Overview

About BFY

BFY Group is one of the UK’s fastest-growing management consultancies, trusted by leading organisations in Energy, Utilities, and Private Equity. We build strong partnerships with our clients, working practically to tackle their toughest challenges, realise opportunities, create value and achieve lasting results.

Our purpose is enabling the transformation of the utilities industry innovating with clients to drive exceptional outcomes across people, technology, products and services.

At BFY, you’ll find us working as trusted advisors with our clients. We work with a wide range of organisations, including leading energy retailers as well as emerging firms. We also support companies throughout the broader energy value chain and utilities sector, covering water, energy services, infrastructure, and more.

What sets us apart is our team’s blend of industry experience and consulting expertise. We’ve hired leading experts from the sectors we serve to become trusted advisors for clients, who drive lasting change and solve our clients’ problems from strategic / big picture issues to operational details.

We understand the complexities our clients face, we bring empathy and a commitment to drive transformative change in every project we deliver. Our focus is on practical, effective solutions that bring lasting results and inspire new ways of thinking and working.

We’re proud to have been named one of the UK’s Leading Management Consultants by the Financial Times, featured in The Sunday Times Hundred as one of the fastest-growing private companies, and earned multiple Great Place To Work awards. Our Private Equity clients voted us as one of the 50 most ambitious businesses and leadership teams in the UK.

We set out to create a business that would be an exciting and meaningful place to work, deliver sustainable growth, be a great environment for development, while preserving our culture of "we're a bit different".

Responsibilities

• We are looking for a Client Director, experienced in winning, shaping and leading consulting engagements across the utilities sector.
• Lead with senior client portfolios, making a strategic impact and delivering value for BFY’s clients.
• Scoping, shaping, leading and delivering projects. Be resourceful and pragmatic, finding ways to deliver despite resource or operational challenges.
• Establish yourself as the trusted adviser with senior / C-suite clients, identifying, creating and winning new business through your client portfolio and developing new clients to partner with BFY.
• Motivate and engage clients through networking, industry conferences, social media, and relationship building to grow brand reputation.
• Act as a true thought leader, building credibility and client value with input based on industry knowledge, research, analysis, economic trends and understanding of the client’s business.
• Provide leadership to consulting teams, nurturing talent, maximizing potential and managing performance to deliver high-quality client projects.

Qualifications and Experience

• Client development is a way of life. Demonstrate a track record of success in partnering with clients and growing accounts to become trusted partners.
• Consulting skills developed through experience in a consultancy firm. Be an expert practitioner, a strong coach and leader to upskill teams to deliver high-quality client solutions.
• Qualifications are flexible; a degree is not prerequisites, but you will understand tools of client development, change management, and project delivery.
• Exceptional leadership skills to motivate consulting teams to deliver and sustain results, maximizing talent and performance.
• Stays abreast of emerging technology and how to leverage it to add client value.
• Deep experience, knowledge and relationships in the Utilities sector with a strong senior-level network.

What’s on offer?

We’re a high-performing team that looks after each other, offering meaningful work, opportunities to develop and grow, and a culture where you can have fun while doing it.

• Competitive six-figure package, in line with capability and experience. Biannual bonus scheme (in line with performance reviews).
• 33 days holidays (25 days plus 8 bank holidays) and a holiday purchase scheme.
• 1 additional day of holiday per year after 2 years of service (up to 5 extra days).
• Private medical insurance for you, your cohabiting partner and children under 18.
• Access to high-quality support through wellbeing partners.
• Option for additional pension salary sacrifice.
• EV salary sacrifice scheme.

The chance to be part of a great team, the freedom and empowerment to do a great job and to continue to learn and develop.