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Skills Consultancy

Bespoke solutions for employers from the global skills partner of choice.

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How can skills consultancy help employer organisations?

We understand that every organisation’s skills challenges, goals and priorities are unique. Which is why we offer bespoke skills consultancy, where everything we do is tailored exactly to your needs.

As the global skills partner of choice, our approach to consultancy is defined by true collaboration. We get to know your organisation in detail, so it feels like you’re working with a partner, not a third party.

We’re proactive and practical, with decades of experience in workforce development giving us the knowledge and networks to help you achieve your ambitions.

Whatever skills needs you have, talk to us about how we can support you.

Here’s just a few examples of the varied skills consultancy services we’ve delivered: 

 

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Cultural transformation

What we did:

We developed a bespoke training programme for a UK housing association to embed a customer-first culture within their organisation. 

How we did it:

  • Conducted focus groups with staff to capture insights and shape the programme 
  • Created a structured, quality assured programme with elearning content and robust assessment 
  • Built in-house capability through train-the-trainer and assessor training 

The impact

Lasting cultural change, improved customer experience and empowered internal teams. 
                                


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Strategic CSR impact 

What we did:

We partnered with a global food delivery platform to align their CSR investment with workforce development priorities. 

How we did it:

  • Analysed skills gaps and identified appropriate development programmes 
  • Managed the project end to end, from sourcing training providers to implementation and evaluation 
  • Created communications plans and learner support to maximise uptake and completion

The impact

Effective use of CSR budget, measurable skills growth within the workforce and increased employee engagement. 

             

 

Talk to us about your skills needs


 
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Local workforce development 

What we did:

We supported a global oil and gas company with their workforce development strategy as they established a new production facility. 

How we did it:

  • Identified the critical skills required for safe, compliant and efficient operations 
  • Validated and quality assured training programmes to meet international standards 
  • Developed training frameworks and career pathways to build local expertise 

The impact

Reduced reliance on expatriate talent and created long-term employment opportunities to support economic growth. 

                                



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Leadership excellence 

What we did:

We worked with an international police force to create a flagship leadership development programme. 

How we did it:

  • Designed a bespoke programme aligned to modern policing leadership principles 
  • Developed rigorous assessment and evaluation tools to ensure consistency and credibility 
  • Validated and quality assured the training and awarded digital credentials for formal recognition of achievement 

The impact

Strengthened strategic capability and set high standards for leadership across the organisation.  

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Why do companies partner with us for Skills Consultancy?

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Tackling skills shortages in the housing sector with PfP Thrive

From guiding their APAR application to designing the curriculum and preparing for EPA, we helped PfP Thrive get ready for apprenticeship delivery.

See PfP Thrive's story

 

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Mapping out career progression with Worldchefs 

Worldchefs delivered something unique and impactful in the culinary industry, working with us to develop a prestigious skills recognition framework for chefs. 

See Worldchefs’ story