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