Consulting School and College Leaver Programme

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Consulting School and College Leaver Programme

Management Consulting

Transformation is at the heart of what we do. Our unique blend of strategy, technology, and management consulting expertise makes us the premier specialists for strategy-led, digitally-enabled, and results-driven transformation programmes. Through our transformative efforts, we enhance our clients' operations, manage costs, align people, processes, and technology initiatives, and support business growth to sustain or improve competitive advantage. We focus on their strategic objectives and address the critical issues they face today and in the future. You can start your journey in Management Consulting, where you’ll develop essential consulting and technical skills, gaining diverse experience across various roles and industries. Our Consulting practice has consistently ranked in the top three of The Times Top 100 Graduate Employer of Choice for Consulting for the past seven years. We are also proud recipients of two Management Consultancies Association Awards. Join us, and like hundreds of consultants before you, embark on a successful career with PwC.

Programme

Our School and College Leaver programmes are designed to help you develop your business skills through real client work, while studying towards qualifications that will give you a head start in your career. You’ll earn a competitive salary and receive coaching from our people, who are experts in their field. At the same time, thanks to our study support, you won’t need to worry about paying for course and exam fees, textbooks or revision materials.

What you'll do

You’ll work on both internal and client projects within teams ranging from 2 to 30+ members, gaining exposure to diverse industries. Projects are resourced nationally, so travel may be required. When not on a project, you'll be based at your home office.

Skill Development You'll develop core consulting skills through detailed analysis and making impactful business recommendations. This experience, paired with deep technical training and continuous learning opportunities, will prepare you to make a significant difference.

Comprehensive Training

Our tailored training covers:

- Consulting Skills

- Emerging Digital Tools and Technologies

These experiences and training opportunities will equip you with the capabilities to excel in your role.

What you'll gain

Programme Overview: Start with an inclusive and engaging induction that introduces our business operations and market approach. You'll develop the mindset, knowledge, skills, and behaviors essential for today's Consulting business.

Year 1: Internal Projects

Spend your first year on internal projects to understand how the Consulting business operates and to enhance your skills and industry knowledge.

Year 2: Client Exposure

In your second year, gain exposure to client work across various industries. Support client project teams with research, data collection and analysis, project management, and report writing. Benefit from on-the-job experience and expert coaching.

Qualifications Complete PwC’s Junior Management Consulting programme and a Level 4 apprenticeship, with our support for your studies while working with internal teams.

Career Progression After the scheme, you'll go through a promotion process to assess your eligibility for the Management Consulting graduate programme. If successful, you'll advance to the next stage of your career.

What you'll need

Minimum requirements are 112 UCAS tariff from up to three full A-Levels or equivalent (not including General Studies or Critical Thinking), and a Grade C or 4 or above in GCSE (or equivalent) English Language and Mathematics.

Exams must have been taken in the same sitting and resits are accepted only where modules or papers have been retaken in the same academic year. If you have any extenuating circumstances related to your exam marks or the sequencing of your exams, please declare this on your application and this will be considered as we review your application.

When to apply

Once you have submitted your application you'll have seven days to complete the online test, this is the first stage of our recruitment process. Applications for this role may close early should we receive a high volume of interest so we recommend prompt application to avoid disappointment.

About PwC

We work to build trust, deliver sustained outcomes and help clients solve their most important problems by combining human ingenuity and understanding with the right technology. Join us in Actuarial, Audit, Business Solutions, Consulting, Deals, Legal, Operate, Risk and Tax.

Our global strategy, called The New Equation, brings our purpose to life by bringing our people together to strive for imaginative ways of solving our clients' most important challenges. We’re investing in the areas that matter most. Building out our capabilities in ESG and Net Zero, and combining the diverse experiences and skills of our people with innovative technology to build trust and deliver sustained outcomes.

Employing over 25,000 people across the UK, attracting, retaining and investing in the best people is critical. In some areas, this could mean working towards a professional qualification. In return we ask that joiners are eager to learn, with business awareness, intellectual and cultural curiosity and the ability to build strong relationships. We encourage our people to work together to drive impact and deliver quality to our clients.

Graduates and undergraduates can expect to be part of a stimulating environment working on challenging projects in a culture that embraces difference and empowers them to think differently. Uniqueness and innovation is valued at PwC which is why we have The Deal for all employees that ensures the experience of working here is right for everyone. Your hard work and accomplishments will be recognised and rewarded with a competitive salary and tailored, flexible benefits.

Join our human-led, tech-powered team. Be a part of The New Equation.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button.

Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.