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

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