Management Consultant /Bid Writer

Management Consultant / Bid Writer (Hospitality & Food Strategy) Location: Hastings (office-based initially) Salary: excellent, depending on experience  Hours: Monday–Friday, 8.30am–5.30pm The Opportunity An ambitious and fast-growing international hospitality consultancy is expanding its team and looking for a commercially minded, data-driven Management Consultant to join them at an exciting stage of growth. This is not an operator role. It’s a true consultancy position — focused on analysis, insight, strategic thinking and influencing decision-making at senior level. You’ll be joining a business with an established global client base, strong leadership, and clear growth plans. The role will evolve as the company grows — offering real progression and increasing responsibility over time. What You’ll Be Doing This is a data-led consulting role with exposure to both UK and international clients. Your work will typically involve: Analysing operational and financial data to identify trends, risks and opportunities Taking a “big picture” view of a client’s food service operation, then drilling down into the detail to uncover practical solutions Supporting and leading elements of bid and proposal writing for public and private sector opportunities Producing clear, persuasive reports and presentations that enable informed decision-making Supporting procurement tenders and outsourcing reviews Conducting site visits and operational audits Contributing to business development activity and strategic growth You’ll work closely with senior leadership and be given meaningful responsibility early on. About You We’re looking for someone with 2–3 years’ experience in management consultancy, commercial analysis, bid write or a similar strategy-focused environment. You’ll likely have: A strong academic background (degree educated, ideally in Business, Hospitality, Economics or similar) Experience in a consultancy, advisory, or highly analytical commercial role Strong Excel skills and confidence working with complex datasets The ability to interpret data and translate it into clear, commercially sound recommendations Excellent written communication skills (proposal/report writing experience would be advantageous) A genuine interest in food, catering or hospitality — being a self-confessed “foodie” would absolutely fit Hospitality operational experience alone won’t be enough — we’re specifically looking for someone with consultancy DNA: structured thinking, commercial curiosity, and analytical rigour. Working Arrangement The role is office-based in Hastings initially. To fully understand the business, clients and methodology, you’ll be expected to be office-based for the first 3–6 months. There is potential for a more hybrid arrangement longer term as the role develops. National and occasional international travel may be required. Why This Role? Join a consultancy in growth mode Work directly with senior leaders and global clients Build real consulting experience early in your career Be part of shaping the next stage of the business This is ideal for someone early in their consultancy career who wants genuine exposure, autonomy, and progression — rather than being one small part of a large corporate machine