Core activities involve: 

• Participating in project planning activities with client teams 
• Delivering training to client resources on Hackett’s benchmarking methodology 
• Facilitating and supporting the client as they collect performance data 
• Validating data and seeking sign-off from the client on its accuracy 
• Supporting senior colleagues in the creation and development of client project deliverables 
• Interacting with senior client executives   

Ultimately, as the Consultant develops their knowledge of Hackett’s Intellectual Property and methodology and builds strong consulting skills, they will be expected to act as a the primary project manager on client engagements. Longer term professional development could involve support of business development, development of subject matter expertise in selected fields, a leadership role within the practice or rotation into one of Hackett’s other lines of business. 

The role requires the following personal and professional attributes: 

• Intellectual curiosity and interest in performance management and strategy for business and support functions (Finance, HR, IT, Procurement)  
• Very strong organisational and project management skills with the ability to prioritise tasks and activities across multiple, simultaneous projects 
• High degree of professionalism and ability to interact and engage clients, ranging from administrative resources through to C-level executives, using empathy, content knowledge and personality to build long-term relationships 
• Very strong analytical skills, especially relating to the ability to collate large amounts of data and then identify and concisely communicate insights gained from this information 
• The ability to work independently without close supervision as well as in small teams of professionals across all of Hackett’s line of business 
• Trustworthiness and personal integrity when accessing confidential Hackett and client data and information which is commercially sensitive 
• Numerical literacy, strong MS Office skills and an eye for detail 
• Non-mandatory but beneficial skills include fluency in a second language (besides fluent English)