Annual Salary
£27,000 to £60,000
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
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Management consultants advise organisations on how to solve problems and be more efficient.
Average UK salary in 2023 was £34,963
(source Office for National Statistics)
You could work: evenings / weekends; away from home
There will be
2.4% more Management consultant jobs in 2027.
As a management consultant, you could:
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:
You could do a degree or postgraduate qualification in:
A postgraduate qualification, like a master's in business administration (MBA), may also be helpful.
You'll usually need:
You could apply for a place on a Junior Management Consultant Level 4 Higher Apprenticeship, or Chartered Manager Level 6 Degree Apprenticeship, and work your way up as your experience grows.
These can take between 2 and 4 years to complete.
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 is strong, so it may help if you have:
Foreign language skills could be useful, as many firms work with international clients.
You can join the Institute of Consulting for career support and professional development.
You can find out more about careers in management consultancy from the Management Consultancies Association 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 work in all areas of the public and private sector.
You might also apply to become a chartered management consultant, which gives you industry recognition of your skills and expertise.
You can find out more about careers in management consultancy from the Management Consultancies Association and the Chartered Management Institute.
Management Consultants are needed to help businesses to transition to low emission, sustainable practices and adapt for climate resilience, as well as preparing business for emerging green economies.
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