Gregory Martin International

An established industry player is seeking a Principal Operational Analyst Consultant to join their innovative team in Bristol. This role offers a unique opportunity to work within the defence sector, providing analytical insights that support critical decision-making for government and military operations. You will engage with clients, lead diverse analytical teams, and utilize advanced analytical tools to deliver impactful solutions. If you are passionate about operational analysis and looking to make a difference in a forward-thinking environment, this position is perfect for you.

Senior Project Manager (Agile) - Defence Salary: from £50,000 to £65,000 negotiable plus competitive benefits including pension, private health, life assurance, additional holiday purchase options Location: Portsmouth, Hampshire Our client is a rapidly growing software and data science consultancy firm, renowned for their reputation and keen ability to understand and meet customer requirements effectively. Their team is dedicated to delivering high-quality, end-to-end software and data science services. This role offers the opportunity to work with these teams to operate across multiple sectors, including defence and contribute to the development of cutting edge solutions. They are seeking a Senior Project Manager to support the delivery of a range of high profile Agile technology projects within the business. You will be joining a forward thinking function at a pivotal moment, playing a key role in helping the business mature its agile delivery capability and strengthen project governance across a growing portfolio. The Role As a Senior Project Manager, you will be the right hand support to the Portfolio Manager, leading from the front to drive delivery excellence, and embed agile practices within their Agile software development projects that deliver key tools to their customers in areas such as Modelling & Simulation and Autonomy, and Data Science projects using cutting edge technology. About You You are a delivery focused project manager who thrives in structured and complex environments. You combine hands on delivery capability with the ability to engage senior stakeholders and the agility to adapt to a hybrid (agile/waterfall) setting. The successful candidate must demonstrate the following attributes: Essential skills & experience Proven experience in project, programme, or portfolio management roles with cyber, digital or software projects Educated to degree level or equivalent Hold a relevant professional project management qualification (e.g. APM, APMG Agile PM, PRINCE2, MSP) Agile background, ideally Scrum Master or SAFe certified Experience of using tools such as Jira, Asana or Trello Strong track record of delivering projects to time, cost, and quality standards using agile and hybrid methodologies. Experience working in a consultancy environment or with defence and government clients. Demonstrable experience in: Delivering quality on projects Managing multiple projects simultaneously Managing stakeholder relationships effectively Supporting teams in dynamic, multi-disciplinary environments Excellent communication, presentation, and report writing skills. Strong attention to detail and organisational skills, with the ability to prioritise workloads under pressure. Membership of a professional body (e.g., APM, PMI) and a desire for continued professional development. Ability to travel to client sites across England as required. (Predominantly South and South West Regions), and the opportunity for occasional international travel. Technical specialism in aspects of project management e.g. risk management, benefits assessment / realisation, stakeholder analysis, requirements management, Cost budgeting and forecasting. Familiarity with frameworks such as Lean, or Six Sigma. Candidates must have existing right to live in the UK Looking for candidates with current SC or DV Security Clearance Responsibilities for the role of Senior Project Manager will include Provide end to end project and programme management support, ensuring the delivery of tasks to time, cost, and quality standards. Lead the planning, execution, and monitoring of projects, including resource management, risk assessment, and progress reporting. Apply agile methodologies (Scrum, SAFe) and hybrid frameworks to drive consistency and efficiency Act as Scrum Master, facilitating ceremonies and promoting agile maturity across teams. Deliver quality controls and standards on projects in line with the organisation's Quality Management System (QMS). Facilitate stakeholder management by developing and maintaining effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders. Monitor project performance using key metrics, analysing trends and providing actionable insights to senior leaders. Lead the preparation of project plans, proposals, and reports to ensure consistency and adherence to client requirements. Drive information management across the company, contributing to the development and maintenance of robust data systems and dashboards. Support business development activities, including bid preparation and framework management. Represent the company in client facing roles, maintaining high standards of professionalism and delivery excellence. Adapt to changing priorities and manage multiple projects simultaneously in a dynamic environment. Contributing to the company's P3M Community of practice

Principal Operational Analyst Consultant - Defence sector Salary: £60,000 to £75,000 plus many benefits including bonus, pension and medical Location: Bristol / Hybrid Role Are you a Principal Operational Analyst Consultant looking to take the next step in your career? Do you have experience working in a consultancy environment with clients in the defence sector? Our client is a global professional services and technology partner with a unique end-to-end approach in defence, energy and space programmes. They are looking for a Senior Operational Analyst Consultant to join their team in Bristol. This is a fantastic opportunity to be part of a forward-thinking team, who are working on sharing innovative solutions. This position sits within the Consultancy side of their business who work in partnership with the defence sector, national government bodies, international institutions and global prime contractors on enterprise transformation, feasibility analysis, systems engineering, programme delivery and support. As an Analytical Consultant, you will be providing the evidence to help the MOD/Government to make better decisions. This may be research studies to analyse new concepts and approaches, working in customer teams to support procurement decisions or supporting workshops with customers and stakeholders to improve policies and planning. Our client's recent successes within UK MOD mean that the company's Operational Analysis team are looking for consultants who can help them grow and deliver the business. They are interested in people who engage customers technically and personally, with the ability to provide analytical insight. Responsibilities for the Principal Operational Analyst Consultant will include: Delivering technical consulting projects. Experience on qualitative and quantitative analysis. Identifying and winning work within the MOD/Defence sector. Developing and using a variety of analytical tools and techniques. Writing reports and presenting to customers. Building new relationships and maintaining the relationships they have with their current customers. Using and developing problem structuring methods and a variety of tools and techniques, including novel approaches where required. Working organically in customer teams or using one of the company's offices as a team hub from which to plan and deliver tasks. Essential requirements for Principal Operational Analytical Consultant: Operational Analysis to support business decision making, policy development, and/or research, including both 'soft' and 'hard' techniques (problem structuring and modelling). Structuring information, drawing conclusions and making recommendations. Experience of report writing and presenting. Experience on qualitative and quantitative analysis. Development and use of analytical methods and models. Building customer and stakeholder relationships. Supporting and leading authoring of technical reports and presenting to customers. Reporting appropriately for the audience: summarising complex information for high-level stakeholders and writing detailed reports to transfer knowledge and context with the customer. Experience working with UK MOD (DE&S, Dstl and the Frontline Commands or consulting within the UK Defence industry). Strong background in MS Office, especially Excel, PowerPoint, Word. Experience in one or more of the following technical disciplines: Process and conceptual mapping (e.g. influence diagrams). Statistical analysis. Simulation (System Dynamics or Discrete Event Simulation). Optimisation. Designing and facilitating workshops. Knowledge of data manipulation and analysis languages (VBA, SQL, R, Python). Cost analysis/estimation. Portfolio, programme and project management (schedule and risk analysis, benefits realization). Be willing to travel across the UK and comfortable to work away from main sites for periods of time. Identifying and bidding for future work. Leading diverse analytical teams of in-house and external experts and advising other consultants and supporting when required on projects. Understanding of the military operational environment and MOD management structures. Strong knowledge of MOD approvals, the MOD acquisition cycle and Defence Lines of Development.

Principal Consultant Analyst - Defence Location: Winchester, Hampshire / Hybrid Role Salary: £60,000 to £90,000 plus bonus and benefits Our client is looking for a positive, flexible self starter to join their team as a Principal and Senior Analysts. This is an exciting opportunity to play a leading role in delivering analysis capability as an integral part of a small, agile and growing business. Our client's team of analysts, consultants and Defence SMEs work closely with their customers to deliver high impact services and solutions. Data science and operational analysis are a key part of their company's capability. They are growing this capability and are looking for a highly motivated and capable Analyst. Our client is looking for candidates with a strong defence background with excellent data analysis or operational analysis skills. They seek customer facing individuals with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. Experience working with Dstl, Defence Digital, DE&S, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. Experience /Qualifications - Principal /Senior Defence Analyst: The following skills and experience will enable you to excel in this role: Operational analysis approaches and techniques Advanced Excel skills, including VBA Data analysis and data science Operational analysis Experience working within UK MoD, strong defence background. Stakeholder engagement, requirements gathering and process design. A self starter and team player. Good communication skills, enabling you to work confidently with team members and clients. Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi task and prioritise your work. Attention to detail and the drive to see work through to completion. A positive and flexible approach to your work. Degree, MSc or equivalent experience Knowledge and experience of the following is desirable: Decision making techniques and processes. Operating models and organisational design. Software development using Python. Knowledge of current software development approaches, platforms and best practice. Experience of Microsoft365, SharePoint, PowerBI, Dataverse and PowerApps solutions. Recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC) would be of interest but is not essential. As Principal / Senior Analyst your role will include: Using operational analysis approaches to deliver impactful insights to their clients. Taking a consultative approach to your work, understanding how your work contributes to delivering a great result for clients. Experience eliciting requirements and defining business process in complex environments Using agile approaches to develop models and tools, including requirements capture, design, development, testing and management. Collating, managing, structuring, analysing, presenting, and visualising data. Deriving unique insights from data to inform senior level decision making. Producing internal and external presentations and reports to summarise processes, findings, recommendations, and decision analysis results. Delivering high quality analysis and outputs. Taking a leading role in the day to day delivery of projects, working closely with clients and the company's team of consultants and analysts. The role as a Principal/Senior Analyst will require a blend of working from the office, travel to client sites, and working from home. The company's main clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the south of England. Additional information: Ideally looking for candidates with current UK SC or DV Clearance Principal / Senior Analyst Consultant / Senior Operational Analyst - Defence, MOD

A consulting firm in Winchester is seeking a Principal Consultant Analyst specializing in Defence to deliver high-impact analysis and insights. The role involves utilizing operational analysis approaches, engaging with clients, and using advanced data analysis techniques. Ideal candidates will have a strong defence background and advanced skills in Excel and analysis tools like Power BI. This hybrid position involves both office and client-site work, providing a great opportunity to contribute to impactful projects in the UK Defence sector.

Principal Consultant /Senior Consultant Defence Salary: £60K to £90K according to your level of experience, plus bonus and excellent benefits Location: Winchester, Hampshire Our client is looking for a positive and enthusiastic customer facing Principal Consultant with a passion for digital enablement and for helping clients succeed. This is an excellent opportunity to join their team and become an integral part of a small, agile, and growing business. As part of the team, you will work with their consultants, analysts and clients at all levels on a number of projects. You will work across different industries, initially focusing within Defence in the UK. Job role for the Principal Consultant will include: Working directly with clients as a lead business analyst Leading technical architecture, solution design and implementation management Contributing to the development and growth of their digital enablement and data analysis capabilities Developing and managing client relationships Building and managing relationships with digital suppliers and associates Experience working with Dstl, Defence Digital, DE&S, Frontline Commands or UK Defence industry. Initial clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the south of England. Skills/Qualifications & Experience required for role of Principal Consultant: We believe skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role: A delivery mindset with a passion for delivering high quality, high impact projects. Leading client interactions and building trusted-advisor relationships, with new and existing clients, on both short term and long-term engagements. Experience eliciting requirements and defining business processes in complex environments. Advanced data analysis in Excel, including VBA Decision making techniques and processes Operating models and organisational design Experience of Microsoft365, SharePoint, PowerBI, Dataverse and PowerApps solutions. Understanding of data science, data analysis and visualisation tools and best practice. Knowledge of current software development using Python Effectively managing delivery teams to deliver high quality results. Interest and knowledge of technology and analysis approaches and best practice. Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal. A positive and flexible approach to your work. The ability to engage and enthuse personnel, and provide effective support and challenge, across all areas and at all levels within client organisations. A preference for building and working within teams. Qualifications: Degree, MBA or equivalent experience, Project Management qualification e.g. APMP would be useful Current or recent UK Defence Security Clearance (SC) would be beneficial Principal Consultant /Senior Consultant Defence

Systems Engineer Defence, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint S&T and Defence Digital Projects Location - Bristol Salary: £35K-£55K plus Our client provides science and technology consultancy expertise to help solve the most complex challenges faced by mission-critical defence programmes. Their defence practice works in partnership with national government bodies, international institutions, and global prime contractors on developing and leveraging next-generation technologies, enterprise transformation, feasibility analysis, system engineering, and programme delivery across S&T, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint, and defence digital projects. Key Responsibilities re role of Systems Engineer: As a Systems Engineer you will play a pivotal role in MOD programme across the CADMID cycle and in several domains, providing expert consultation to design, develop, and integrate complex systems and technologies. We are looking for Systems Engineers with broad expertise in one or more disciplines, including : System Design and Architecture: Lead the development and refinement of system architectures for defence projects. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to ensure system designs meet the unique requirements of the UK MoD. Model-Based Systems Engineering (MBSE): Utilise MBSE methodologies and tools to create models, simulations, and documentation that aid in requirement analysis, system design, and verification processes. Requirements Engineering and Management: Identify and consult stakeholders to capture User needs and define requirements, measures of effectiveness, and performance. Capture evidence to support procurement activities. Develop, analyse and manage user and system-level requirements for MOD projects. Ensure clarity, completeness, and consistency with project objectives. Conduct thorough requirements analysis and traceability, ensuring alignment with UK MoD specifications. Develop and manage requirements documentation throughout the project lifecycle. The Role Systems Engineering Consultant This will include working with clients to analyse their problems; capture requirements; create architectures; identify potential options; assess solutions using systems analysis methods; and make recommendations based on robust evidence. Projects will typically be in support of research and procurement activities in the defence and security sector but may include work in other sectors and government departments. Responsibilities will include: Delivering/ leading technical consulting projects. Using systems engineering to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Applying and developing systems engineering methods, tools and techniques, including developing and applying novel approaches where required. Working organically in customer teams to deliver high quality systems engineering advice & artefacts. Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Assisting/ leading in identifying and winning work for a new and growing consultancy. About You The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following essential and desirable attributes: Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent relevant experience. Ability to use and apply both soft and hard systems engineering techniques to support system design/ development, business decision making, policy development, and/or research. Development, application, and delivery of systems engineering methods, tools and artefacts. Knowledge and Understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. Building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships. Authoring technical reports, developing systems engineering artefacts, and presenting to customers. Experience in one or more of the following systems engineering technical specialisms: Requirements elicitation and derivation Enterprise & System Architecting Verification & Validation/ Test & Evaluation System Integration Technology & Capability Roadmapping Capability/ Effects-based Engineering Option Analysis/ Solution trade-off studies Risk management and analysis Workshop design and facilitation Desirable Experience of using specialist Systems Engineering Software (e.g. Sparx EA) to develop SE Artefacts. Experience of delivering projects via MBSE. Experience of working in UK Defence or UK Government Departments utilising Systems Engineering. Membership of relevant professional institution and a desire for further professional development. Ability to travel to client sites across the UK as required. Systems Engineer Defence, Maritime, Air, Land, Joint S&T and Defence Digital Projects

Systems Engineering Consultant - Defence Location - Bristol Salary: £35K-£55K negotiable plus benefits, pension (7% contribution), 25 days holiday & life insurance As a Systems Engineering Consultant, you will be delivering analytical and systems engineering support to help our clients design systems, optimise solutions, and make better decisions. The Role Systems Engineering Consultant This will include working with clients to analyse their problems; capture requirements; create architectures; identify potential options; assess solutions using systems analysis methods; and make recommendations based on robust evidence. Projects will typically be in support of research and procurement activities in the defence and security sector but may include work in other sectors and government departments. Responsibilities will include: Delivering/ leading technical consulting projects. Using systems engineering to tackle real world problems, applying tools and techniques, and developing novel approaches where required. Applying and developing systems engineering methods, tools and techniques, including developing and applying novel approaches where required. Working organically in customer teams to deliver high quality systems engineering advice & artefacts. Building new relationships and maintaining current customer relationships. Assisting/ leading in identifying and winning work for a new and growing consultancy. About You The successful candidate must be able to demonstrate the following essential and desirable attributes: Essential Educated to degree level, or equivalent relevant experience. Ability to use and apply both soft and hard systems engineering techniques to support system design/ development, business decision making, policy development, and/or research. Development, application, and delivery of systems engineering methods, tools and artefacts. Knowledge and Understanding of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. Building and maintaining client and stakeholder relationships. Authoring technical reports, developing systems engineering artefacts, and presenting to customers. Experience in one or more of the following systems engineering technical specialisms: Requirements elicitation and derivation Enterprise & System Architecting Verification & Validation/ Test & Evaluation System Integration Technology & Capability Roadmapping Capability/ Effects-based Engineering Option Analysis/ Solution trade-off studies Risk management and analysis Workshop design and facilitation Desirable Experience of using specialist Systems Engineering Software (e.g. Sparx EA) to develop SE Artefacts. Experience of delivering projects via MBSE. Experience of working in UK Defence or UK Government Departments utilising Systems Engineering. Membership of relevant professional institution and a desire for further professional development. Systems Engineering Consultant - Defence