our appraisal process is structured, transparent and interactive so you will receive continuous training and ongoing supportive feedback to achieve the goals that you set yourself. You will be part of an environment where excellent client service, creativity, hard work and ambition are rewarded.

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The calibre of the clients you will work with is exceptionally high. Some of our projects require the highest level of security clearance. All applicants must therefore be willing and eligible to apply and obtain UK security clearance to Security Check (SC) and/or Developed Vetting (DV) level, if not an existing clearance holder.

Essential Requirements

• Experience of working for a major consulting firm in a client facing role or of an estates-focussed managerial-level role within the public sector;
• Excellent interpersonal skills with experience of building and owning senior client relationships and conducting both project leadership and business development conversations;
• Strong analytical skills and significant demonstrable experience of using qualitative and quantitative insight to design solutions to challenges as well as the ability to translate proposed solutions into implementation plans;
• Significant experience in leading workshops, sessions or meetings with various business or technical stakeholders to define requirements or strategic objectives;
• Project management experience, with the ability to understand key risks to successful delivery and potential paths to resolve/mitigate;
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to write clear, concise reports;
• Excellent people management skills and experience in building, developing and leading diverse, effective teams, fostering an environment of learning, inclusion and support;
• Confidence, independence and proactivity, including enthusiasm when faced with new experiences and a can-do attitude to resolving challenges; and
• Ability to travel as required.

Desirable

• Professional qualification in a relevant area (eg ACA, CIMA, MICE, MRICS) welcomed but not a pre-requisite. Project Management and Stakeholder Engagement experience will be of particular relevance.

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Regulation and controls are standard practice in our industry and Deloitte is no exception. These controls provide important legal protection for both you and the firm. We are subject to a number of audit regulations, one of which requires that certain colleagues abide by specific personal independence constraints (e.g., in relation to any financial interests and employment relationships). This can mean that you and your "Immediate Family Members" are not permitted to hold certain financial interests (shares, funds, bonds etc.) with audit clients of the firm, and also prohibitions on certain employment relationships (e.g., you are not permitted to hold a secondary employment role with SEC audit clients of the firm whilst being employed by the firm). The recruitment team will provide further detail as you progress through the recruitment process or you can contact the Independence team upon request.

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Get to know some of the team members within Occupiers & Capital Projects through our People Series, available through our Real Estate blog.

Our hybrid working policy

You'll be based in London with hybrid working. Our hybrid model enables our people to collaborate, connect and innovate in both a virtual and physical capacity. As well as remote working, you'll attend your local office, virtual collaboration spaces and client sites, depending on the requirements of the role.

At Deloitte we understand the importance of balancing your career alongside your home life. That's why we'll support you to work flexibly through our hybrid working policy. Depending on the requirements of your role, you'll have the opportunity to work in your local office, virtual collaboration spaces, client sites and remotely. You'll get the chance to meet face to face when needed, while you collaborate and learn from colleagues, share your experiences, and build the relationships that will fuel your career and prioritise your wellbeing. Please check with your recruiter for the specific working requirements that may apply for your role.

Our commitment to you

Making an impact is more than just what we do: it's why we're here. So we work hard to create an environment where you can experience a purpose you believe in, the freedom to be you, and the capacity to go further than ever before.

We want you. The true you. Your own strengths, perspective and personality. So we're nurturing a culture where everyone belongs, feels supported and heard, and is empowered to make a valuable, personal contribution. You can be sure we'll take your wellbeing seriously, too. Because it's only when you're comfortable and at your best that you can make the kind of impact you, and we, live for.

Your expertise is our capability, so we'll make sure it never stops growing. Whether it's from the complex work you do, or the people you collaborate with, you'll learn every day. Through world-class development, you'll gain invaluable technical and personal skills. Whatever your level, you'll learn how to lead.

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A career at Deloitte is an opportunity to develop in any direction you choose. Join us and you'll experience a purpose you can believe in and an impact you can see. You'll be free to bring your true self to work every day. And you'll never stop growing, whatever your level.

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