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What You'll Do

Member of the staffing team are responsible and accountable for supporting the L-A-B (London, Amsterdam, Brussels) staffing team with implementation of the people deployment and staffing strategy, balancing both short term and long term priorities including managing and implementing shifting priorities when required by business needs.

Staffing duties to include (but are not limited to):

Work with Partners & L-A-B staffing team to achieve optimum deployment of ConsultantsMonitor and manage billability of Consultants, highlight emerging peaks and troughs, take appropriate measures in collaboration LON A-C Staffing ManagerMeet regularly with Consultants to understand their staffing needs and advise them of current cases, also understanding their goals and preferences and expertiseCommunicate daily with relevant A-C Staffing Manager to understand staffing pipeline and needs of businessPrepare and run the weekly staffing pipeline meetings / callsMaintain accurate records of staffing assignments and pipelineWork closely with staffing counterparts across the system to ensure cases are staffed appropriately across all levels and officesCommunicate the staffing process with MDPs and consultants to maintain up-to-date view of the project pipeline and the needs of the business.Support and promote cross office staffing when relevantWork with training team to understand schedule and availability of staffProvide general holiday cover to staffing team when requiredProduce reports and updates as requiredAttending CDC (Career Development Committee) meetings for ConsultantsProvide input to CDC meetings and action next steps as relevant for staffingWorking with CDC and broader HR team to manage exceptional staffing where relevant (e.g. staff returning from LOA, personnel issues etc)Additional projects as required

What You'll Bring

3-5 years of relevant staffing experienceUniversity degree and demonstrated high academic achievementExcellent English skills (verbal and written communication)NumerateInternational work experience is a value-add

You're Good At:

 

Technical / functional expertise, customer and business focus:

Understanding of the consulting business, and the nature of work we do with clientsProficiency in all standard software used at BCG (Excel, Powerpoint, Word, Trello …)

Problem-solving, analytical skills and decision-making:

A ‘can do’ attitude, creative problem-solving skills and tenacity to find solutionsForward-looking, pioneering and entrepreneurial thinking

Communication, interpersonal, teaming and leadership skills:

Clarity, tact and professionalism in communication, with an ability to present your views clearly during large meetingsExperience in managing senior key stakeholder relationshipsReadiness to work with teams across the different offices, with proven consensus building skillsAble to prioritise effectively and work closely with colleagues to respond to the large number of requests the team receivePatience, maturity and sensitivity to listen to and deal with complex issuesSelf-motivated, works independently and takes initiative

Work management, organization and planning:

Well organized, with strong ability to plan aheadAttention to detail, accurate and thorough

Values and ethics:

Professional, impartial and independent attitudeHigh degree of integrityStrong commitment to confidentiality

Who You'll Work With

The individual will be mainly but not exclusively responsible and accountable for staffing and billability of Consultants in the London office working closely with their counterparts and reporting into the LON A-C Staffing Manager.

Boston Consulting Group is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under national, provincial, or local law, where applicable, and those with criminal histories will be considered in a manner consistent with applicable state and local laws.\n
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