Being a Principal at Elixirr: A leadership role with real impact

Elixirr was built to challenge everything the consulting industry had come to represent. From the start, we’ve done things differently. Today, we are a global firm with over 600 people and offices across the UK, US, South Africa and beyond – but we’ve retained the spirit of a start-up. We are fast, ambitious and outcome focused. We grow by acquiring capabilities, scaling partnerships and backing the people who help us lead.

We call ourselves the challenger consultancy for a reason. Clients come to us when they want real change – not another slide deck. We partner from strategy through to execution and we win work because we deliver. That same mindset shapes how we grow as a firm, and how we develop our leaders.

A role that combines leadership and ownership

The Principal role sits just one step below Partner – a true leadership position with the autonomy and responsibility to match. Principals at Elixirr are more than our most senior consultants. They are relationship builders, business shapers and cultural leaders who guide our biggest client engagements from strategy through to delivery.

You will be expected to:

• • Lead complex, high-impact client work

• • Grow relationships and convert early engagements into long-term partnerships

• • Influence our firm’s direction across capabilities, sectors and markets

• • Mentor and develop teams, building leadership from within

• • Take full ownership of outcomes – both client and commercial

This is a role designed for people who want to step up, take accountability and be trusted to lead.

A clear path to Partner

Progression at Elixirr is not a vague promise – it’s an active investment. Many of our current Partners began their journey as Principals, or even in more junior roles, and have grown alongside the business. Promoting from within is a fundamental pillar of our growth and how we’re building lasting leadership.

We give our Principals real opportunity to step into develop in their roles, lead on major clients and get involved in shaping our strategy. The result is a pathway to Partner that is grounded, visible and achievable for those who consistently deliver impact.

Equity from day one

Ownership at Elixirr is more than a mindset – it’s a model. Principals are offered equity from their first day. This gives you a direct stake in our performance and reinforces the entrepreneurial culture we value.

Equity transforms how you show up. It changes how you lead, how you collaborate and how you think about value – for clients, for the firm and for yourself.

Growth you can shape

Elixirr is in growth mode. We’ve expanded across markets and sectors, completed successful acquisitions – most recently TRC Advisory in the US – and continued to outperform the broader consulting market.

This momentum means Principals are stepping into a firm where opportunities are not hypothetical – they are happening. Whether it’s scaling a capability, leading international work, or growing a new service line, you will have the platform to shape our next chapter.

The leadership that sets you apart

Being a great Principal is not just about technical skill. It’s about influence. You’ll need to build senior trust, manage complex stakeholder ecosystems and scale your impact across client teams and internal networks alike.

You will be expected to:

• • Build trusted relationships at C-suite level

• • Mentor and grow the next generation of talent

• • Connect capabilities across the firm to deliver integrated value

• • Lead with integrity, clarity and commercial focus

• • Turn good work into great relationships that grow over time

It’s a role for leaders who want to grow businesses – not just deliver work.

Build the future with us

Elixirr offers something different. We have the agility of a boutique and the reach of a global firm. We offer equity, autonomy and a clear path to Partner. If you’re looking for a Principal role that lets you lead, grow and make a lasting impact – this could be your next step.

We’re building a consultancy that does things differently. If that sounds like you, let’s talk.