Business Transformation Graduate Programme

Company description

We have received a high volume of applications for this role, we will be shortly closing this role. To avoid disappointment we would advise that you apply as soon as possible.  

About us

We believe in the power of ingenuity to build a positive human future. 

As strategies, technologies, and innovation collide, we create opportunity from complexity.

Our diverse teams of experts combine innovative thinking and breakthrough technologies to progress further, faster. Our clients adapt and transform, and together we achieve enduring results.

We are over 4,000 strategists, innovators, designers, consultants, digital experts, scientists, engineers, and technologists. And we have deep expertise in consumer and manufacturing, defence and security, energy and utilities, financial services, government and public services, health and life sciences, and transport. 

Our teams operate globally from offices across the UK, Ireland, US, Nordics, and Netherlands.

PA. Bringing Ingenuity to Life.

Job description

Power Your Curiosity at PA   

Joining us as a graduate is a big step. Whether you’re coming from a specialist background or from an unrelated subject, we want you to be bold, stay curious and dive into the opportunities we have to offer.  

Our Graduates Make a Difference 

Business transformation is critical for organisations to adapt in ever-changing market landscapes. Joining our Business Transformation Scheme will give you an understanding of how large-scale schemes are delivered, how change is managed, how operating models are formed and other key issues faced by our clients.     

When you join as an Analyst, you’ll work on big things from day one. You’ll gain the knowledge and experience you need to build a successful career in consulting and contribute meaningfully to vital projects.   

No two days are the same. You could be researching our latest project and delivering your findings, visiting a client with a consulting team and representing the firm, or furthering your development through crucial learning — guided and mentored by one of our experts.   

A career at PA is what you make of it — so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact. 

Qualifications

• Undergraduate degree. We have no specific prerequisites in terms of degree grade or specialism. 

About You   

We’re looking for graduates who are:   

• Adaptable and able flex their style and thinking   
• Collaborative and work at their best in dynamic teams  
• Curious and want to broaden their understanding of the world   
• Credible and comfortable working with clients in high performance environments   
• Driven to succeed — and help others achieve the same   
• Open to change and have a growth mindset   
• Relationship builders — with both clients and peers   
• Strong analytical thinking and problem-solving skills with an ability to deliver practical results 
• Excellent communication skills, both written and oral, which allow you to work effectively with colleagues and clients 
• Hungry for new challenges   
• Have an enquiring mind, with the capability for innovative and analytical thinking  

The Offer   

• The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with talented people  
• As part of our 18-month Graduate Development scheme you will be given the opportunity to rotate through three of our capability teams building a variety of skills and experiences which will form the foundations of your consulting career.  Rotations available on this scheme are: Agile, Delivery, Operating Model, Operations and Improvements, People and Change and Sourcing, IT Strategy and Corporate Services   
• We work flexibly at PA, but your work base will be our London Victoria Office.  
• Salary potential: £32,500 with additional £3,500 transport allowance   
• This role will start in Autumn 2025 

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Additional information

Life At PA encompasses our peoples' experience at PA. It's about how we enrich peoples’ working lives by giving them access to unique people and growth opportunities and purpose led meaningful work.

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.

Find out more about Life at PA here.

We are dedicated to supporting the physical, emotional, social and financial well-being of our people. Check out some of our extensive benefits:

• Health and lifestyle perks accompanying private healthcare for you and your family
• 25 days annual leave (plus a bonus half day on Christmas Eve) with the opportunity to buy 5 additional days
• Generous company pension scheme
• Opportunity to get involved with community and charity-based initiatives
• Annual performance-based bonus
• PA share ownership
• Tax efficient benefits (cycle to work, give as you earn)

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 to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us on Earlycareers@paconsulting.com.