Junior Consultant (London, UK)

Overview

Please note that these roles are for those with 12 - 24 months demonstrable experience working in a similar professional services or consulting organisation who are eager to accelerate their consulting capability within a collaborative, fast-paced, and values-led organisation. If your experience falls outside of this requirement, please do take a look at the other roles that we have listed on our website.

Our Consultants are adept at supporting projects to deliver exceptional outcomes for clients. Working across a wide variety of sectors and services, Consultants play an important role in supporting client delivery, building client relationships, contributing to business development, and strengthening the wider practice and Q5 team.

Our consulting model is built around three key areas:

• Commercial & Business Growth
• Client Delivery
• Q5 Team Contribution

Key Responsibilities

Commercial & Growth

• Support business development activities through research, proposal development, and proofreading
• Support shaping proposals and opportunities for potential new business
• Demonstrate curiosity and proactivity in researching potential clients, sectors, and market trends
• Develop an understanding of consulting commercials and how a business operates
• Begin building and maintaining professional networks both internally and externally
• Demonstrate value to clients by identifying opportunities to extend project impact

Client Delivery

• Support the delivery of client projects and workstreams
• Think critically about client problems and proactively explore potential solutions
• Conduct effective and timely analysis, translating qualitative and quantitative insights into compelling client narratives
• Communicate clearly and professionally without unnecessary jargon
• Create high-quality presentations, reports, and client materials
• Support workshops, meetings, and stakeholder engagement activities
• Help manage project plans, logistics, and coordination
• Work closely with project teams to deliver successful outcomes

Q5 Team Contribution

• Demonstrate company values consistently in interactions with colleagues and clients
• Proactively contribute to the wider Q5 business initiatives including:
• Contribute to building our Sectors or Services
• Being part of our wellbeing initiatives and our Foundation work
• Support onboarding and integration of new joiners through buddying and collaboration
• Take ownership of personal development through regular feedback and continuous learning

Skills, Knowledge & Experience

Essential

• Bachelor’s degree or above
• 12 - 24 months’ demonstrable experience within a consulting or professional services environment
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• High attention to detail and organisation
• Proficiency in the MS Office Suite, particularly Excel and PowerPoint
• Good understanding of Office 365, SharePoint and Teams
• Ability to work independently and to demonstrate initiative and commitment to assigned projects
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment
• Intellectual curiosity and willingness to learn continuously
• Based in / near to London. These are London-based in-person positions.

Desirable

• Experience using Power BI, Mural, Menti, or similar collaboration and visualisation tools
• Experience supporting workshops, stakeholder engagement, or project coordination
• Understanding of project management methodologies and delivery principles

The type of person who thrives at Q5

• Adaptable and flexible – we often find ourselves working across a variety of contexts, demonstrate the ability to navigate ambiguity and solve complex problems
• Collaborative – this is one of our key differentiators, skilled at bringing people together to create meaningful outcomes that work for the client context. We are genuine partners with our clients, focused on their long-term success.
• Resilient – comfortable working in dynamic, fast-paced consulting environments
• Hands-on and proactive – we have a flat structure. Willing to step in, take ownership, and support the wider team. We pride ourselves in developing our junior team members and creating supportive environments where people can bring their true selves to work (and in turn do their best work). We're firm believers that everyone needs to roll up their sleeves to get the job done!
• Curious and original thinkers – passionate about solving client challenges in creative ways
• Values-driven – committed to professionalism, inclusion, and continuous improvement

Benefits

Finance

• Contributory Pension Plan
• Life Assurance and Income Protection
• New Starter Loan

Health & Wellbeing

• Private Medical Insurance
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Access to Digital GP and Wellbeing Apps
• Internal Wellbeing Programme

Family & Lifestyle

• Electric Car and Cycle to Work Schemes
• Enhanced Parental Leave
• Subsidised eye tests and support with the cost of prescribed glasses for DSE use