Are you a high-performing, purpose-driven consultant, passionate about accelerating action on climate change? Do you thrive in a close-knit, high-impact team and want to play a key role in growing a new business?

We’re looking for strategic, people-oriented and proactive consultants to support us in delivering a variety of projects for clients in the philanthropy and non-profit sectors.

Specifically, we’re looking for Senior and Junior Consultants with experience of strategy development, communications and fundraising to support on a variety of projects.

We value diverse perspectives, strong research skills, familiarity with philanthropy and knowledge about climate change, along with a commitment to delivering high quality.

Joining us at this early stage means you’ll play a key role in shaping our consultancy’s future and building our reputation. The projects and clients you work with will be varied and evolve over time, so adaptability, a positive mindset and a can-do attitude are essential.

What you'll do

• Own and deliver multiple client projects, with support from the Directors

• Support the development of strategies (including theories of change and monitoring, evaluation and learning frameworks)

• Assist with the design and delivery of strategic communications

• Provide research about the donor landscape and help to build fundraising strategies

• Develop, review and improve slide decks, pitch documents and communication materials for us and our clients

• Conduct ad hoc research across various subject areas

• Provide project management and input to problem resolution

• Actively participate in a variety of meetings with clients, freelancers and other stakeholders

• Input to business development and other ad hoc activities to support the successful growth of Cambridge Grove Consulting.

What you'll need

• For the Junior Consultant role: 3 to 5 years of professional experience in the not-for-profit sector. We may consider experience levels outside of this range for exceptional candidates.

• For the Senior Consultant role: demonstrable experience as a consultant in the philanthropic or non-profit sector, ideally working directly on climate issues

  Across both roles:

• Experience of working for, or with, philanthropic foundations

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Demonstrable interest and experience in climate change, sustainability, air pollution and/or other environmental/social issues

• Ability to multi-task and manage uncertainty, supported by strong organisational skills

• Desire to help the team and business to grow

• Comfort in a start-up environment where formal processes and systems are lacking

• Familiarity and confidence with a range of IT applications

To apply:

We’re not advertising a day rate for these roles, as the amount we will pay will be proportionate to the skills and experience you bring, regardless of an upper or lower limit. We’re open-minded because our priority is to find the right people.

We expect to offer initial, six-month fixed-term consultancy contracts, but with the intention to extend or make permanent.

We are open to recruiting on a part or full-time basis.

We are flexible on location, provided you have at least some business hours overlap with UK time zones.

If you’re interested in joining us, please send your CV and a cover letter (maximum one page) to info@cambridgegroveconsulting.com, setting out:

• Which position you’re applying for (Junior or Senior Consultant)

• Your motivation for applying

• Your relevant experience

• Your day rate

The deadline for applications is end of day, Friday 21st March. We expect to conduct first round interviews in the first week of April.