Director

Overview

In this role you will lead Currie & Brown’s Cambridge office and the broader East Anglia region, shaping the firm’s strategy and market presence. You will drive cross‑functional collaboration, promote high standards, and develop the team to deliver outstanding service. You’ll own a five‑year plan to establish the practice as a leading UK consultancy, while managing risk, finance, and client relationships. This is a high‑impact, externally visible leadership role that blends strategy, delivery excellence, and business growth.

Pay / Benefits

• comprehensive benefits packages across global regions

Responsibilities

• Define and implement a five‑year strategy to position the practice as a leading UK consultancy
• Own cost centre budget, P&L, utilisation, and monthly reporting
• Foster collaboration across teams and establish knowledge sharing and standards
• Act as Delivery Guardian to manage liabilities, quality, and staff training
• Lead business development, bid/tender participation, and client engagements
• Develop and execute sector plans and cross‑selling initiatives
• Build strategic client relationships and gather/act on feedback
• Champion innovation, adopt new tools, and keep staff at the tech forefront
• Provide training and mentorship; support PDRs, succession planning, and promotions
• Represent the office in industry events and thought leadership activities

Key requirements

• Proven track record in the Cambridge local market
• Strong leadership, strategy development, and team collaboration skills
• Demonstrated ability to win work in the local market
• Excellent communication and client engagement skills
• Ability to manage risk and liabilities in project delivery
• Significant delivery experience across Government, Education, Health, and Commercial Property sectors
• Experience leading a team to deliver outstanding client service
• Experience delivering change management in a fast-paced environment
• Understanding of client needs and senior‑level relationship management
• Proven success in selling to clients and managing key accounts
• Knowledge of local market conditions, competitors, and fee structures

• Outstanding presentation and marketing skills
• Exceptional commercial awareness
• Coaching and leadership
• Accountability for financial management and reporting
• Business planning tools
• Adoption of new tools and platforms for productivity

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