Managing Consultant – Children’s Services and Education (CS&E)

Channel 3 is a boutique consultancy; we believe a better future is possible today, through the power of digitally-enabled transformation. And no more so than in the health and care sectors, where the models of care need to transform to deliver on the expectations of citizens and policymakers, with a greater focus on providing proactive and preventative care, closer to home. We are excited by the possibilities that digital can bring and are committed to increasing the impact of our transformation work across the health and care sectors.

This is an exciting time for us at Channel 3 as we seek to scale our impact and reach as a business, and our continued success will be underpinned by the exceptional talent and passion of our people.

We work hard to create an environment where everyone feels supported to learn, develop and have fun! We care deeply about making a difference and building a team of people who are passionate about driving meaningful change. We offer colleagues the freedom to play an active role in their own personal development and the opportunity to help shape our wider business and how we deliver our work.

The Role

As a Managing Consultant you will lead and assure complex consulting programmes across local authority Children’s Services, SEND and Education. You will combine delivery leadership, client relationship management, people development, and commercial stewardship – driving impact and value for clients while growing our CS&E practice.

What would be expected of me as a Managing Consultant?

Delivery

• Lead large projects or multi‑workstream programmes that improve outcomes.
• Quality assure delivery, establish governance and unblock issues.
• Steer and oversee analysis and insights.

Client relationships & influence:

• Build trusted, influential advisor relationships with senior stakeholders.
• Lead high‑impact C-suite engagement and executive presentations.

People leadership:

• Line‑manage, mentor and coach colleagues.
• Create high‑performing teams and role‑model our values and leadership principles.

Practice & proposition leadership:

• Develop existing CS&E propositions and pioneer new approaches.
• Contribute to thought leadership and market presence.
• Manage partnerships and engagements commercially, identifying opportunities to drive greater value.
• Utilise your network in Children’s Services to cultivate new opportunities to create impact.
• Lead proposals and ensure strong commercial governance.

Who would we like to hear from?

The ideal candidate(s) will have proven people management skills and bring a passion for developing colleagues across Channel3. You will provide ongoing coaching and mentoring and support our team’s learning and development and general wellbeing.

In addition, you will have:

• Significant experience in Children’s Services, SEND and/or Education.
• Strong consulting toolkit: problem‑solving, programme management, communication.
• Credibility with senior stakeholders.
• Evidence of partnership growth and new business development.
• Robust commercial acumen.
• Inclusive people leadership.
• Understanding of statutory frameworks and inspection regimes.
• Recognised delivery and change qualifications.

Professional Development

The ongoing professional development of our employees is important to us, and we empower our teams to build learning and development experiences into their everyday rhythm. Whether this is on the job learning, working alongside some of the most talented individuals in the industry or access to accredited training courses and internal learning programmes.

What are the perks of working at Channel 3?

In addition to a competitive salary, commission, and bonus package, we also offer a wide-ranging set of employee benefits which include:

• Home-based and hybrid working
• Part-time and flexible working opportunities
• 25 days holiday allowance + bank holidays, increased up to 28 days to recognise long-service
• Contributory workplace pension
• Life insurance (death in service)
• Health cash plan
• Employee assistance programme, including counselling
• Enhanced policies for sickness absence and family leave
• Retail and lifestyle discounts
• Buy or sell holiday policy
• Cycle to work scheme
• Electric vehicle scheme
• Regional office locations
• Company socials and team building activities

At Channel 3, we recognise that strength lies in valuing differences. Our team represents a variety of backgrounds, skills, perspectives, and life experiences. Providing equal opportunities to all our employees is important to us, and all appointments and promotions are made based on performance and ability. You will always be treated in a fair and equal way throughout your employment with us and given every opportunity to grow, develop and realise your potential.

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