Assistant Manager – National Security (108863)

Base Location: London, Bristol or Manchester: www.kpmg88careers.co.uk/experienced-professional/#LeBlender.OfficeLocations 

The KPMG Defence Consulting and National Security function is a cornerstone of our business.  Operating from London and Bristol we do work that matters, serving the country with diligence and expertise.

KPMG is one of the world's largest and most respected consultancies.  We've supported the UK through times of war and peace, prosperity and recession, political and regulatory upheaval. We've proudly stood beside the institutions and businesses which make the UK what it is.

We advise government and industry clients on their largest, most complex, and highest profile strategic issues. Our team combines deep sector insight, expert consulting capabilities and trusted client relationships to design and implement solutions that span all aspects of our clients’ operations. We become immersed in our clients' organisations, applying sector knowledge and technology solutions to deliver the best possible outcomes and get it right first time.

Why Join KPMG as an Assistant Manager within our National Security function?
Defence and National Security is a KPMG priority sector. That means we are a fast-growing team which presents exciting opportunities for a manager to lead impactful projects, drive our ambitious growth agenda and seek career progression.

We are looking for a manager who possesses high quality consulting skills and a record of delivering outstanding results when leading complex consulting projects focused on delivering technology-enabled change activities on National Security engagements and to support KPMG’s growth in this market. Due to the nature of the work, it is essential for applicants to hold current 'National Security Vetting’ aligned to a National Security organisation.

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