Complex Systems - Business Wargaming Consultant

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Company DescriptionBringing Ingenuity to LifeBy blending PAs rich history in consulting with our dynamic culture and capabilities, we mix disciplines, deliver faster, iterate smarter and constantly learnchallenging the status quo to seek the best solutionfor our clients.At PA Consulting, were Bringing Ingenuity to Life.Job DescriptionWithin the Complex Systems capability, our Business Wargaming sub-capability develops and provides business leaders with experiential initiatives that enable them to explore,test or practice the future impact of different strategic approaches on their organisation in varying scenarios. The new sub-capability is one of PAs important growth areas for 2022and beyond and our diverse team of strategic systems thinking and socialscience practitioners help individuals and organisations make more informed decisions which is becoming more critical in this volatile, uncertain and complex environment.We are growing our Business Wargaming team and are looking for talented people with anoutcome-focused mindset and a proven professional track record to join us at all levels. You will be given the opportunity to help develop and take our world-class expertise in disciplines such as strategic systems thinking, business wargaming, scenario planningand analysis to help our clients address the challenges that keep them awake at night.Isnt it time you joined usBecome part of the Team:Do you enjoy tackling complex problems using your experience, creativity and insightsWould you be motivated by workingcollaboratively with diverse teams of experts and bringing your own unique strengths to help global organisationsAre you keen to help organisations make more informed decisions by using innovative means to bring their ecosystems to lifeAre you comfortableengaging with, and becoming a trusted adviser to, clients across all levels of seniorityIs being able to shape your own career pathway and support the development of others important to youQualificationsYoull also need excellent interpersonal skills, thedrive to succeed and progress within PA and, ideally, previous experience in one of the following areas: Health and Life Sciences, Transport, Defence and Security, Public Services or Energy and Utilities.We are looking for candidates with skills and experiencein one or more of the following areas: Knowledge and keen interest in one, or more, front-of-mind cross-sectors topical areas of challenges of our times (examples include, but are not limited to, environmental, economic and social, political, health & lifesciences, security, geopolitical, legal)Proven experience in one or more industries such Health and Life Sciences, Transport, Defence and Security, Public Services, Energy and Utilities and Consumer and ManufacturingPrior experience or understanding of incidentsimulations/ business wargaming/ testing organisational readiness and business resilience and scenario analysis and planningStrategic systems thinking and complex problem solvingSocial Sciences and/ or Business Studies backgroundA self-starter and foundermindset willing to be part of growing this new and innovative business wargaming to support decisions propositionA drive for personal and professional progressionExcellent interpersonal and team working skills in multi-cultural environments*Please note youmust already have the unconditional right to live and work in the UK*Additional InformationThe Offer Private medical insurance and flexible healthcare plans for you and your family Opportunities for flexible working The opportunity to buy5 additional days of annual leave Company pension scheme and travel allowance Annual performance-based bonus Life and Income protection insurance Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn) Additional optional benefits(dental, critical illness, spouse/partner life assurance)Diversity Enables IngenuityOur diversity strengthens us and stimulates a rich, creative environment where our people feel empowered to be themselves. Were committed to recruiting, promoting and rewardingour people solely based on their ability to contribute to PAs goals, no matter their background. Together, we are PABringing Ingenuity to Life.Should you need any adjustments to the recruitment processat any timedont hesitate to contact us on