Membership, Consultancy Grades

1. Director/ Partner 

At least ten years experience in the relevant specialist field including leading a minimum of 20 significant assignments relevant to this category, preferably in organisations with complex legislative or bureaucratic backgrounds.  Extensive experience of leading or directing major, complex and business critical projects, bringing genuine strategic insight. Knowledge of the public sector and of current policy and political issues affecting it or a specific specialism relevant to the particular assignment. Demonstrates clear leadership and an ability to communicate with and work effectively at Ministerial/Board/CE level. Proven track record in quality assurance of deliverables to a high quality standard.

2. Principal Consultant 

At least eight years experience in the relevant field including leading a minimum of 20 significant assignments relevant to this category, preferably in organisations with complex legislative or bureaucratic backgrounds. Sound knowledge of the public sector and current policy and political issues affecting it or a specific specialism relevant to the particular assignment. Experienced in managing programmes of work/multiple workstreams.  Demonstrates clear leadership and an ability to work effectively with senior management.

3. Senior Consultant

At least five years experience in the relevant field including leading at least 12 significant projects relevant to this category, preferably in organisations with complex legislative or bureaucratic backgrounds. Fully trained and experienced in project management and in working with senior client representatives.  Familiarity of the issues and problems facing public sector organisations. Trained (and qualified as appropriate) and proficient in the standard methodologies relevant to the specific category.

4. Consultant

At least three years experience of providing support to at least 8 significant projects relevant to this category.  Experienced in taking a lead on specific project workstreams and successful in working in a team environment and in effecting skills transfer. Trained (and qualified as appropriate) and proficient in the standard methodologies relevant to the specific category.

5. Junior Consultant

At least two years experience of providing support to at least 4 significant projects relevant to this category. Trained in the standard methodologies relevant to the specific category.

6. Technician / Research Assistant

Typically an honours graduate with at least 12 months practical experience of providing technical support to projects, (e.g. web-based research, spreadsheet development, database construction/maintenance, project office support).