Associate – People & Organisation Consulting
Job Description
Job title: Associate – People & Organisation Consulting
Company: Arup
Job description: Joining Arup
Arup’s purpose, shared values and collaborative approach has set us apart for over 75 years, guiding how we shape a better world.
Across the built environment and infrastructure sector, large and complex organisations are delivering critical national services, from rail networks to energy grids or water systems. It’s a sector that values high performance while often having to overcome institutional and organisational friction. It’s also a sector that has to balance commercial imperatives with the need to meet government targets, in an environment where contractual commitments keep evolving.
Our People and Organisations team are specialists in helping these bodies to find better ways of working, leading to a shared culture within a joint venture or public/private partnership.
With so many intersecting global trends now assailing business – from digital transformation to flexible working to the accelerating transition to net zero operations – our team helps clients to define the best way forward and achieve the desired change and improvement.
Watch this short clip to discover how Arup are shaping a better world and how you could be a part of it!
The Opportunity
We are looking to recruit an Associate into our London based People & Organisation Consulting team within our Advisory Services Portfolio.
This is a leadership & strategically focused Organisational Development & Design role which will to contribute to the growth of People & Organisations practice. The role will be focused on the delivery of client projects, defining and developing propositions, winning work and growing and developing the People and Organisation practice, people and team.
You will have in-depth knowledge of target operating models & organisation development and one or more of the following technical areas we work across (team effectiveness & collaboration, leadership & capability, culture & organisational change, due diligence/organisation assurance).
We would welcome someone who brings a passion for the energy transition, and much of the work will be focused on growing our team capability and offering to the energy business. This includes wind, solar, nuclear and hydrogen. In role, you will be bringing that passion to boost both major capital projects as well as small, fast growing energy companies to scale and deliver on their business plan.
You will be leading a key part of the People and Organisations service, providing tangible leadership for project teams, setting goals, progress, direction as well as ensuring each project delivers within scope, and to agreed commercial metrics. You will also act as a role model for junior/senior consultants, creating a climate of trust, openness and a culture of recognition
You will also be contributing to the growth of the Investment & Organisation Review service and the Energy business. This will be by building technical and specialist skills through development programmes and recruitment support, as well as establishing senior client relationships, deriving joint understanding of goals, and creating tailored communications plans.
At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas.
You will have the opportunity do socially useful work that has meaning – to Arup, to your career, to our members and to the clients and communities we serve.
Is this role right for you?
We are looking to speak to people who:
- Have leadership experience in a consulting or in-house environment on Target Operating Model & organisation development, and one or more of the following technical areas (team effectiveness & collaboration, leadership & capability, culture & organisational change, due diligence/organisation assurance).
- Are Chartered with a relevant institute such as British Psychology Society (BPS), Association for Business Psychology (ABP), Chartered Management Institute (CMI) and Chartered Institute of Personnel Development (CIPD).
- Have the capability in developing business proposals for clients, by understanding client requirements and drawing collectively expertise from across a multi-disciplinary firm.
- Have strong project management and delivery skills, including financial and risk management & commercial acumen.
Not ready to apply just yet, or have some questions? Please email me on Cameron.emerson@arup.com
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What we offer you
At Arup, we care about each member’s success, so we can grow together.
Guided by our values, we provide an attractive total reward package that recognises the contribution of each of our members to our shared success. As well as competitive, fair and equitable pay, we offer a career in which all of our members can belong, grow and thrive – through benefits that support health and wellbeing, a wide range of learning opportunities and many possibilities to have an impact through the work they do.
We are owned in trust on behalf of our members, giving us the freedom, with personal responsibility, to set our own direction and choose work that aligns with our purpose and adds to Arup’s legacy. Our members collaborate on ambitious projects to deliver remarkable outcomes for our clients and communities. Profit Share is a key part of our reward, enabling members to share in the results of our collective efforts.
We also provide Private medical insurance, Life assurance, Accident insurance and Income protection cover. In addition, you’ll have access to flexible benefits to help you look after all aspects of your wellbeing and give you the freedom and flexibility to find the best solutions for you, your family, and your individual needs.
Different people, shared values.
Arup is an equal opportunity employer that actively promotes and nurtures a diverse and inclusive workforce. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, regardless of age (within legal limits), gender identity or expression, marital status, disability, neurotype or mental health, race or ethnicity, faith or belief, sexual orientation, socioeconomic background, and whether you’re pregnant or on family leave. We are an open environment that embraces diverse experiences, perspectives, and ideas – this drives our excellence.
Guided by our values and alignment with the UN Sustainable Development Goals, we create and contribute to equitable spaces and systems, while cultivating a sense of belonging for all. Our internal employee networks support our inclusive culture: from race, ethnicity and cross-cultural working to gender equity and LGBTQ+ and disability inclusion – we aim to create a space for you to express yourself and make a positive difference. Discover more about life at Arup at .
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Closing Date: 7th February 2024
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