Principal Consultant (Ireland)

Application closure date: 14th August 2026

At 4OC, we believe transformation should improve lives, not just processes.

For over 12 years, we have partnered with organisations across local and central government, health, housing, the voluntary sector and those delivering outsourced public services to create meaningful, lasting change.

We help organisations make the most effective use of public resources while ensuring the people delivering services and the residents and communities who rely on them remain at the heart of every decision.

Our approach is practical, collaborative and structured. We break complex change into manageable, low-risk steps that engage people, build confidence and create sustainable outcomes.

Our reputation has been built on our ability to deliver positive change. Through strong client relationships, deep sector expertise and a proven track record of helping organisations successfully navigate transformation, we continue to grow.

As part of our next stage of growth, we are expanding our presence in Ireland and are looking for an exceptional Principal Consultant to join our team.

This is an exciting opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future of 4OC in Ireland, strengthening our client partnerships and helping more organisations deliver better public services.

The Role

As a Principal Consultant, you will play a pivotal role in delivering successful transformation programmes for our clients while supporting the continued growth of 4OC in Ireland.

This is a home-based role, offering the flexibility and autonomy to manage your own time effectively while working with clients across Ireland.

At 4OC, we believe the strongest relationships are built through meaningful connection. You will be encouraged to spend time with clients wherever possible, building trusted relationships, understanding their challenges first-hand and demonstrating the value that 4OC brings.

You will be a trusted advisor to senior leaders, combining strategic thinking, consulting expertise and practical delivery experience to help organisations address complex challenges and achieve sustainable change.

You will lead client engagements, develop innovative solutions, build strong relationships and support business growth by demonstrating the difference that 4OC can make.

This role is ideal for an experienced consultant who enjoys working with senior stakeholders, solving complex problems, developing people and making a visible difference through their work.

You will have the opportunity to bring your own expertise, personality and consulting style to every engagement, helping clients experience the 4OC magic: a practical, collaborative and people-focused approach that creates meaningful change and lasting value.

The Difference You'll Make

For Our Clients

You will help organisations create lasting value by supporting them to

• Deliver better public services
• Make smarter use of public funding
• Successfully lead organisational change
• Build confident, capable teams
• Deliver lasting improvements that create better outcomes for residents and communities
• Develop capability that continues beyond the life of each project

You will not simply deliver projects. You will help clients become stronger, more resilient and better equipped for the future.

For Yourself

This role provides the opportunity to

• Lead complex, high-impact transformation programmes
• Build trusted relationships with senior executives and public sector leaders
• Develop your strategic, commercial and consulting expertise
• Grow your reputation as a recognised leader in public sector transformation
• Mentor and develop future consulting talent
• Shape innovative solutions that address real-world challenges
• Play a significant role in growing 4OC's presence across Ireland
• Build your professional network through meaningful client relationships and industry engagement.

For 4OC

You will be instrumental in our continued success by

• Delivering exceptional outcomes for our clients
• Strengthening our reputation as a trusted transformation partner
• Developing relationships that create future opportunities
• Supporting the growth and development of our Irish practice
• Sharing your expertise to help strengthen our people, products and capabilities.

Your Responsibilities

Programme Delivery

You will lead complex transformation programmes from strategy through to successful delivery, ensuring every engagement creates measurable value.

You will

• Lead a portfolio of client projects, taking accountability for delivery, resourcing, commercial performance, governance and risk management
• Act as a senior escalation point for project teams and client stakeholders
• Design and deliver transformation programmes aligned to client priorities and strategic objectives
• Ensure high-quality outputs are delivered on time and to the expected standard
• Build trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, supporting effective decision making and alignment
• Facilitate constructive conversations that create clarity, confidence and momentum
• Develop business cases, benefits realisation strategies and investment approaches that support informed decision making
• Design and facilitate engaging workshops with senior leaders and stakeholder groups.

Organisational Change

You will support organisations to successfully navigate change by combining structured approaches with a strong understanding of people, behaviours and culture.

You will

• Develop compelling presentations and communications that clearly explain the purpose, impact and benefits of change
• Apply recognised change management approaches to support individuals, teams and organisations
• Help leaders build confidence and capability to successfully deliver change
• Support clients in embedding sustainable improvements.

Stakeholder Management

You will build strong, purposeful relationships with clients and stakeholders at all levels.

You will

• Act as a trusted advisor to senior leaders
• Create safe spaces for constructive challenge and meaningful discussion
• Identify opportunities to engage wider stakeholders to maximise support and adoption
• Help align stakeholders around shared goals and outcomes.

Leadership and People Development

You will contribute to the continued development of our people and culture.

You will

• Act as a role model for 4OC values and behaviours
• Coach and support people to develop their consulting capability
• Share knowledge, insight and experience to strengthen our teams
• Contribute to internal learning, guidance and capability development
• Help create a culture where people feel supported, challenged and able to do their best work.

Business Growth and Client Relationships

At 4OC, business development is about creating value and building trusted relationships. It is not about cold calling or high-pressure sales.

Our growth comes from understanding client challenges, being curious about their ambitions, demonstrating our expertise and identifying where we can genuinely help organisations achieve better outcomes.

As a Principal Consultant, you will play an important role in representing 4OC in Ireland. By spending time with clients, building strong relationships and understanding their priorities, you will help us demonstrate the difference our approach can make.

You will

• Build and strengthen trusted relationships with existing and prospective clients.
• Spend time with clients wherever possible to understand their challenges, build credibility and create meaningful connections.
• Identify opportunities where 4OC can add genuine value.
• Support the development of compelling solutions and proposals.
• Represent 4OC at relevant events, conferences and industry forums.
• Use your expertise and market knowledge to influence senior decision makers.
• Support the growth of our Irish practice through trusted relationships and exceptional delivery.

Your role is not about selling services. It is about demonstrating value, sharing insight and helping organisations recognise where 4OC can make a positive difference.

What You'll Bring

We are looking for someone who combines strategic thinking with practical delivery and is passionate about making a positive difference to public services.

You will bring

• Significant experience delivering complex transformation programmes within the public sector or related environments
• Strong programme and project leadership experience
• Experience working with senior stakeholders and influencing decision making
• Experience developing transformation strategies, business cases and benefits realisation approaches
• Excellent facilitation, communication and presentation skills
• A collaborative leadership style with experience coaching and developing others
• Commercial awareness and the ability to identify opportunities by building trusted relationships and demonstrating value
• The confidence to challenge constructively and support organisations through complex change
• Curiosity, resilience and a commitment to continuous learning
• A genuine passion for improving public services and creating better outcomes for residents and communities.

Benefits

We believe our people are our greatest strength. We invest in continuous learning, professional development and giving our consultants the opportunity to build new skills throughout their careers.

As part of our team, you will benefit from

• Pension scheme
• Time Off in Lieu (TOIL), recognising the flexibility that consulting sometimes requires
• A discretionary annual bonus, linked to the overall success and performance of the business
• Unlimited access to Udemy, giving you the freedom to develop new skills, deepen your expertise and learn at your own pace through thousands of online courses
• Ongoing professional development, mentoring and opportunities to broaden your consulting, leadership and commercial skills
• The opportunity to work on high-impact programmes that make a real difference to public services and the residents and communities they serve
• A supportive, collaborative culture where your ideas, expertise and contribution are genuinely valued
• The opportunity to shape the future of our growing business in Ireland while building your own career as a trusted leader in public sector transformation.

Why 4OC?

Our greatest strength is our people.

We believe the best consulting happens when talented individuals are trusted, supported and given the opportunity to grow. We invest in our teams because when they thrive, our clients do too.

If you want to work somewhere your expertise is valued, where you can make a genuine difference and where your work helps improve public services across Ireland, we would love to hear from you. Please click the link and apply.

Please note: This opportunity is open to applicants who are currently based in the Republic of Ireland and have the legal right to work in Ireland.