What are the responsibilities and job description for the Senior Consultant - Leadership & Professional Development position at Korn Ferry?
About Us
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
OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential.
As a Senior Consultant in our Leadership & Professional Development (L&PD) practice, you’ll have the unique opportunity to partner with some of the best in the industry to support in the design and delivery of innovative leadership solutions. You’ll work closely with our Senior Client Partners to shape programs that help leaders excel, teams perform, and organisations transform.
This role is perfect for a consulting professional who brings instructional design capability, strong analytical thinking, and confidence working with senior stakeholders—and who wants to stretch, grow, and make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
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.
Background Check Disclaimer
The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications
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
OPPORTUNITY TO ENHANCE YOUR CAREER - It’s about exceeding your potential.
As a Senior Consultant in our Leadership & Professional Development (L&PD) practice, you’ll have the unique opportunity to partner with some of the best in the industry to support in the design and delivery of innovative leadership solutions. You’ll work closely with our Senior Client Partners to shape programs that help leaders excel, teams perform, and organisations transform.
This role is perfect for a consulting professional who brings instructional design capability, strong analytical thinking, and confidence working with senior stakeholders—and who wants to stretch, grow, and make a tangible impact.
Key Responsibilities
- Design leadership development solutions that translate client needs into powerful, commercially viable programs
- Develop proposals, learning journeys, facilitator guides, participant materials, and client‑ready presentations
- Support facilitation of leadership development experiences, including pre‑work and post‑work
- Work closely with project managers to ensure seamless delivery and excellent client outcomes
- Contribute to practice innovation, case studies, and continuous improvement of our offerings
- Engage confidently with client leaders and represent Korn Ferry with professionalism and credibility
- Bachelor’s degree in Psychology, HR, Organisational Development, Strategy, or related field (Master’s advantageous)
- Experience in leadership development, consulting, organisational psychology, or human capital advisory
- Strong instructional design capability and ability to create engaging learning experiences
- High‑quality writing and presentation development skills
- Confidence in engaging senior stakeholders and facilitating learning environments
- Experience with assessments or leadership methodologies (e.g., Korn Ferry Assess, Hogan, 360 tools) is a plus
- Strong analytical skills, numerical reasoning, and structured problem‑solving
- Excellent project coordination and communication skills
- Adaptability and agility in a fast‑moving consulting environment
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.
Background Check Disclaimer
The successful candidate will need to complete background checks as part of our recruitment process, this may include criminal, education credentials, employment history, and other background information relevant to your employment qualifications