Business Consultant

Adecco; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an ESS Business Consultant to enhance performance across key service lines in a hybrid role. You will lead project execution, manage stakeholder relationships, and develop tailored proposals. The ideal candidate has a degree and experience in project delivery, particularly within complex regulatory environments. Competitive pay of £500-£600 daily.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in end-to-end project delivery within a complex regulatory environment.
• Technical knowledge in any of the ESS key service lines.
• Strong ability to navigate dynamic priorities.

Responsibilities

• Lead blueprinting sessions to define project objectives and success criteria.
• Oversee the execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Promote cross-functional collaboration to optimize outcomes.

Skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Communication

Change management

Education

Bachelor's or Master's degree

Tools

Project Management certification

Job description

Overview

Job Title: ESS Business Consultant
Location: London or Warwick UK
Duration: 6 months
Pay: £500-£600 per day
Work Type: Hybrid

What You’ll Do

• Business Identification & Engagement: utilise your technical expertise to enhance performance across key service lines. Build strong relationships with Business Units (BUs) to identify value-adding opportunities. Facilitate discussions to understand business needs and transformation goals.
• Proposal Development: Collaborate with delivery partners and stakeholders to craft tailored solutions. Lead the development of proposals, ensuring clarity and alignment with objectives. Present proposals to secure stakeholder buy-in.
• Project Planning & Execution: Lead blueprinting sessions to define project objectives and success criteria. Develop robust project plans that include risk management and resource allocation. Oversee the execution of projects, ensuring timely delivery within budget.
• Collaboration & Team Leadership: Inspire and lead the delivery team, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. Promote cross-functional collaboration to optimise outcomes. Conduct post-delivery reviews to evaluate success and gather feedback.

What We’re Looking For

• A degree or Master’s level education (or equivalent experience).
• Proven experience in end-to-end project delivery within a complex regulatory environment.
• Strong stakeholder management and problem-solving skills, with the ability to navigate dynamic priorities.
• Technical knowledge in any of the ESS key service lines and a solid understanding of change management approaches.
• Excellent communication and facilitation skills, with the ability to present complex ideas clearly.
• Experience in proposal development and project planning, preferably in utilities.
• Project Management certification is desirable.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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