UK early careers
We have a variety of early careers opportunities in the UK where you can build a rewarding career, power your curiosity, and create impact for clients and communities.
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Graduate programmes
If you’re a graduate in the UK, you can enter one of our major business areas directly or enter one of our rotational schemes if you’d like to try out a few different areas of the business. We have several streams available for you to join.
If you have a specialist background, and already know the path you want to take, you can move into a flexible programme in digital, or design, engineering, and science. If you don’t have a specialist background, you can enter one of our rotational schemes for a breadth of experience before you specialise. Either way, you’ll develop key skills from day one surrounded by diverse experts who will help you hone your craft - setting you up for success and preparing you for your future career.
Our graduate programmes are designed to give you practical experience working on client and internal projects. As part of the graduate programme, you’ll be part of a cohort with access to learning and development opportunities. You will be encouraged to build your network and collaborate with our people to achieve impactful results.
As a graduate consultant, you can join one of two 18-month rotational schemes: strategy and growth, or business transformation. Whichever you choose, we’ll place real trust in you from day one, valuing the unique perspective you’ll bring to our dynamic team. Starting as an analyst, you’ll experience a breadth of business areas before you decide on your future career path.
Our digital scheme is pushing boundaries as we design and deliver breakthrough solutions to prepare our clients for a bold future. You'll join an 18-month programme, working with several teams across digital, and gaining experience in different sectors helping to drive innovation through new technologies.
Within our DES scheme, you’ll have the opportunity to work in our Global Innovation and Technology Centre just outside of Cambridge, where we turn ingenious ideas into physical and digital reality. As you join the programme, you'll work within one of our specialist teams across DES, gaining valuable experience to support you in developing as an expert within a specific sector.
As part of our DES opportunities, you could join us a research consultant where you can work within one of our specialist teams, acquiring a foundational grounding in qualitative, quantitative, and/or digital community-based research. Our research consultant roles will be based in our Farringdon office in London.
One of the standout aspects of PA is the chance to grow at your own pace. The firm encourages you to take on responsibilities that are above your current level, allowing for accelerated personal and professional development.”
Summer internships
If you’re a penultimate-year undergraduate (or finalist planning a Masters), we have a number of summer internship options available. Our internships are eight weeks long and will give you the opportunity to gain valuable work experience and insights into life at PA.
Our summer internship programmes are designed to give you practical experience and insight working on client or internal projects. As part of the summer internship programme, you’ll get access to unique learning and development opportunities, and be encouraged to build your network and collaborate with our people to achieve impactful results. Towards the end of the internship, you’ll have the opportunity to showcase your project and learnings to an audience at PA.
PA breathes ingenuity, even during its onboarding. Putting together creative and engaging activities for a smooth onboarding process is a testament to the culture and mindset here at PA.”
Industrial placements
Several of our services and sectors offer 12-month placements for students requiring a year in industry as part of your degree. Complete the year successfully, and you can expect to be fast-tracked through the graduate recruitment process when you finish your studies.
Our industrial placement programmes are designed to give you practical experience and insight through work on client and internal projects. As part of the industrial placement programme, you’ll get access to learning and development opportunities, and be encouraged to build your network and collaborate with colleagues to achieve impactful results.
My time at PA Consulting from a placement student to an analyst has been incredibly rewarding so far having had the opportunity to get involved in numerous industries and deliver value to multiple clients. The people I’ve met have been super friendly and are always happy to make the time for introductions or provide support regardless of whether they are an Analyst or Partner.”
Apprenticeships
Unlock your potential with our apprenticeship programme, where you'll have the chance to develop your skills and gain invaluable hands-on experience in software development. You'll work on some of the most complex and exciting digital initiatives, using cutting-edge coding platforms and modern tools, all while collaborating with our top digital experts.
As an apprentice at PA, you'll embark on a journey to become a top-tier software developer and consultant. Guided by industry experts, you'll have endless opportunities to expand your knowledge and tackle challenging projects. You'll be an integral part of our team, with the freedom to grow your network both within PA and across the broader industry.
Digital technology solutions apprenticeship overview
At PA, you will be enrolled on the L6 Digital Technology Solutions apprenticeship delivered by QA training. Upon successful completion of this three-year apprenticeship, you will gain a L6 Bachelors Degree in Digital & Technology Solutions Professional.
The BSc (Hons) Digital and Technology Solution Degree Apprenticeship equips you with the core technical skills, knowledge, and behaviours needed for the development of innovative digital solutions. Through a blend of structured and self-directed learning, along with hands-on experience working on client and internal projects, you’ll gain expertise in either data science or architecture engineering and DevOps.
Practical experience and networking
Our apprenticeship programme is designed to provide you with practical technical and consulting experience, working on both client-facing and internal projects. You’ll be part of a supportive cohort with access to extensive learning and development opportunities. We encourage youto build your network,collaborate with colleagues and achieve impactful results through your apprenticeship journey.
My apprenticeship experience has been transformative! From hands on learning to working on impactful projects, PA has been a fantastic place to start and grow my career!”
My time as an apprentice at PA has been truly fulfilling. I've particularly appreciated the autonomous and entrepreneurial environment that PA fosters, allowing me to align my career with my goals in a unique way. The opportunities here to make a tangible impact, drive change, and contribute to client success have been invaluable.”
Inclusion and diversity
We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity – bringing ingenuity to life.
We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.
Adjustments or accommodations
Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us
