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Management consultants help organisations solve problems and improve efficiency.
You could work: evenings / weekends; away from home
There will be
2.4% more Management consultant jobs in 2027.
In your local area
On a typical day you might:
You'll travel often and may spend nights away from home.
You could work in an office or at a client's business.
You can get into this job through:
It may be useful to have a degree or postgraduate qualification in a subject like:
A postgraduate qualification, like a master's in business administration (MBA), may also be helpful.
You'll usually need:
You could do a junior management consultant higher apprenticeship and work your way up as your experience grows.
You'll usually need:
You can apply directly to become a management consultant or set up your own business if you've got relevant work experience in:
You may be able to join a graduate training scheme straight from university. Competition for places on schemes is strong, so it may help if you have:a minimum of a 2:
Foreign language skills are highly valued, as many firms work with international clients.
You may find it helps to become a member of a professional body like the Institute of Consulting.
You can find out more about careers in management consultancy from the [Management Consultancies Association | https://www.mca.org.uk/career-development/careers-advice/] and the [Chartered Management Institute | http://www.managers.org.uk].
With experience, you could become a partner in a management consultancy, work freelance or set up your own consultancy firm.
You could become a member of the Institute of Consulting and apply for certified management consultant status.
You can find out more about careers in management consultancy from the Management Consultancies Association and the Chartered Management Institute.