A proven route for experienced business leaders who want to help SMEs grow.

This is an opportunity to build your own consultancy under an established national brand, helping SME owners improve sales, profit, leadership and long-term business performance.

Whether you’re an experienced consultant, leaving corporate life or looking for a different challenge, Tinderbox gives you the structure, credibility and support to build a successful consultancy without starting from scratch.

Why join Tinderbox?

Many experienced professionals have the expertise to become successful consultants. However the main challenge is winning clients consistently, building credibility, creating repeatable processes and having the support behind you to focus on what you do best.

That’s where Tinderbox is different. Since 2009 we’ve helped more than 500 SMEs across the UK, working closely with business owners to solve problems, unlock growth and improve performance.

Around 75% of our work has historically come through trusted relationships with banks and accountancy firms, giving our consultants access to warm introductions that would take years to build independently.

You’ll also benefit from:

• an established and respected brand
• proven consultancy methodologies
• practical tools and resources
• marketing and business development support
• experienced colleagues to work alongside
• ongoing mentoring and development
• a national network of specialists

Most importantly, you’ll spend your time helping businesses rather than building everything from the ground up.

Who we’re looking for

We’re interested in experienced commercial people who have carried real responsibility. Typically, you’ll have:

• owned a P&L
• led sizeable teams
• delivered growth, turnaround or transformation
• worked closely with SME owners or boards
• built strong commercial relationships

You may already be an independent consultant. You may be leaving corporate life. You may have built a successful career in banking, finance, sales, operations or general management and want to use that experience differently. What matters most is that you genuinely enjoy helping businesses succeed.

Most people join us as an associate partner. This allows both sides to get to know each other while you begin building your consultancy using the Tinderbox model. As an associate partner you’ll receive:

• structured onboarding
• practical training
• support with client opportunities
• marketing and operational support
• access to our consultancy tools and methodology
• the backing of experienced specialists across the business

For many people this provides everything they need to build a rewarding consultancy career.

Progress to regional partner

For those who want to build something bigger, there is a clear progression route. Successful associate partners may be invited to become regional partners.

Regional Partners lead the development of a defined postcode-protected territory, build long-term relationships with local businesses and professional introducers and play a key role in the continued growth of Tinderbox. It is a genuine long-term business opportunity for people who want to create real value.

Why now?

We’re entering an exciting period of growth. Alongside our consultancy business we’re expanding our specialist recruitment offering and launching The Growth Experts – a new subscription platform designed to help even more SMEs access practical business support.

We’re therefore looking for experienced people who want to grow with us.

A confidential conversation

We’re selective about who joins Tinderbox because our reputation depends on the people representing our brand. If you think your experience, values and ambitions could be a good fit, we’d love to have a conversation.

Contact us on the details below:

Phil Birss – talent partner | phil.birss@tinderboxbd.com

Mike English – senior partner | 07545 432200 | mike.english@tinderboxbd.com

David Turner – managing partner | 07747 023610 | david.turner@tinderboxbd.com

We will assess mutual fit carefully. It has to work for both sides.