Consultant (Assessment & Succession), London

23685

United Kingdom
Hybrid
Greater London
London

Korn Ferry is a global consulting firm that powers performance. We unlock the potential in your people and unleash transformation across your business - synchronizing strategy, operations, and talent to accelerate performance, fuel growth, and inspire a legacy of change. That’s why the world’s most forward-thinking companies across every major industry turn to us - for a shared commitment to lasting impact and the bold ambition to Be More Than.

 

Headquartered in Los Angeles, our over 9,000 colleagues globally serve clients in more than 50 countries.  We offer five core capabilities that span the full talent lifecycle:

  • Organizational Strategy
  • Assessment and Succession
  • Talent Acquisition
  • Leadership Development
  • Rewards and Benefits

Korn Ferry is a global organizational consulting firm. We work with our clients to design optimal organizational structures, roles, and responsibilities. We help them hire the right people and advise them on how to reward, develop, and motivate their workforce.

Our Assessment & Succession Advisory practice partners with some of the world’s leading organizations to assess leadership potential, enable effective succession planning, and provide evidence-based insights that drive business performance.

Key Responsibilities

 Consulting Project Management:

  • Operational & Financial Oversight:
  • Client Engagement & Delivery:
  • Assessment & Insights:
  • Collaboration & Growth:

 Opportunities

Work with some of the largest, fastest-growing, and most influential organizations in the world.

  • Learn from an industry-leading assessment team with deep expertise.
  • Build exposure to broader Korn Ferry offerings, including leadership development and executive search.
  • Develop consulting skills in client engagement, project delivery, and assessment expertise.

 Person Specification

 Essential Experience & Qualifications

  • Approximately 4–5 years’ professional experience, ideally in consulting, HR, talent, or a related field.
  • Demonstrated experience in project management and delivering work to deadlines.
  • Strong academic background (degree level or equivalent).

 Skills & Attributes

  • Detail orientation: Highly organized with the ability to manage complex project schedules and ensure accuracy in deliverables.
  • Structured thinking: Able to connect multiple workstreams and bring clarity to ambiguity.
  • Client focus: Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to liaise confidently with clients and colleagues.
  • Analytical mindset: Comfortable with data analysis, identifying trends, and producing insights.
  • Resilience: Ability to work under pressure, adapt to shifting priorities, and maintain high standards.
  • Collaboration: Effective team player with the ability to work across levels and disciplines.
  • Professionalism: Commitment to upholding Korn Ferry’s reputation for excellence and integrity.

 Desirable

  • Experience working with assessments, leadership development, or succession planning.
  • Exposure to financial forecasting, project financials, or resource management.
  • Interest in building long-term client relationships.

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Internal Mobility at Korn Ferry

If you currently work for Korn Ferry or one of our affiliates, you must be eligible to apply for a different position within Korn Ferry to use the Careers Site. If you accept such a position, your benefits programs and Human Resources policies may change. Please consult with your HR contact for the new position concerning application eligibility, including any immigration/visa needs, benefit programs, and HR policies applicable to that position.

Korn Ferry is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local law.