Management Consultant

Typical Salary

£25,000 To £90,000

Typical Hours

37 to 39 a week

evenings / weekends away from home

How To Become a Management Consultant

You can get into this job through:

a university course
an apprenticeship
applying directly
a graduate training scheme

College / University

It may be useful to have a degree or postgraduate qualification in a subject like:

business studies
maths
finance
science
project management

2 to 3 A levels, or equivalent, for a degree

a degree in any subject for a postgraduate course

Apprenticeship

You could do a junior management consultant higher apprenticeship and work your way up as your experience grows.

4 or 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C) and A levels, or equivalent, for a higher or degree apprenticeship

Routes into this Career

Routes into this Career are not listed for this job.

You can apply directly to become a management consultant or set up your own business if you've got relevant work experience in:

business management or finance
human resources
project management
IT

Other Routes

You may be able to join a graduate training scheme straight from university. Competition for places on schemes is strong, so you'll find it helps if you have:

a minimum of an upper second class degree in a subject like business studies or business management
evidence of analytical, planning and communication skills
relevant work experience from placements, internships or temporary jobs

Skills And Knowledge

You'll need:

excellent verbal communication skills
business management skills
analytical thinking skills
to be flexible and open to change
the ability to use your initiative
customer service skills
the ability to use your judgement and make decisions
the ability to work well with others
to have a thorough understanding of computer systems and applications

Day To Day Tasks

On a typical day you might:

meet clients to discuss what they need
carry out research to gain an understanding of the client's business
interview managers, staff and customers
collect and analyse data, and prepare reports
identify and investigate issues, and plan how to tackle them
highlight areas for improvement
create computer models to test possible business solutions
present recommendations to the client
agree a course of action with the client
provide ongoing support to the client

Working Environment

You could work in an office or at a client's business.

Career Path & Progression

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.

Volunteering Opportunities

Volunteering Opportunities are not listed for this job.

Tips & Information

Career tips

Foreign language skills are highly valued, as many firms work with international clients.

Professional and industry bodies

You may find it helps to become a member of a professional body like the Institute of Consulting.

Further information

You can find out more about careers in management consultancy from the Management Consultancies Association and the Chartered Management Institute.

Restrictions & Requirements

Restrictions & Requirements are not listed for this job.