Consultant

Location: Darlington
Contract: Interim

About the role

Our client, a combined authority in the North East of England, is looking for an experienced Consultant to join its team on an interim basis. The role provides advisory and delivery support to the organisation, helping to move live priorities forward and giving officers and senior stakeholders the capacity and expertise they need.

You will work closely with internal teams, partner organisations and senior decision makers, taking responsibility for defined pieces of work from scoping through to delivery. This includes analysing information, developing recommendations, preparing clear reports and papers, and supporting the implementation of agreed actions.

The role suits a consultant who can step into a public sector setting quickly and work independently. Sound judgement, strong communication skills and the ability to build credibility with a wide range of stakeholders will be important, as will a practical approach to getting things done within a structured governance environment.

Main responsibilities

• Deliver defined pieces of advisory and project work for the authority, from scoping through to completion
• Gather and analyse information, evidence and data to inform recommendations
• Prepare clear, well-structured reports, briefings and papers for officers, senior leaders and committees
• Support the planning, delivery and monitoring of projects and programmes, including risks, issues and dependencies
• Engage with internal teams, partner organisations and external stakeholders, and manage working relationships
• Provide expert input and guidance to colleagues on matters within your area of experience
• Support governance, assurance and reporting requirements
• Share knowledge and good practice with the team during the assignment
• Maintain accurate records and documentation, and meet agreed deadlines

Requirements

Essential

• Proven experience working as a Consultant or in a comparable advisory role
• Experience delivering work to agreed timescales and budgets
• Strong analytical, report writing and presentation skills
• Confident working with stakeholders at different levels of seniority
• Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
• Good IT skills, including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Previous experience in a combined authority, local authority or wider public sector setting
• Experience of regional economic, regeneration, transport or skills programmes
• Experience supporting funded programmes and associated reporting
• A relevant professional qualification

The offer

• Interim position based in Darlington
• Rate, start date, duration and working pattern to be confirmed with candidates
• The chance to make an immediate contribution to live priorities within a public sector organisation

If you are an experienced Consultant looking for an interim role in Tees Valley, this position offers varied, high-visibility work within a combined authority. Apply below.