Join LEAD Forwards Talent Network

LEAD Forward is a boutique consultancy specializing in (culture) transformation, leadership development, and strategy activation. We strive for transformative client impact, growing our business to enable even more impact while continuously nurturing our team culture. Whatever we put our minds to, we aim to exude sharpness, playfulness, and open-heartedness.

Our work covers three main pillars: (culture) change & transformation, team & leadership development, and strategy activation.

Our clients include start-ups and scale-ups, small, medium and large enterprises, public and social sector organizations. We aim to always have a good mix.

Our B Corp status: we meet high standards of ethical, social and environmental responsibility, impacting both our internal-, client- and community work.

Join LEAD Forward’s Talent Network: Shape the Future of Leadership and Transformation

Is the right role for you not listed on our careers page?

No problem! We’re always looking to connect with motivated and talented individuals who share our vision of shaping resilient organizations and fostering positive impact in the workplace and beyond.

If you're curious about LEAD Forward and want to be considered for future opportunities, we’d love to hear from you.Tell us who you are, what talents you bring, and how you could make a difference at LEAD Forward.

Your Profile

Please guide your application using the following questions:

• How can your skills and experience contribute to our vision?
• In which areas of our work do you see yourself thriving (e.g., leadership development, transformation, organizational development, etc.)?
• What past professional experiences make you a great fit?

What Awaits You at LEAD Forward

• A professional and values-driven business 
• A modern consulting practice that allows for a balanced workload
• Exciting clients within an intersectoral client portfolio (large corporates, start-ups and scale-ups, non-profit sector and academia)
• Internal transparency around responsibilities and salary bands
• Support for career development as subject-matter experts or in client-leading roles
• Encouragement to join our mandated groups on Client Impact, People & Team, Social Impact
• A playful, sharp and open-hearted team of individuals to learn from and with everyday

Other perks: yearly bonus (based on company success), 30 vacation days (for full-time employment), flexible work arrangements (e.g. work remotely within Europe for a certain period), personal yearly development budget, tax-free benefits (e.g., Deutschlandticket).

How we work

Sharp, playful and open-hearted are the core behaviors we role model and value. This means...

SHARP

• We provide clarity and a way forward in complex situations.  
• We communicate clearly, purposefully, and concisely.
• We offer deep expertise while respecting our clients' wisdom.
• We plan and manage projects with excellence with flexibility to adapt.

PLAYFUL

• We experiment with learning and change formats to create impactful experiences that stick. 
• We bring a refreshing energy and inspire joy at work.
• We name and manage tensions in a collaborative spirit to find a path forward.
• We are bold and push the limits to shake up the status quo.

OPEN-HEARTED

• We understand and name individual emotions and group dynamics. 
• We assume each person is doing their best and care about their success.
• We seek to learn and grow by asking for regular feedback and pushing our comfort zones.
• We believe in the collective power of individuals to shape their workplaces and the world.

At LEAD Forward, we are determined to foster and embrace inclusion – among our clients and wider ecosystem and especially within our own walls. As such, we aim to build an open and kind work environment where multiple perspectives, ideas and backgrounds thrive, are valued and feel empowered. We believe that this will make our organization and quality of work better, but more importantly, we believe it is the right thing to do.