Senior Consultant / Principal Consultant

Purpose of the Role:

EKOS is recruiting experienced team members at senior level to grow the business in areas where the practice has a strong track record and reputation: place development, skills, enterprise and innovation, sport and leisure, and the creative economy.

Reporting To:

The Directors

The Opportunity:

EKOS is a leading independent consultancy practice specialising in economic and social research. Working across a broad portfolio we help our clients deliver economic growth and promote social wellbeing. We do this by providing objective and evidence-based research and creative solutions through a range of services including:

  • market and industry research;
  • helping clients make the case for investment;
  • public service improvement; and
  • evaluation and benefits realisation.

Our website has further details on the company, our team and our recent publications and provides a flavour of the varied work we undertake.

Main Duties

You will lead and contribute to a varied portfolio of projects for clients including local authorities, Scottish and UK Government agencies, and private sector organisations. You will design and manage projects, conduct quantitative and qualitative research, and produce clear, evidence-based reports and recommendations for clients.

The Right Candidate:

EKOS welcomes applications from candidates with a wide range of backgrounds and recruits solely on the basis of business need. The practice does not discriminate on personal or demographic characteristics and is committed to an inclusive environment for all employees.

Person Specification:

  • Ideally, a first degree in economics or a related social science.
  • A strong understanding of economic and social development, gained as a practitioner or in a research/consultancy role.
  • At least 5 years’ relevant experience.
  • An in-depth understanding of policy and practice.
  • Well connected in your field.
  • A commercial approach along with excellent project management and communication skills.
  • We are particularly interested in candidates that have an interest in economic impact assessment and HM Treasury Green Book business cases.

Location and Salary:

We offer flexible working arrangements with 35 days annual leave and a competitive salary, pension scheme and performance bonus system – we would be happy to discuss your expectations based on experience. Staff wellbeing is extremely important to us, and we are a flexible and supportive employer. We support different working styles and adopt a blended model in which staff combine home working with time in our office in Glasgow.

If you are interested, then please send a CV and covering letter that sets out your experience and what you could bring to the team to: ekos@ekos.co.uk. The closing date for applications is 5pm on 9 October.

If you would like to have an informal chat about this opportunity please contact Brian McLaren, Managing Director at brian.mclaren@ekos.co.uk.