Associate Consultant - Baines Simmons

Purpose of the Role

The Associate Consultant is engaged on a contract basis to deliver defined consulting and/or training services to clients. The role exists to provide flexible, high-quality capability to support client engagements, contributing to the delivery of outcomes aligned to project objectives while operating independently as a supplier.

This role is outcome-focused, with responsibility for delivering agreed services, outputs, or work packages rather than fulfilling an internal position within the organisation.

Key Responsibilities:

·      Deliver consulting and/or training services in line with agreed Statements of Work

·      Analyse client requirements and contribute to problem definition and solution development

·      Produce high-quality deliverables (e.g. reports, presentations, training materials)

·      Facilitate workshops, or training sessions where required

·      Manage own workload to ensure timely and quality delivery of outputs

·      Communicate effectively with stakeholders to clarify requirements and present findings

·      Identify risks, issues, or opportunities and proactively communicate them

Requirements

Required Skills and experience:

·      Demonstrable experience in a consulting, advisory, or training delivery role

·      Proven ability to deliver defined work packages independently

·      Strong analytical and problem-solving skills

·      Experience engaging with stakeholders to gather and interpret requirements

·      Excellent written and verbal communication skills

·      Aviation industry experience within a safety-critical or regulated environment

Desirable Skills and Experience:

·      Experience working within regulated environments (e.g. EASA, CAA or equivalent)

·      Familiarity with consulting methodologies and structured problem solving

·      Experience in training delivery or facilitation

·      Exposure to management systems, risk, or compliance frameworks

·      Prior experience working as an independent contractor or consultant