Becoming a Contractor
Consulting in Change Management across the private and public sector
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Be your own boss
Working for Yourself
Transitioning from a permanent role to contracting
The transition from a permanent role to contracting can be a daunting process. It’s important to ensure you have the right advice and support to help you make the most of this change. First, it’s important to understand the differences between permanent roles and contracting roles.
Permanent roles typically involve long-term employment, often with benefits and stability. Contracting roles, however, are typically short-term, with no benefits and a higher rate of pay.
You will also need to think about the advantages and disadvantages of contracting and how it will affect your career and lifestyle. Contracting can be a great way to increase your income, but it can also be risky and require a greater commitment of time and energy. It’s important to understand what these risks are before committing to a contract.
The average day rate for a Change consultant in the UK can vary depending on experience between rates from £400-£800 per day.
The average day rate for a Change consultant in the UK can vary depending on experience between rates from £400-£800 per day.
Working for Yourself
Transitioning from a permanent role to contracting
The transition from a permanent role to contracting can be a daunting process. It’s important to ensure you have the right advice and support to help you make the most of this change. First, it’s important to understand the differences between permanent roles and contracting roles.
Permanent roles typically involve long-term employment, often with benefits and stability. Contracting roles, however, are typically short-term, with no benefits and a higher rate of pay.
You will also need to think about the advantages and disadvantages of contracting and how it will affect your career and lifestyle. Contracting can be a great way to increase your income, but it can also be risky and require a greater commitment of time and energy. It’s important to understand what these risks are before committing to a contract.
Ways to do contract work
1. Limited Company: This is when you set up your own limited company and work as a self-employed contractor. As a contractor you will be paid as a director of your own company, meaning they will be paid through the company rather than through PAYE. This allows the you to access the benefits of limited liability, meaning they can limit their personal liability in the event of their business failing.
2. PAYE: This is when you work as an employee of an organisation, usually on a fixed-term contract. As a contractor you will be paid through PAYE and will be subject to PAYE taxes and National Insurance. You will also be entitled to the same rights and benefits as a regular employee, such as holiday pay and sick pay. This option is often more attractive for contractors who are looking for the security of a regular income.
Advantages and disadvantages about contracting
Advantages
Flexibility – schedule that works for you and your family.
Tax Benefits – reduce tax liabilities. Deduct expenses related to your business.
High Pay – receive a higher rate of pay than full-time employees.
Autonomy –be in charge of your own work and make decisions if you’re working through a limited company.
Networking – stay in touch with a range of people, which can open doors for new opportunities.
Disdvantages
Limited Job Security – hired for a short time not guaranteed to be hired
Limited Benefits – no health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
No Unemployment Benefits – if you lose your job.
Lack of Protection – for workplace discrimination, making it difficult to address issues
Greater Responsibility – for taxes and record-keeping. filing their own taxes, which can be a significant burden.
Advantages and disadvantages about contracting
Advantages
Flexibility – schedule that works for you and your family.
Tax Benefits – reduce tax liabilities. Deduct expenses related to your business.
High Pay – receive a higher rate of pay than full-time employees.
Autonomy –be in charge of your own work and make decisions if you’re working through a limited company.
Networking – stay in touch with a range of people, which can open doors for new opportunities.
Disdvantages
Limited Job Security – hired for a short time not guaranteed to be hired
Limited Benefits – no health insurance, retirement plans, and paid time off.
No Unemployment Benefits – if you lose your job.
Lack of Protection – for workplace discrimination, making it difficult to address issues
Greater Responsibility – for taxes and record-keeping. filing their own taxes, which can be a significant burden.
Get Started
How to secure your first Change Management contract role
Get Started
How to secure your first Change Management contract role
Select a suitable date & register to become a Change expert
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How to brand yourself as a
Change Management Consultant
Branding yourself as a change management consultant helps you to build a professional reputation and establish credibility in the industry.
- It also helps you to attract and retain clients who are looking for a competent change management consultant.
- It enables you to stand out from the competition, as well as providing a platform to showcase your skills, experience, and qualifications.
- It allows you to position yourself as an expert in the field, helping to reinforce your value proposition and ultimately, your bottom line.
Agencies
Agencies that recruit for contract roles in Change Management
Branding yourself as a change management consultant helps you to build a professional reputation and establish credibility in the industry.
- Investigo
- Reed
- Lawrence Harvey
- Talent International
- Hays Recruitment
- Robert Walters
- Nigel Frank International
- La Fosse Associates
- B2E Consulting
- Computer Futures
- Triumph Consultants
- Freshminds Talent
- Spinwell Global
- Alexander Mann Solutions
- Change Recruitment Group
- Montash
- Recruitment Solutions
- InterQuest Group
- Sellick Partnership
- Opus Recruitment Solutions
- Alexander Mann Solutions
- Talent Point
- Searchability
- Resource Solutions Group
- Real Staffing
- Change Leaders
- Michael Page
- Lorien
- Hydrogen Group
- Exoeris
- Venn Group
- Harvey Nash
- The JM Group
- Modis
- People Source Consulting
- Berwick Partners
- Cast UK
- Itecopeople
Working with agencies as a change management consultant to find contract work can be highly beneficial for those seeking to expand their client base and diversify their portfolio.
4 Reasons to work with agencies
1. Can provide access to a range of different projects and clients and may offer the opportunity to network with other industry professionals.
2. Typically have a larger pool of resources, such as access to research and data, as well as a greater number of contacts, which can be invaluable to change management consultants.
3. Often have a better understanding of the marketplace and can provide valuable insight and advice on how to successfully manage change projects.
4. Agencies can provide a source of support, ensuring that the consultant’s efforts are successful.
Jobs boards to register your CV
- Glassdoor
- Indeed
- Monster
- CareerBuilder
- Simply Hired
- The Ladders
- Change Management Jobs
- JobServe
- Total Jobs
- Google for Jobs
- Jobsite
- CV Library
- Adzuna