4GU Consulting Manager: Higher Ed&Government Impact, Amsterdam

Do you thrive on client conversations—listening deeply and turning insight into action?

Love solving complex client problems and shaping clear, impactful solutions?

About our team Through its Academic and Government (A&G) division, Elsevier works with universities, governments and funders to support leaders in defining their objectives, monitoring progress and identifying actions to achieve their goals. This is achieved through a range of data sources, tools and services that are designed to bring insight and deliver impact. The A&G team is currently accelerating the development of new tools and professional services that it offers to 4th Generation Universities and their partners. 4th Generation universities are defined by the role they play in driving regional innovation ecosystems and the economic and societal impact that they deliver. Within this context, A&G is creating a new team to help support, guide and assist universities in delivering their 4GU related goals. The team will support universities and their partners from across the private, public and charitable sectors in implementing the changes they require to drive transformative impact locally and globally.

About the role Reporting to the Principal Consultant, the Manager (4GU Consulting) supports the delivery of high‑quality consulting projects for academic and government clients. Working closely with the Engagement Manager, this role plays a hands‑on part in managing projects from early engagement and design through to delivery, client liaison, and implementation. The Manager brings a strong delivery focus, using planning, project management, and analytical skills to ensure work is completed to a high standard and aligned with client needs. This role also helps coordinate activity across the consulting team and wider Elsevier colleagues, supporting effective collaboration, clear communication, and efficient use of resources. It is well suited to someone who enjoys working in a collaborative consulting environment and contributing to meaningful, impact‑driven work.

Responsibilities

Support the delivery of consulting projects for academic and government organisations developing 4th Generation University strategies

Gather and analyse information using desk research, surveys, and data analysis to generate clear, accurate insights

Apply analytical frameworks and tools to explore challenges, test ideas, and identify opportunities

Prepare clear presentations, reports, and visual materials that communicate findings and support recommendations

Work closely with senior consultants to respond to client needs and build positive working relationships

Support meetings and workshops by preparing materials, coordinating inputs, and capturing actions

Contribute to proposals and tender responses under the guidance of senior team members

Develop and manage project plans, timelines, and shared resources to support efficient delivery

Requirements

Substantial experience supporting or delivering consulting, research, or advisory projects with multiple stakeholders

Understanding of, or transferable experience within, higher education, research, innovation, or public policy environments

Ability to analyse, interpret, and synthesise data into clear, practical insights

Experience working with structured project management approaches to plan, track, and deliver work

Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to present information clearly

Organised and adaptable, with the ability to manage competing priorities in a changing environment

Collaborative and inclusive working style, with the focus on shared outcomes and team success

Relevant professional experience or development (formal qualifications welcomed but not essential where equivalent experience can be demonstrated)

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy additional days

Health screening, eye care vouchers and private medical benefits

Wellbeing programs

Life assurance

Access to a competitive contributory pension scheme

Save As You Earn share option scheme

Travel Season ticket loan

Electric Vehicle Scheme

Optional Dental Insurance

Maternity, paternity and shared parental leave

Employee Assistance Programme

Access to emergency care for both the elderly and children

RECARES days, giving you time to support the charities and causes that matter to you

Access to employee resource groups with dedicated time to volunteer

Access to extensive learning and development resources

Access to employee discounts scheme via Perks at Work

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