Business Consultants for hire in Edinburgh

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    candidates

    Resume updated in last 6 months

  • Most popular skills

    Communication Skills7%
    Analysis Skills7%
    Leadership5%
  • Education level

    Master's degree53%
    Vocational or technical training21%
    Bachelor's degree18%
  • Years of experience

    6-10 years60%
    More than 10 years40%
  • Current company

    Lloyds Banking Group
    Eurofins
    Sage
  • Time at current job

    More than 5 years50%
    1-2 years33%
    Less than a year17%

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Last updated: 23 Oct 2026

Business Consultant: Cost of hiring?

  • Common salary in Edinburgh: £107,268 yearly
  • Typical salaries range from £98,851 – £116,402 yearly

*Indeed data (GB)

  • Senior Customer Consultant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    SIAFood Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 Food Hygiene CertificateLevel 2 in Food Safety

    Skills

    B2B SalesOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsTime ManagementAnalysis SkillsSales
  • Software Consultant, HR Management

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    DBS Check ProcessingServingDriving LicenceFood Hygiene CertificateFood and Beverage ServiceEnglish

    Skills

    Time ManagementCommunication SkillsOrganisational SkillsSystem AdministrationMicrosoft Office SuiteMicrosoft Office
  • Change Management Consultant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    First Aid CertificationSix Sigma Green BeltMilitaryProgramme Management

    Skills

    Analysis SkillsCommunication SkillsPresentation SkillsLeadershipManagementCoaching
  • Plumber/Maintenance Person

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CSCSDriving LicenceAsbestos Awareness

    Skills

    Communication SkillsTime ManagementOrganisational SkillsTelecommunicationCustomer ServiceReport Writing
  • Business Continuity, Resilience, Risk Analysis and Information security Consultant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    Car up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingDriving Licence

    Skills

    Driving LicenceOrganisational SkillsCommunication SkillsCar up to 3.5 TonnesDrivingChildcare
  • MBA Consultant

    Edinburgh

    Licenses & certifications

    CoachingSales

    Skills

    B2B SalesAnalysis SkillsAccount ManagementPartnership BuildingSalesB2B

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What's the average time to fill a business consultant role?

The average time to fill a business consultant role is 133 days, calculated from the moment the job is posted until a candidate accepts the offer.

What skills do business consultants tend to have?

According to the candidates available on Smart Sourcing, the most common skills for a business consultant include: communication skills, analysis skills and leadership.

What licenses or certifications are common for business consultants?

Common licenses or certifications for business consultants include: Driving Licence, First Aid Certification and Business Analysis.

What are some job titles related to business consultants?

According to Indeed's Smart Sourcing data, job titles related to business consultants include: plumber/maintenance person, business support administrator and business continuity, resilience, risk analysis and information security consultant.

What level of education is common for a business consultant?

Master's degree is the most common level of education for a business consultant in Edinburgh, according to available candidates on Smart Sourcing.

How many years of experience is common for a business consultant?

Most business consultants have 12 years of professional experience.

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