At a Glance
- Tasks: Deliver strategic business advice and enhance partner performance through effective consulting solutions.
- Company: Dynamic consultancy firm focused on building strong partnerships and driving business growth.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, annual bonus, generous leave, and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Inclusive workplace with opportunities for career growth and personal development.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by transforming businesses and fostering long-term relationships.
- Qualifications: Experience in business consulting, relationship building, and strategic planning.
The predicted salary is between 45000 - 55000 £ per year.
Location: England
Workplace Type: Hybrid
Employment Type: Permanent
Seniority: Mid-Senior Level
About the role
Do you have a strong commercial mindset and the ability to build strong positive relationships with stakeholders? We are looking for individuals who can deliver a range of strategic, commercial and business planning advice and guidance. The main purpose of the Business Consultant role is to deliver value-added consulting solutions to SJP’s priority partnerships.
Key responsibilities include:
- Designing, building and delivering a Consultancy Proposition.
- Maintaining positive relationships with partner practices, including business planning and regular reviews aimed at enhancing their businesses and their commercial performance.
- Designing business improvement solutions and programmes, supporting and consulting to deliver successful well‑run and profitable businesses.
- Reviewing, measuring, and assessing the efficiency of relationships and tangible return on investment of each Partner relationship.
- Creating, building and delivering a business implementation plan, reflecting a comprehensive and accountable plan for the partner practice to achieve its goals.
- Working closely with partnerships to ensure that the right resource is available at the right time to support projects.
- Ensuring risk and compliance requirements are met on client outcomes, with regular reviews.
- Delivering “model office(s)” for priority businesses.
About you
We’re looking for people who have helped businesses transform and achieve positive client outcomes through building long‑term business relationships and influencing decisions through effective coaching.
Essential Criteria:
- Have previous experience of using data and insights to diagnose problems and inform decision making with proven relationship building skills.
- Be able to listen and adapt your style to be solution‑focussed, a coach, mentor or strategic planner as needed – you’ve operated previously as a true business partner.
- Experience of building strong relationships with key partners with evidence of influencing and coaching to improve performance and drive efficiencies.
- Strong commercial acumen and the ability to develop an implementation plan with partner businesses.
Desirable Criteria:
- CMI Level 5 Professional Consultancy (or equivalent) would be an advantage.
- You’d either be a qualified coach/Consultant or have relevant prior experience.
What's in it for you
We reward you for the work you do, whether that’s through our discretionary annual bonus scheme that reflects both personal and company performance, competitive annual leave allowance (28 days plus bank holidays, with the option to purchase an additional 5 days), or an online rewards platform with a variety of discounts. We also offer benefits to support whatever stage of life you are in:
- Competitive parental leave (26 weeks full pay)
- Private medical insurance (optional taxable benefit)
- 10 % non‑contributory pension (increasing with length of service)
Reasonable Adjustments
We are an equal‑opportunities employer and want to ensure our recruitment process is accessible and inclusive for all. If you require reasonable adjustment(s) at any stage, please let us know by emailing us at . Research tells us that applicants, especially those from under‑represented groups, can be put off from applying for a role if they do not meet all the criteria or have been on an extended career‑break. If you think you would be a good match for this role and can demonstrate some transferable experience, please apply, regardless of whether you tick every box.
What’s next
If you’re excited about this role and believe you have the skills and experience we’re looking for, we’d love to hear from you. Please submit an application and our team will be in touch. As a business regulated by the FCA we advise you to familiarize yourself with the conduct regulations and in particular consumer duty obligations prior to an interview with SJP.
Business Consultant - North Based employer: St. James's Place
As a Business Consultant at SJP, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive hybrid work environment that prioritises employee growth and development. With competitive benefits including a generous annual leave allowance, private medical insurance, and a non-contributory pension scheme, we are committed to rewarding your contributions while fostering a culture of collaboration and innovation. Join us in the North, where you can make a meaningful impact on partner practices and help drive their success through strategic consulting solutions.
