PEOPLE & CHANGE WHAT WE LOOK FOR
There’s an intensity to life here and a pace you need to work at. It’s what means we make an incredible difference. One that you will be proud of. It also means there are key values and attributes you’ll need to succeed.
You’ll be determined, tenacious and driven. We’ll trust you to deliver from day-one, so you need to be ready to seize opportunities. It will be complex, difficult work. But it will be incredibly rewarding for the right people.
Attributes we look for
We assess everyone on their own merits. Whatever your background, it’s your analytical problem-solving skills and dedication to going the extra mile for our clients that will set you apart. This is what helps us deliver the most creative and effective solutions for our clients.
Analytical & Problem-Solving Capability
An analytical approach combined with the drive to get stuck into a complex challenge. You’ll always want to deliver above expectation and be unfazed by complex projects.
Drive & Resilience
You’ll seize opportunities, pursue excellence and develop rapidly – pushing the limits of what’s possible. You’ll navigate the highs and lows to deliver exceptional outcomes.
Curiosity
Fascinated by possibilities and opportunities, you’ll be drawn to exploring new ideas and committed to unlocking your own potential.
Empathy & Self-Awareness
Like us, you’ll have EQ as well as IQ. You’ll understand your own strengths and recognise where you can improve. You’ll give and receive feedback and support with care and consideration.
Team Spirit and Humility
You’ll value collaboration and recognise the importance of sharing skills and knowledge. You’ll know when to ask for help – and when to offer it.
Exceptional People Skills
Exceptional people with exceptional people skills – this will be the best team you’ve ever been part of. Your talent for simplifying complex issues and presenting them in a compelling way will mean you fit right in. You’ll inspire others to aspire to more.
Agility & Adaptability
Pace, complexity and impact. You’ll need to be ready for them all. Things move and change fast at Newton. You’ll learn fast, adapt quickly and always be ready to do more.
COULD YOU BE A GOOD CONSULTANT?
Are you...?
Self-driven & determined
Early responsibility is a core part of being a consultant at Newton. To succeed, you’ll need to be comfortable taking the lead and looking for opportunities to improve things. Persevering with determination through the challenges is crucial.
Willing to travel
Working shoulder to shoulder with our clients is fundamental to achieving the best outcomes. By working with them directly, we can immerse ourselves in their world, seeing client challenges first-hand. This means being on-site and away from home during the week.
Flexible with your approach
Consulting isn’t your standard 9–5 role. Our ability to create meaningful impact for our clients sometimes involves working longer hours during a critical stage of the project. However, we also ensure that teams have time to relax when working together on-site, such as team nights and dinners.
A balance of IQ & EQ
While numerical and analytical skills are crucial, successful consulting requires you to work well with others. This could be with our clients, who you’ll work with early on in your career at Newton, or your wider team. Therefore, you’ll need to have a balance of IQ and EQ to thrive in this dynamic role. We achieve more through collaboration and cultivating stronger bonds.
Could you be a good consultant?
Watch these videos for advice from some of the faces of Newton who you might meet during your recruitment process.
Potential for Growth
The ability to reflect on your past performance is the foundation of growth and development for a career at Newton.
Transferable skills
Being part of a society or team demonstrates a keenness to go out and do things which will result in individual skills and behaviours.
Effective Communication
Communication skills are absolutely critical - it’s that two-way exchange of information to make sure that the problem is understood and the solution works to solve it.
Academic Background
Everything from core pure maths to geography - you don’t need to have a technical degree to be able to do this and really shine.
Intellectual Curiosity & Leadership Potential
It’s important to have a growth mindset; someone who challenges assumptions, explores all possibilities and demands better.
Looking for application tips?
Find out everything you need to know about applying for a job at Newton by watching our skills session videos.
Our graduate consulting capabilities
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Operations Consultant
- £49,000 - £53,000 starting salary package, £2.5K sign on bonus
- Site based, depending on project location, UK-wide
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Digital Consultant
- £49,000 - £53,000 starting salary package, £2.5K sign on bonus
- Site based, depending on project location, UK-wide
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People & Change Consultant
- £49,000 - £53,000 starting salary package, £2.5K sign on bonus
- Site based, depending on project location, UK-wide
UNDERGRADUATE SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
A chance for students to develop the skills needed to thrive in business consulting. This year, we will be running two streams. The Summer Academy – Pioneering Potential Programme for students from a lower socioeconomic background, and our Summer Academy to which we welcome all to apply.
FAQs
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Does it matter if I do not have a scientific or engineering background?Our consultants come from a variety of educational backgrounds, including art, music, and language. However, regardless of degree, our consultants are required to have strong analytical skills. There is a focus on testing your mathematical and data analysis abilities in our application process, but we do not require a science-based degree subject of our candidates.
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What are the key skills you look for?We look for brilliant people who’d bring a range of skills to Newton. As we work on some of the most complex problems in the UK, we look for strong analytical skills and creative problem-solving abilities. Additionally, we work hand-in-hand with our clients so excellent interpersonal and communication skills are incredibly valuable as well.
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Can I apply if I already have experience? Or should I apply to Experienced Hire?Our experienced hire positions are only open to people with a minimum of 3 years of relevant consulting experience. Our graduate positions are open for anyone to apply. However, we must be transparent and stress that these are graduate positions and cannot be adjusted for candidates with several years of experience in other industries. All our graduates are treated the same, so this could become tedious for someone with many years of experience in previous positions.
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Do I need to have a 2:1? Is the offer conditional on my degree?There is no formal degree classification required for the role, however, we do look for strong analytical skills which are assessed in our online test.
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Is there a limit to when I can apply after I’ve graduated? (e.g., if I graduated 3 or 4 years ago, can I still apply?)
We accept applications from already-graduated students, including previous candidates, so there is no time limit. That being said, if you have three or more years of relevant consulting experience, you would most likely be more suited to one of our experienced hire roles. More information about that can be found here: https://www.newtoneurope.com/careers/experienced
What you'll do
- Site-based depending on project location, UK-wide
- Public, Consumer and Defence and Infrastructure
What’s in it for you
- £49,000- £53,000 starting package, £2.5K sign on bonus
- Flexible start date, profit share, private medical insurance contribution and more
- Learning & Development and clearly defined career progression