Potential earnings
£60,733.51
Directors in consultancy services plan, organise, direct and co-ordinate the activities, resources and development of consultancies working in a variety of sectors, liaise with clients and promotes their business.
Main tasks
- Reviews and advises on recommendations to clients with a view to maximising growth and improving business performance.
- Plans and directs research into business' strategy, policy, organisation, procedures, methods and markets and evaluates the results.
- Oversees and advises multiples projects to ensure they are delivered on time and to a high quality and contributes to the assessment of clients' needs.
- Builds relationships with clients, the local business community and relevant organisations and promotes their business.
- Plans work schedules, assigns tasks and delegates responsibilities to staff.
- Determines staffing, financial and other short- and long-term requirements.
Source: Office for National Statistics.
Salary and earnings
Average earnings
£36,035.00
Source: Office for National Statistics' Annual Survey of Hours and Earnings (ASHE).
Skills & knowledge
The top 5 most important skills and knowledge requirements relevant to this career.
Monitoring
Monitoring/Assessing performance of yourself, other individuals, or organizations to make improvements or take corrective action.
Writing
Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.
Active Listening
Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.
Speaking
Talking to others to convey information effectively.
Critical Thinking
Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.
Sales and Marketing
Knowledge of principles and methods for showing, promoting, and selling products or services. This includes marketing strategy and tactics, product demonstration, sales techniques, and sales control systems.
Education and Training
Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum and training design, teaching and instruction for individuals and groups, and the measurement of training effects.
English Language
Knowledge of the structure and content of the English language including the meaning and spelling of words, rules of composition, and grammar.
Administration and Management
Knowledge of business and management principles involved in strategic planning, resource allocation, human resources modelling, leadership technique, production methods, and coordination of people and resources.
Customer and Personal Service
Knowledge of principles and processes for providing customer and personal services. This includes customer needs assessment, meeting quality standards for services, and evaluation of customer satisfaction.
What course level do I need to study?
The level of study required will vary with each job, sector and company. The table below shows the level of study achieved by those currently working in this career choice.
Educational requirements: Level 3 NVQ; A Levels
Source: Office for National Statistics.
| Level of study | Percentage achieved |
|---|---|
| Level 0 | 2% |
| Level 1 | 2% |
| Level 2 | 9% |
| Level 3 | 10% |
| Level 4-5 (Higher Education) | 7% |
| Level 6 (Bachelors) | 50% |
| Level 7 (Masters or equivalent) | 20% |
| Level 8 (Doctorate) | 1% |
Source: Labour Force Survey (LFS) data.
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