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Role Description As an Associate Consultant, you will deliver exceptional BPM support during a time of service transition. - Part of a team of brilliant consultants applying business process management expertise. - Facilitate workshops and engage with diverse groups of stakeholders. - Encourage a shift toward a process-oriented culture. Accountabilities of the role will include: - Process Management: - Apply business process management expertise, including experience in process architecture. - Conduct process mapping/modeling and end-to-end scenario design using SAP Signavio BPM suite. - Drive adoption of process standards and governance, partnering across business functions. - Utilise strong process communication and facilitation skills to collaborate with diverse stakeholders. - Business and Data Analysis: - Analyse and interpret data to convert raw information into actionable insights. - Contribute to continuous improvement by identifying inefficiencies and suggesting opportunities for enhancement. - Reporting: - Prepare detailed reports outlining findings and recommendations. - Manage team governance, such as running stand-ups and assisting Senior Stakeholders with reporting. - Client interaction and communication: - Work with key stakeholders to understand their needs and provide updates on project progress. - Build positive client relationships to foster repeat business. - Collaboration and supporting key projects: - Collaborate closely with team members to maintain a consistent approach to client projects. - Driving communications: - Lead on relevant communications plans, including posting news and managing "lunch and learn" schedules. - Support communications with internal and external teams. - Adhoc admin: - Support all other team admin tasks as needed, primarily within Microsoft 365 and other systems. Qualifications - Proven experience of SAP Signavio and Business Process Management. - Strong planning, organisation and delivery discipline. - Experience in managing multiple stakeholders with differing priorities. - Comfortable working in ambiguous or changing environments. - Excellent written and verbal communication skills. - Strong problem-solving mindset with a focus on outcomes. - Ability to anticipate delivery risks early and intervene decisively. - Demonstrable experience of effective project governance and commercial awareness. Requirements - Able to impress and build trust with the customer at every interaction. - Confident operating as the face of delivery, including in challenging conversations. - Demonstrates strong alignment to Pace values, role-modeling openness and collaboration. - Sets the tone for a high-performing, inclusive and outcomes-focused delivery culture. - Highly credible, composed and resilient; able to perform under pressure. - Pragmatic and commercially aware, with a strong bias towards delivery and results. - Excellent communicator, able to translate complex project progress into clear messages. Benefits - An opportunity to join a high-growth, scale-up consulting firm. - A dedicated focus on your individual personal development. - Access to Corporate APM membership benefits and additional professional development. - Company benefits include: - Pace Pension. - 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays. - Private Healthcare* - Life Assurance* - Critical Illness* - Holiday Purchase Scheme. - Electric Car Scheme* - Cycle To Work Scheme* - Birthday Day off, Paid Volunteer Day off. - Reservist Leave. - Enhanced Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave. - Work from Abroad policy. - Regular company and team events. - Discounted shopping with ADS Rewards. - *Available to permanent employees only. Company Description Pace is one of Europe’s fastest-growing UK-based management consultancies, transforming the industry with a focus on delivering measurable customer value. - Pace tackles complex challenges across the Legal, Central Government, and National Infrastructure sectors. - By optimising people and systems, we help organisations enhance efficiency and achieve significant savings. - At Pace, we recognise that we are only as good as our people.

Job Title: Stakeholder and Communications Manager (Consultant) – National Infrastructure Location: Remote, with national travel when required Duration: Permanent Start: ASAP Salary: £75,000 - £85,000, depending on experience At Pace, our consultants genuinely care about the impact our work has on our customers and their customers alike. We are ‘problem solvers’ who call on our collective experience, knowledge and skills to support customers to access benefits early. We are reimagining how consulting services are delivered, taking a human-centred approach, and our work is having a material impact on people's lives. Due to growth of an ongoing programme of work, you will join our team as Stakeholder and Communications Manager within the National Infrastructure sector where you will play a key role in building and maintaining relationships across diverse stakeholder groups on behalf of our clients. Role: The Stakeholder and Communications Manager will proactively engage with planning and implementing stakeholder engagement and communications strategies, ensuring alignment with client objectives, governance standards, and industry best practice. Accountabilities of the role will include: Oversight of stakeholder engagement and communications: - Act as the primary point of contact for stakeholder and communications issues and opportunities - Ensure compliance with statutory consultation requirements and industry codes of practice - Promote transparency and inclusivity in engagement activities. - Drive continuous improvement in stakeholder engagement and communications processes Stakeholder Engagement: - Identify, map, and prioritise stakeholders across government, industry, and community sectors - Build and maintain trusted relationships with senior stakeholders, including Local MPs, local authorities and delivery partners - Facilitate engagement forums, consultations, and workshops to gather input and manage expectations - Monitor stakeholder sentiment and proactively address concerns to maintain programme reputation and support delivery to time and budget Communications Management: - Design and deliver integrated communications plans covering internal and external audiences - Produce high-quality content for reports, presentations, press releases, and digital channels - Ensure messaging consistency across all programme communications and media - Manage crisis communications and reputational risk in line with organisational protocols - Oversee branding and compliance with client and industry standards Required skills and experience: - Experience in stakeholder engagement and communications within complex environments - Excellent written and verbal communication skills, with ability to influence at senior levels - Proven ability to manage complex stakeholder landscapes and resolve conflicts - Strong interpersonal skills in complex settings - Knowledge of infrastructure sector standards and public consultation requirements. What’s in it for you? - An opportunity to join a high-growth, scale-up consulting firm; we see an opportunity to make a material difference to how clients are served, and are on a mission to create environments that thrive for our clients. - A dedicated focus on your individual personal development: managed through annual performance appraisals, individual personal development plans, and our bi-weekly ‘continuous conversations’ programme. - Access to Corporate APM membership benefits and additional professional development through a personal training budget (subject to approval of a relevant business case) Company benefits include: - Pace Pension - 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays - Private Healthcare* - Life Assurance* - Critical Illness* - Holiday Purchase Scheme - Electric Car Scheme* - Cycle To Work Scheme* - Birthday Day off, Paid Volunteer Day off - Reservist Leave - Enhanced Maternity Leave, Paternity Leave - Work from Abroad policy - Regular company and team events - Discounted shopping with ADS Rewards *Available to permanent employees only. Your Pace team: Pace is one of Europe’s fastest-growing UK-based management consultancies, transforming the industry with a focus on delivering measurable customer value. Pace tackles complex challenges across the Legal, Central Government, and National Infrastructure sectors. By optimising people and systems, we help organisations enhance efficiency, boost productivity, and achieve significant savings in time, cost, and resources. At Pace, we recognise that we are only as good as our people. Apply today to find out about the great things we’re achieving together and the fun we have as a team.

About Pace Pace is a content marketing agency that helps brands connect with audiences through smart strategy, compelling storytelling, and beautifully crafted content. We partner with some of the most recognized names in financial services to deliver work that is clear, human, and impactful. We’re building a bench of experienced go-to contract writers with deep wealth and financial services expertise to support ongoing and future client needs. Please note: Candidates must reside and complete projects within the United States exclusively. The Opportunity We’re seeking seasoned writers with proven experience creating content for wealth management, private banking, investing, and financial advisory audiences. This is an evergreen freelance opportunity ideal for writers we can call on for one of our biggest clients when projects require specialized financial knowledge, strong editorial judgment, and the ability to translate complex topics into engaging, audience-centric stories. You’ll collaborate with Pace employees to develop content across channels, adapting to brand voice while maintaining accuracy, clarity, and compliance awareness. What You’ll Do - Write and edit high-quality content, including long-form thought leadership, web and social content, video scripts, executive communications, and sales enablement materials - Develop clear, compelling narratives around wealth, investing, financial planning, and related topics - Translate complex financial concepts into accessible, audience-appropriate language - Collaborate with editors and creative partners to refine content through revisions - Contribute to brainstorming and ideation sessions when needed - Apply brand guidelines and editorial standards consistently - Apply SEO and AI-aware content best practices to improve discoverability across traditional search and AI-driven platforms - Work confidently within established workflows and deadlines - Deliver clean first drafts that require minimal structural revision - Support content planning and idea development as projects require What We’re Looking For - Demonstrated experience writing for wealth management or financial services clients - Strong understanding of financial topics such as investing, retirement, planning strategies, and market insights - Exceptional writing, editing, and storytelling skills - High attention to detail and accuracy (especially in regulated environments) - Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively - Organized, reliable, and deadline-driven Experience & Education - Bachelor’s degree in English, Journalism, Finance, or a related field preferred - 5+ years of professional writing or editing experience within the financial industry, either in-house or agency-side. Engagement Details - Project-based assignments, as needed - Fully remote, with flexibility depending on project scope and timelines

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