Consultancy (CNSL)

The provision of advice, assistance and leadership in any area associated with the planning, procurement, provision, delivery, management, maintenance or effective use of information systems and their environments. The consultancy can deal with one specific aspect of IT and the business, or it can be wide ranging and address strategic business issues.

Level 5
Provides well-informed advice, typically within a specific technical specialism, ensuring that it is properly understood and appropriately exploited, to enhance the effectiveness of significant activities.

Level 6
Manages provision of specialist knowledge over a range of topics including the role of IT in the business; in own areas of expertise provides advice and guidance influencing the effectiveness of the organisation's business processes.

Level 7
Takes responsibility for a significant consultancy business, including business development, sales to major clients, account management and managing the delivery of consultancy services over a wide range of topics, including the role of IT in the business.