New Skills Consulting

About Us

We combine sound technical skills and knowledge with a practitioner's understanding of how to translate policy and strategy into action. Our consultants have worked at a senior level in a range of economic development organisations, so they know how to deliver practical solutions that work in the real world.

Values

Our values shape the way we work with clients and how we run the business:

  • We believe in the value of skills, employment and business and care about the work we do.
  • We take a pragmatic approach, delivering work that has practical results and benefits.
  • We use clear, plain language to get our message across.
  • We always do what we say we will and strive to give something extra in every assignment.
  • We want working with us to be a positive and enjoyable experience.
  • We're a progressive employer, valuing and investing in the expertise of our team.

Experience

Since the company was established in 2005 we've built a strong reputation for providing high quality consultancy that delivers practical results. A selection of examples from our rapidly expanding client list include:

Economic development agencies and local authorities

One North East

Durham County Council

North Tyneside Council

South Tyneside Council

Newcastle City Council

Stockton Council

Tyne and Wear Development Company

Skills and employment organisations

LSC

Gateshead College

TyneMet College

Key Training

Van Hee Training

Tyne & Wear City Region Employment and Skills Partnership

Business and enterprise organisations

Business Link North East

Entrust

NE Business and Innovation Centre

Voluntary and community sector

Acumen Community Enterprise Development Trust

Social Enterprise Sunderland (SES)

Northern Pinetree Trust

VONNE

WEA