- Location
- United Kingdom / Hybrid
- Workplace
- Hybrid
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Management
- Clearance
- Required
- Source
- Pinpoint
Description
Service Management Consultant
Department: Consultancy
Employment Type: Full Time
Location: United Kingdom / Hybrid
Description
Actica Consulting is a digital transformation consultancy focused on the UK public sector.
We deliver technology-focused consultancy in complex environments, helping clients plan and deliver major technology change, improve operational performance, and realise value from investments in digital services and critical infrastructure.
Our work spans organisational change, digital transformation, programme delivery, cyber security, AI, data and analytics, and complex technology procurements.
As a Service Management Consultant, you will support clients undertaking large-scale technology and service procurements, digital transformation programmes, and service improvement initiatives. Many of these engagements involve mission-critical communications and operational technology environments, where knowledge of radio, telecommunications, and service management principles is essential. Experience working with TETRA-based communications systems and their operational support models would be particularly valuable.
We deliver technology-focused consultancy in complex environments, helping clients plan and deliver major technology change, improve operational performance, and realise value from investments in digital services and critical infrastructure.
Our work spans organisational change, digital transformation, programme delivery, cyber security, AI, data and analytics, and complex technology procurements.
As a Service Management Consultant, you will support clients undertaking large-scale technology and service procurements, digital transformation programmes, and service improvement initiatives. Many of these engagements involve mission-critical communications and operational technology environments, where knowledge of radio, telecommunications, and service management principles is essential. Experience working with TETRA-based communications systems and their operational support models would be particularly valuable.
Key Responsibilities
Working independently or as part of a multidisciplinary team, you may contribute to a range of consultancy activities, including:
- Supporting the development of service management strategies, operating models, and governance arrangements
- Defining business, technical, service management, or transition and mobilisation requirements
- Supporting technology procurements, including developing procurement documentation, evaluation approaches, and supplier assessment criteria
- Analysing supplier proposals, service models, commercial arrangements, and operational risks, providing recommendations based on evidence and best practice
- Assisting clients in implementing service management frameworks and processes, including ITIL-aligned practices
- Supporting supplier engagement activities, clarification processes, and commercial discussions
- Providing independent client-side assurance that proposed solutions and service models are appropriate, effective, and aligned with operational needs
- Working closely with technical, operational, programme, and commercial stakeholders to ensure solutions are deliverable and sustainable
- Supporting governance, assurance, and investment approval activities through the preparation of reports, analyses, and briefing material
- Assisting transition, mobilisation, and operational readiness activities to support successful service implementation
- Sharing relevant knowledge and experience to support clients and contribute to the wider Actica team
Based on your experience, you may take ownership of workstreams, lead specialist activities, and support the development of junior consultants.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
We are looking for people with experience in service management, digital transformation, technology-enabled change, or the delivery of complex technology services.
This role requires individuals who can apply structured thinking to complex problems and confidently work across business, operational, technical, and commercial domains.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are important, as this is a client-facing role involving collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience in two or more of the following areas is beneficial:
This role requires individuals who can apply structured thinking to complex problems and confidently work across business, operational, technical, and commercial domains.
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills are important, as this is a client-facing role involving collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
Experience in two or more of the following areas is beneficial:
- Service management frameworks and practices, including ITIL
- Service transition, mobilisation, operational readiness, or supplier onboarding activities
- Technology procurement, commercial evaluations, and contract development
- TETRA communications systems, radio networks, or other mission-critical communications technologies
Supporting the operation, transition, procurement, or assurance of TETRA-based services within critical operational environments - Supplier performance management, governance, and service assurance
- Development of service operating models and service management processes
- Telecommunications, network infrastructure, digital services, or operational technology environments
- Programme and project management approaches such as MSP, PRINCE2, Agile, or similar methodologies
- Development of business, technical, operational, or service requirements
We recognise that relevant experience can be gained in a variety of ways and welcome applicants from a broad range of professional and technical backgrounds.
Additional Requirements
Additional Requirements
- Must be eligible and willing to obtain UK Government Security Clearance. Find out more information about the Security Clearance (SC) process and requirements here.
Skills
AgileProcurementProject ManagementITIL