Business Consulting Director - #2170351

Business Consulting Director

3-Month contract – Inside IR35 – up to £800 per day

Glasgow based – hybrid working – 2 days a week onsite

Energy sector

Job Summary:

We are seeking an experienced Business Consulting Contractor to lead a client engagement focused on identifying and quantifying AI-driven savings and efficiency opportunities across Corporate Services functions. Lead discovery activities, engage business stakeholders, assess processes and operating models, develop value cases, and produce executive-level recommendations that help clients accelerate AI adoption, optimise costs, and improve operational performance.

What you'll be doing:

· Strategic Consulting & Stakeholder Management: Ability to engage effectively with senior stakeholders, facilitate workshops, challenge existing thinking, and provide pragmatic, outcome-focused recommendations.

· AI, Automation & Value Realisation: Ability to identify, quantify, and articulate AI-enabled business value, including cost savings, productivity improvements, service optimisation, and automation opportunities. Experienced in developing value-led business cases, assessing ROI, and producing actionable recommendations that support AI adoption and measurable business outcomes.

· Change & Adoption: Strong understanding of organisational change management, communications, training, and user adoption strategies to drive successful transformation outcomes.

· Discovery & Assessment: Experienced in conducting rapid discovery engagements, current-state assessments, maturity reviews, and gap analyses, translating findings into practical roadmaps and implementation plans.

· Commercial & Business Case Development: Ability to evaluate investment options, develop business cases, model benefits, and identify opportunities for operational efficiency and cost reduction.

· Communication & Facilitation: Excellent written, presentation, and facilitation skills, with the ability to synthesise complex information into clear executive-level outputs and recommendations.

Experience

AI Savings Identification & Value Realisation:

Demonstrated experience identifying, assessing, and quantifying AI-enabled cost reduction, productivity improvement, and automation opportunities across Corporate Services functions, including HR, Finance, Procurement, IT, Legal, Facilities, and Shared Services. Skilled in conducting rapid assessments, facilitating stakeholder workshops, developing value-led business cases, estimating financial and operational benefits, and producing actionable recommendations that enable clients to prioritise and realise AI-driven efficiencies at scale.

Key Competencies:

• Leadership: Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire teams.
• Strategic Thinking: Ability to think strategically and provide innovative solutions.
• Client Focus: Strong client service orientation with a commitment to delivering value.
• Adaptability: Flexibility to adapt to changing client needs and environments.
• Collaboration: Ability to work collaboratively with clients and team members.