Senior Consultant (Investment Lead)

• Contribute to the design, validation and delivery of Investment propositions, including funds and other mechanism to unlock private capital. 
• Build evidence- based business cases for new propositions, Informed by market Insight and engagement with Investors and SMEs. 
• Development and maintain relationships with Investors, supporting opportunity development and credibility with the Investment community. 

• Deliver targeted commercial support to SMEs through structured analysis, workshops and 1:1 engagement to support growth and scaling. 
• Support SMEs to refine value propositions, business models and go-to-market strategies. 

• Assess SME Investment readiness and provide practical coaching to address gaps. 
• Conduct market and Industry analysis, including market sizing, competitive assessment and strategic Insight, to Inform both SME support and Investment decisions. 
• Where appropriate, connect Investment-ready SMEs with aligned Investors. 

Key Responsibilities

• Meet revenue and utilisation targets, identifying and converting opportunities into follow‑on work.  
• Contribute to bids and proposals, supporting sell‑ons and second‑phase wins. 
• Scope, plan and lead defined workstreams, including budgeting, resourcing, delivery planning and commercial control.  
• Design and oversee high‑quality deliverables, ensuring excellence in delivery across core and virtual teams.  
• Maintain accurate and up‑to‑date CRM records for stakeholders, accounts and opportunities. 
• Build and maintain senior client confidence in CPC, holding face‑off accountability with senior stakeholders.  
• Develop strong client relationships that enhance CPC’s credibility and long‑term impact. 
• Contribute specialist expertise, insight and thought leadership into delivery and proposal development.  
• Actively participate in the professional community, supporting learning, knowledge‑sharing and capability development.  
• Maintain own professional development and uphold CPC values, embedding equity, inclusivity and sustainability in all activities. 

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• Innovative, evidence-led problem solving - identifying and applying new approaches to complex commercial, market and investment challenges. 
• Stakeholder engagement and influence - collaborate and communicate effectively across investors, SMEs and internal teams, influencing outcomes with credibility. 
• Commercial and customer focus - apply a strong understanding of SME and investor needs to shape advice, propositions and delivery. 
• Planning, prioristisation and adaptability - plan and deliver multiple workstreams effectively, responding positively to change. 
• Clear and confident communications - be able to use appropriate channels to convey complex insight clearly and persuasively. 
• Inclusive and sustainable delivery - embed equity, inclusivity and sustainability considerations into planning, decision-making and delivery. 

Benefits

• 9 day fortnight for everyone
• 23.5 holiday entitlement for everyone, with pro-rata calculations for part-time employees, along with a Christmas shutdown period for additional days off.
• Competitive pension, up to 10% company contribution to help you save for your future.
• Two paid days of volunteering leave per year (pro-rata for part-time employees) to support charitable activities.
• Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) providing 24/7 confidential work/life support services to you and your immediate family members.
• Cycle to Work Scheme encouraging a healthy and sustainable commute.
• Cash Health Plan, offering reimbursement for a wide range of essential and everyday healthcare expenses, promoting your well-being.
• Payroll Giving scheme, allowing regular charitable contributions from pre-tax income, maximizing the impact of your donations.
• Discounts and offers from a wide variety of retailers, enhancing your purchasing power and providing savings opportunities.
• Mortgage Advice benefit, delivered in partnership with Charles Cameron & Associates – provides employees with free, expert mortgage advice and end-to-end mortgage support from the application process through to completion.