Business Consultant (National Security)

📍 London, ENG, GB

Business Sanderson Government & Defence

Job Description

Business Change Consultant / Business Analyst (DV Cleared)



Location: London, Hybrid – on-site as required

Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent

Level: Mid-level

Clearance: You must already hold active DV clearance


About the Opportunity


Sanderson G&D are supporting multiple organisations within the national security and intelligence sector, who are expanding their transformation and consulting teams. We are seeking experienced Consultants who can shape, influence, and deliver high-impact change initiatives across mission-critical programmes.

In this role, you will work directly with stakeholders across secure government environments to define business problems, develop strategic recommendations, map processes, and support the delivery of secure digital and organisational transformation.

This is an excellent opportunity for a DV-cleared professional looking to broaden their understanding of the consulting landscape, contribute to new national-level programmes, and gain experience in a different environment with differing approaches.


Roles Available

We are recruiting mid-level, DV-cleared consultants across a range of disciplines and roles, including:


  • Strategy Consultants
  • Business Analysts
  • Business Change Consultants
  • Product Owners
  • Service Designers
  • Governance, Risk & Compliance Consultants
  • Portfolio & Programme Analysts


Essential Skills & Experience

  • Active DV clearance (applications without DV cannot be considered)
  • Proven experience in a Consulting role
  • Strong background in requirements analysis, stakeholder engagement, and process mapping
  • Experience working in complex, multi-disciplinary delivery environments
  • Excellent communication and presentation skills, with the ability to influence at all levels
  • Ability to work effectively in secure customer sites and adapt to fast-changing priorities
  • Strong analytical problem-solving skills and attention to detail
  • Comfortable facilitating workshops and leading discussions with technical and non-technical stakeholders


Desirable Skills

  • Understanding of Agile delivery environments (Scrum, Kanban)
  • Exposure to digital transformation, service redesign, or operating model change
  • Knowledge of cloud, data, cyber, or emerging technologies (advantageous but not essential)
  • Experience supporting strategy development or target operating model design


What's in it for you?

  • Opportunity to work on mission-critical National Security programmes that keep the UK safe
  • Multiple opportunities with varying cultures, approaches and progression pathways
  • Hybrid working with flexibility depending on client site requirements
  • Collaborative environment with access to skilled practitioners and secure-domain specialists
  • Training and professional development including certifications and frameworks


If this sounds like something you're well suited to and would like to know more - apply now!


Please note: If you hold the required clearance but prefer not to disclose details via LinkedIn, you are welcome to contact james.kirby@sandersonplc.com directly. All enquiries and applications will be handled with the strictest confidentiality and will never be shared without your permission.

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Job Details

Posted Date: November 25, 2025
Job Type: Business
Location: London, ENG, GB
Company: Sanderson Government & Defence

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