The Consultancy Group is seeking a Strategy Engagement Manager to join a leading strategy consulting team focused on supporting corporate, investor, and institutional clients across the Education sector. Based in London on a hybrid basis, this is an exciting opportunity to work with senior business leaders, investors, and management teams on high-profile strategy engagements, helping clients address complex commercial challenges and identify growth opportunities.
The Education practice is experiencing strong growth and offers significant opportunities for career progression, responsibility, and professional development.
Typical Project Work
Commercial due diligence
Strategy development and assessment
Market entry strategy and opportunity sizing
Product and business unit strategy development
Divestment and portfolio strategy reviews
Key Responsibilities
Lead client engagements and manage project teams of approximately 4–10 consultants
Shape workstreams, oversee analysis, and ensure high-quality deliverables
Build and develop client relationships and identify opportunities for further support
Contribute to business development activities, proposals, and thought leadership initiatives
Coach and develop junior team members
Support internal initiatives including recruitment, training, and practice development
Requirements
Minimum 5 years of relevant professional experience
Background in strategy consulting, commercial due diligence, corporate strategy, transactions, or a related field
Strong project management, analytical, and problem-solving capability
Excellent PowerPoint and Excel skills
Ability to structure, write, and present complex work to senior stakeholders
Passion for the Education sector and interest in developing deeper subsector expertise
Preferred Experience
Experience within a specific Education subsector
Business development and client relationship experience
Strong communication and stakeholder management skills
Experience mentoring and developing junior colleagues
Ability to work effectively under pressure and manage competing priorities
What's Offered
Competitive compensation and benefits package
Continuous learning, mentoring, and career development
Exposure to senior executives, investors, and complex strategic situations
Flexible working and an inclusive team environment
Clear opportunities for progression within a growing practice