Delivery Associate Opportunities
Work with RKMS as an approved consultant, trainer, auditor, tutor, assessor or delivery specialist.
The RKMS Delivery Associate pathway is designed for experienced professionals who may be considered for client-facing delivery opportunities across consultancy, training, auditing, compliance, management systems, assessment and apprenticeship support.
Support RKMS client delivery
RKMS works with organisations across a range of consultancy, training, compliance and management systems activities. From time to time, we may need approved associates to support delivery where their experience, competence, availability and location align with client requirements. As a Delivery Associate, you may be considered for suitable assignments on a project-by-project basis.
What Delivery Associates may support
- Consultancy projects
- ISO and management systems implementation
- Internal auditing and supplier auditing
- Training delivery
- Workshop facilitation
- Assessment and learner support
- Apprenticeship delivery support
- Compliance reviews
- Quality, environmental and health and safety projects
- Business improvement activities
- Documentation and process development
- Client support and advisory work
Who this pathway is for
This pathway may be suitable for professionals and organisations with relevant experience in consultancy, training, assessment, auditing, compliance, management systems or apprenticeship delivery. Examples include:
- ISO consultants
- Quality professionals
- Environmental and sustainability consultants
- Health and safety consultants
- Internal auditors
- Trainers and facilitators
- Tutors and assessors
- IQAs and apprenticeship specialists
- Business improvement practitioners
- Compliance professionals
- Specialist subcontractors and consultancy organisations
Benefits of becoming a Delivery Associate
- Be considered for suitable RKMS client projects
- Work with an established consultancy and training provider
- Access clearly scoped assignments
- Support a wide range of organisations and sectors
- Build an ongoing professional relationship with RKMS
- Work flexibly as an independent associate
- Benefit from structured onboarding and quality expectations
- Operate under a clear Code of Practice and delivery framework
How delivery opportunities are allocated
Delivery work is not guaranteed. RKMS considers a range of factors before allocating or offering assignments, including:
- Client requirements
- Relevant competence and qualifications
- Sector experience
- Location and availability
- Professional background
- Quality and performance history
- Insurance and compliance status
- Conflicts of interest
- Suitability for the specific project
Where an opportunity is suitable, RKMS will confirm the project scope, expectations, commercial arrangements and any specific client requirements.
Professional standards
RKMS expects Delivery Associates to work professionally, ethically and consistently. Associates may be required to comply with RKMS policies, project requirements, quality assurance arrangements and the RKMS Delivery Code of Practice and Conduct. Delivery Associates should be able to demonstrate appropriate competence, experience and professionalism for the services they provide.
What RKMS looks for
- Relevant professional experience
- Appropriate qualifications or certifications
- Strong communication skills
- Reliable project delivery
- Ability to work with clients, learners and employers professionally
- Clear records and timely administration
- Commitment to quality and continuous improvement
- Appropriate insurance where required
- Willingness to follow RKMS systems, processes and standards
A flexible associate model
The Delivery Associate pathway is designed to support flexible collaboration. Associates remain independent and are not employees of RKMS. Approval onto the pathway does not create an obligation for RKMS to offer work or for the Associate to accept every opportunity. This flexibility helps RKMS match the right expertise to the right client requirement.
Apply to become a Delivery Associate
If you have relevant consultancy, training, auditing, assessment, apprenticeship or compliance delivery experience, we would be pleased to hear from you.
All applications are subject to review, approval, onboarding and applicable RKMS terms. Delivery opportunities are not guaranteed.