Graduate Consultant

Graduate Consultant – Management Consultancy
Location - Winchester, Hampshire
Salary: £28,000 to £30,000 plus bonus and excellent benefits
This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing management consultancy, with an enviable reputation and senior level client base. They are looking for a motivated and capable aspiring graduate to help support a first-class business change experience for their clients.
Our client’s team of analysts, consultants, software specialists and Defence SMEs work closely with their customers to deliver high-impact services and solutions. They also provide software applications and data science capability to support their clients decision-making processes.
About You
We believe knowledge, skills and experience of the following will enable you to excel in this role:

• A strong academic record with a high-class undergraduate degree in a relevant field (First Class, 2:1 or higher qualification), good A level grades.
  
• Previous work placement experience would be very useful.
  
• Confident presenting findings and recommendations to colleagues and clients, including at a senior level.
  
• Ability to consider long term goals and align decisions with the aims of the organisation.
  
• A strong communicator who can understand the customer’s needs, build positive relationships and assist in the development of tailored solutions.
  
• Confident in working across teams of different expertise, identifying areas to add value.
  
• A keen learner who strives to stay updated with relevant changes and best practices.
  
• Navigates challenges with a positive outlook.
  
• Flexible and able to adapt to change.
  
• Strong research capability.
  
• A self-starter able to work independently and within a larger team which may include internal team members and clients.
  
• Strong organisational and time management skills, with the ability to multi-task and prioritise your work.
  
• Attention to detail and the drive to see work through to completion.
  
• A positive and flexible approach to your work.
  
• Enjoys working in a fast paced, supportive environment.
  Knowledge and experience of the following is also of interest:
  
• Problem solving in various scenarios, particularly those requiring critical thinking, or managing competing priorities.
  
• Experience in working in teams with a range of skills and expertise.
  
• Prioritising to work to changeable deadlines.
  
• Proficiency with Microsoft PowerPoint and Excel.
  
• Knowledge of Agile/Scrum development process.
  
• Ability to identify opportunities to share learning with others.
  
• Familiarity with digital tools and and/or project management software.
  
• Committed to professional development.
  
• Understanding of the UK MoD and Armed Forces.
  As a Graduate Consultant your role will include:
  Helping the team to apply creative and impactful solutions to their client’s challenges.
  Gathering client requirements and working with the team to propose solutions and make recommendations.
  Learning and using project management approaches to monitor delivery progress and support the client to prioritise.
  Proactively managing your work, supporting team members and developing your skills and experience.
  Taking pride in your work and understanding how your work contributes to delivering a great result for their clients.
  Researching best practices in the industry to support the wider team.
  Supporting administrative tasks for various areas including consultants, analysts and software developers.
  Developing strong relationships with the wider team.
  The role will require a blend of working from our clients Winchester office and some travel to client sites.
  Their main clients will be based around key UK Defence establishments in the south of England.
  It is a requirement that the successful candidate is eligible for Defence Security Clearance, which typically requires an individual to have been living in the UK for a minimum of five years with a right to work.
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  Graduate Consultant – Management Consultancy