Senior Consultant – Tech Policy And Skills

Location: Hybrid EU

BluSpecs is a strategic consultancy positioned the intersection of emerging technologies, evolving policy, and solution delivery. We strive to provide structure and direction on future trends and challenges for markets and societies driven by advanced digital technologies and support the development and deployment of strategic policy actions within organisations and across societies. We harness our deep industry insights and technical expertise to address the unique challenges of each client and work with them to exploit new sources of future competitiveness.

We are seeking a talented and experienced Senior Consultant with a passion for developing new business opportunities and delivering client-facing solutions. As Senior Consultant, you will play a key role in shaping the next stages of our Tech, Policy and Skills practice and lead globally relevant actions.

With at least 3 years of experience in consultancy or equivalent, you will have a successful track record in the management of diverse teams, delivery of studies and provision of guidance within complex, unstructured challenges, particularly in the areas of technology development and Skills management.

If you are an ambitious forward-thinker who can drive successful outcomes by leveraging the power of technological change, we invite you to apply.

The role

As a Senior Consultant at BluSpecs, you will be responsible for the following:

• Manage multiple projects simultaneously to ensure that deliverables are met on time, with efficient delegation amongst team members and partners to keep within budget;
• Conduct in-depth research and analysis from a variety of primary and secondary sources with developed analytical frameworks to derive specific answers to key research questions;
• Prepare and deliver high-quality presentations and reports to communicate findings, recommendations, and project updates to clients and internal stakeholders with attractive data visualisations;
• Design and facilitate workshops, webinars and panels to generate insights and develop actionable strategies;
• Develop and present compelling proposals that capitalise on our core competencies and assets for success in public procurement tenders;
• Support the Managing Consultant in the growth of our Tech Policy & Skills practice, levering our membership of key associations and alliances to position BluSpecs as a go-to strategic partner.

Requirements and qualifications

• Ability to translate complex requirement into achievable tasks that generate value for our clients and stakeholders;
• Experience in the delivery of high-impact studies in the fields of value chain dynamics, policy development, research, and development roadmaps and/or skills development;
• Experience in moderation and facilitation of expert workshops and forums, managing inputs from a wide range of stakeholders and generating outputs that crystalise value;
• Validated project management skills in complex, multi-stakeholder environments, delivering results within the allocated time and resourcing;
• Proficient in adapting in person and remote communication style and delivering well-articulated messages to different audiences;
• Excellence in written English (C2), tailoring format and tone to the intended audience and purpose;
• Understanding of data analytics and the ability to manage colleagues and partners in the definition of methodologies and tools for new proposals and project delivery;
• A minimum of 3-5 years of consultancy experience, with a track record of end-to- end deliver;
• A higher degree from leading universities in a relevant science, engineering or technical discipline or demonstrable equivalent;
• Working proficiency (B2/C1) in Spanish is desirable but not essential.

We expect you to:

• To assume full responsibility for delivering results with excellence;
• Adapt swiftly to new challenges and changes in the environment;
• Establish and maintain credibility, foster trust, and enhance the team’s reputation;
• Engage proactively with the broader network and nurture our relationships within the ecosystem;
• Proactively address the challenges that might arise on a day-to-day basis, suggesting ways in which they can be overcome;
• Maintain independence, requiring minimal guidance and direction rather than expect prescriptive instructions;
• Work as part of a team, understanding and taking responsibility for own actions and contributions and how they fit into the bigger picture;
• Exhibit a strong sense of curiosity and self-motivation, conducting research independently, and delivering valuable findings;
• Build a collaborative environment where others proactively seek to engage with you.

What we offer

• Intellectually stimulating environment with great clients and colleagues from across the globe;
• Ability to grow your career and deliver results in a kick-ass Company.

We are committed to ensuring that our team works in a collaborative work environment that supports their personal and professional development. We will support you in defining your own path to reach new goals, work on exciting initiatives and propose new opportunities.

Apply

If you think your profile fits and would like to apply, please send your CV to talent@bluspecs.com with a cover letter detailing:

• 2 projects you have worked on in the last 3 years that demonstrate you have the skills mentioned above, describing your role and how you contributed to their overall success;
• An explanation of why you want to join BluSpecs;
• Your salary expectations and availability.