Research Analysts (UK) - Summer 2027 - UNDERGRADUATES ONLY

Research Analyst Internship

Location: London, in person

Duration: 8 weeks, from 28 June 2027 to 20 August 2027

Application deadline: 18 December 2026

Q5 is looking for undergraduates to join our team in London for an eight-week internship. Interviews will begin in January and continue over the following months until all positions have been filled.

This opportunity is for current undergraduates only. If you will have graduated by the internship start date, please explore Q5’s graduate internship opportunities on our website.

About Q5

Q5 is an award-winning management consultancy that helps organisations across the globe design and deliver lasting change. From strategy to implementation, we work collaboratively to solve complex problems with creativity, clarity, and compassion.

With offices in London, Leeds, New York, Houston, Sydney, Melbourne, and Saudi Arabia, we support clients in the private and public sectors across industries including healthcare, energy, defence, transport, retail, finance, and media.

Our work spans organisation design, strategic alignment, cultural change, and transformation. We put people at the heart of everything we do, helping businesses not only work better but also become better places to work.

About the Role

As a Research Analyst, you will gain real-world consulting experience in a supportive and collaborative environment. You will work alongside experienced consultants on live client projects, within our Datahub team, and on internal initiatives.

You will apply critical thinking, data-driven analysis, and Q5’s leading-edge suite of tools to help organisations solve complex business challenges. This is an exciting opportunity to develop your consulting skills at an organisation known for its values, people focus, and innovative approach to transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support consulting teams by conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analysis, and synthesis.
• Use data and Q5 tools to diagnose organisational challenges, test hypotheses, and support recommendations.
• Clean, structure, and interpret data using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools.
• Assist in developing models and dashboards to support strategic decision-making.
• Prepare and deliver insightful presentations, reports, and workshop materials.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Contribute to internal projects, including knowledge sharing, marketing, and thought leadership.
• Attend training sessions and gain exposure to consulting methodologies and frameworks.

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on consulting experience across a range of industries and project types.
• Exposure to real-world business problems, including data-driven analysis and organisational design.
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced consultants.
• Development of core consulting capabilities, including research, modelling, communication, and delivery.
• Insight into a potential future career in management consulting with a values-led organisation.

Qualifications and Skills

• Current undergraduate student. Graduates should explore Q5’s other opportunities.
• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with the ability to work with data and extract insights that improve business outcomes.
• Comfort using Excel, including pivot tables, formulas, and charts, and/or data visualisation tools.
• Effective communication skills, with the ability to explain technical or analytical information clearly to non-technical audiences.
• Curiosity, proactivity, and a willingness to learn.
• Collaborative approach and strong interpersonal skills.
• Passion for people, culture, and helping organisations thrive.