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
Tier 2 — AI Practitioner
Applies AI to optimise processes and decisions
Designs prompts and workflows that leverage AI for analysis, reporting, or automation. Evaluates AI output quality and bias. Identifies new AI use cases within their function. Shares best practices with the team.
Role-Specific AI & Digital Skills
- Use AI tools to support analysis, research, and content drafting
- Apply AI to improve efficiency of reporting and documentation
- Use digital collaboration tools to support remote delivery and client engagement
- Maintain data integrity and apply critical review to AI-generated outputs
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