Consultant / IT, Digital, Data, Finance Systems, Technology Strategy Consulting

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This small and growing niche consultancy which works mainly with clients in the not-for-profit sector is looking to recruit a Business and IT Consultant who has previous ‘hands-on' experience within an IT Leadership / IT Project Manager role, and who has a demonstrable track record of providing strategic advice and identifying practical ways to improve operations.

Senior Level, Mid-Level and Junior Level Candidates Considered

The company is recruiting Consultants (all levels of experience considered) who have experience of working in a technical leadership role and who have the interpersonal skills and gravitas to influence at a senior level. Ideally, candidates will have had experience of working with not-for-profit organisations, either directly or in a voluntary capacity such as being a Trustee.

SALARY: Competitive Salary

LOCATION: Remote / Based from home, visiting client offices and attending meetings in London and elsewhere as required.

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

WORKING HOURS: 35 hours per week, subject to client commitments

PLEASE NOTE:  Candidates will need dedicated home office space so that they are able to work without distraction. The company will provide PC equipment, communications and other equipment as necessary.

JOB OVERVIEW

We have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Business and IT Consultant who has previous ‘hands-on' experience within an IT Leadership, Technology (Digital, Data, Strategy) and/or Finance Systems role with the ability to review processes and procedures and identify practical ways to improve them.

As a Consultant, you will work with other team members to deliver high quality services to clients on time and within budget.

You will have hands-on experience of IT leadership, planning and delivering systems to help meet strategic and operational business objectives.

APPLY TODAY

If this job looks like your ideal position, then please send in your CV as soon as possible for our Recruitment Team to review.

DUTIES

Your duties as a Consultant will vary depending on your level of experience and may include:

Delivering consultancy assignments

Plan and deliver consultancy work to a high standard and within budget

Manage day-to-day relationships with clients

Carry out meetings and facilitate workshops and preparing documentation

Undertake interviews in person or on the telephone

Assemble materials, reports, presentations, research and other documents

Undertake research of various types to support consultancy engagements

Help develop new work enquiries and document; draft proposals for new work

Monitor and control progress and cost against proposal and budget

Take part in presenting proposals

Developing the firm

Represent the organisation at events

Help to identify and secure new work

Contribute regularly to the intellectual capital and knowledge library

Contribute to the organisation's strategy, values and team culture

Produce technical research and materials

Attend and/or speak at external seminars and conferences

Record own time and expenses

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

Experience, Knowledge & Qualifications

Essential

Experience of IT / digital / data leadership and management at a senior level

Experience of reviewing businesses and associated processes and procedures, identifying practical options for improving them and managing the change associated with implementing new/improved processes

Experience of IT systems procurement and supplier management

Educated to a minimum of degree standard or equivalent

Strong working knowledge of Microsoft desktop applications, including Word, Excel and PowerPoint

Good knowledge of the not-for-profit sector, and the drivers and issues for clients in relation to information systems

Direct working knowledge of the effective application of IT to support business processes and user requirements

Knowledge of trends in IT and digital/web technology and their possible applications

First-rate report-writing skills

Excellent written communication skills and able to present ideas in writing to a wide range of audiences

Good oral communication and presentation skills

Able to make judgements; innovative, but practical, approach to problem-solving and handling difficult situations

Proactive, showing initiative and ability to work autonomously ("self-starter")

Able to work without close supervision

Desirable

Prior experience of working in a consultancy environment

Experience working with not-for-profit organisations

Experience of working remotely and communicating effectively with colleagues

Knowledge of software suppliers and their products used by charities, membership and other not-for-profit organisations

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV's of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF: AWDO-P6482

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