Business Consultant- North Based

Are you ready tochart your own career path With our refreshed strategy were building on our rich heritage and transforming our business to be more scalable and efficient unlocking the capabilities needed for future success. This includes significantly investing in technology streamlining the way we work and creating an environment where colleagues feel engaged empowered and accountable; where they can show up speak up and perform - because we believe in the difference our work makes.

At a glance:

Location:Newcastle Office

Workplace Type:Hybrid

Employment Type:Permanent

Seniority:Mid-Senior Level

Do you have a strong commercial mindset and the ability to build strong positive relationships with stakeholders We are looking for individuals who can deliver a range of strategic commercial and business planning advice and guidance.

The main purpose of the Business Consultant role is to deliver value-added consulting solutions to SJPs priority partnerships. Key responsibilities include designing building and delivering a Consultancy Proposition. The team is made up of Consultants who have expert knowledge who together will be able to help Practices improve their overall business performance and sustainability.

Using a range of knowledge skills and tools the Business Consultants will support Partners and Practice leadership teams to develop the effectiveness of consulting within businesses with growth potential; they create a sharper focus on the things that matter optimising the use of SME and Partnership resources to create a plan and generate productivity growth through increased efficiency and continuous improvement.

Depending on where youre based in the North youll either support our partnerships in the North East or North West.

• Maintaining positive relationships with partner practices including business planning and regular reviews aimed at enhancing their businesses and their commercial performance.
• Designing business improvement solutions and programmes supporting and consulting to deliver successful well run and profitable businesses.
• Reviewing measuring and assessing the efficiency of relationships and tangible return on investment of each Partner relationship.
• Create build and deliver a business implementation plan reflecting a comprehensive and accountable plan for the partner practice to achieve their goals.
• Working closely with partnerships to ensure that the right resource is available at the right time to support projects.
• Ensure risk and compliance requirements are met on client outcomes with regular reviews
• Deliver model office(s) for priority businesses

Were looking for people who have helped businesses transform and achieve positive client outcomes through building long term business relationships and influencing decisions through effective coaching.

• Youll have previous experience of using data and insights to diagnose problems and inform decision making with proven relationship building skills.
• Able to listen and adapt your style to be solution focussed a coach mentor or strategic planner as needed youve operated previously as a true business partner.
• Experience of building strong relationships with key partners with evidence of influencing and coaching to improve performance and drive efficiencies
• Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop an implementation plan with our partner businesses

• CMI Level 5 Professional Consultancy (or equivalent) would be an advantage. Youll either be a qualified coach/Consultant or will have the relevant prior experience.

Whats in it for you

Whatever stage of life youre in our benefits are designed to provide the support flexibility and peace of mind you need to thrive both at work and beyond.

In addition to our discretionary annual bonus scheme which reflects both individual and company performance youll benefit from a market-leading benefits package tailored to support your wellbeing financial security and family life.

Our benefits include:

• 28 days annual leave plus bank holidays with the option to purchase up to 5 additional days.

• Private Medical Insurance company-funded cover for you and your immediate family
• Generous Pension Scheme a non-contributory employer contribution of 10% increasing with length of service up to 15% plus the opportunity to increase this through salary sacrifice
• Enhanced Parental Leave up to 26 weeks full pay to support growing families.
• Protection Benefits company-funded critical illness cover income protection and life assurance
• EV salary sacrifice scheme through Tusker

Reasonable Adjustments
Were an equalopportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessibleand inclusive for all if you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stageplease let us know by emailing us at
Research tells usthat applicants (especially those from underrepresented groups) can be put offfrom applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been onan extended career-break. If you think you would be a good match for this role andcan demonstrate some transferable experience please apply regardless ofwhether you tick every box.

Whats next

If youre excitedabout this role and believe you have the skills and experience were lookingfor wed love to hear from you! Please submit an application by clickingapply below and our team will be in touch.
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