Assistant Consultant (Consulting)

TL;DR

Assistant Consultant (Consulting): Delivering a full range of consultancy work to solve complex problems for clients and communities with an accent on on-the-job learning and structured professional development. Focus on tackling real-world challenges, rotating through different teams, and developing a wide-ranging consultancy skillset.

Location: Hybrid (Birmingham, UK); employees are encouraged to spend 60% of their time in the office or on-site with clients.

Company

An employee-owned global consultancy focused on providing powerful solutions to make a measurable difference to clients, communities, and the world.

What you will do

• Tackle real-world challenges across various sectors and industries from the first week.
• Deliver a full range of consultancy work through a structured 18-month development programme.
• Complete three rotations across different teams to gain a comprehensive understanding of the business.
• Collaborate with industry experts to address complex problems in the sectors the company operates in.
• Develop consultancy skills through a blend of formal classroom training and on-the-job learning.

Requirements

• Degree-level education (at least 2:1 or equivalent) in any subject.
• Strong people and organization skills.
• Preference for backgrounds involving quantification or research elements.
• Must be based in or able to work from the Birmingham office.

Culture & Benefits

• Employee-owned company culture emphasizing dedication and passion.
• Comprehensive benefits including private medical insurance, health screening, and life assurance.
• Company pension scheme and Group Share Incentive Plan.
• 25 days annual leave with the ability to buy or sell leave days.
• Support for volunteering activities (up to 5 days).
• Structured support system featuring a dedicated buddy, mentor, and career development manager.

Hiring process

• Submission of CV and a short application form.
• Completion of mandatory short assessments to evaluate strengths and problem-solving approaches.
• Interviews to explore CV and experience in detail.