Joining us on our Summer Academy Programme will see you get a taste of what it’s like to work as a consultant! You’ll visit our office in Oxfordshire, and spend four weeks learning from Newtons and external trainers. You’ll learn and apply our core methodology, discovering what it means to be a consultant at Newton and how this looks in practice. You don’t have to have any experience to apply! We'd like for you to gain a better understanding of what a career in consulting involves and hope that you'll then join the Newton team. So, if you're successful, you'll be offered a Graduate Consultant role with us once you graduate from university.
As a Summer Academy intern, you'll work on exciting projects and challenges in a supportive team. Right from the start, we're here to help you become an outstanding consultant by harnessing your skills and empowering you to make real change. You'll make a meaningful impact, going as deep as it takes to help our clients tackle some of the most complex challenges across the Public, Consumer, Defence & Infrastructure sectors. You'll work throughout the United Kingdom, partnering with exceptional people from a diverse range of backgrounds. You'll collaborate with talented people both inside and outside our team. Together, you'll analyse data, find important opportunities, and create and implement unexpected but effective solutions.
What you'll do
Over the four weeks, you’ll learn and apply our core methodology, learning about what it means to be a consultant at Newton and what this looks like in practice. During your first two weeks, you’ll be exposed to training that covers how our consultants solve some of the toughest and most challenging problems in the business world. We’ll host training sessions that centre on professional skills that are applicable to any sector and industry.
Following your two weeks of formative training, you’ll have the opportunity to apply what you’ve learned to a live consultancy project within the business. At Newton, we have a strong feedback culture, meaning you’ll be sure to take away a clear understanding of where your personal strengths lie, and key lessons you’ll be able to apply to your future career. If you’re successful, you’ll be offered a Graduate Consultant role with us at the conclusion of your degree.
About Newton
Newton is a consultancy that helps organisations realise their strategic ambitions, translating them into real-world outcomes. Specialising in the defence, consumer and public sectors, Newton needs exceptional graduates to create bold, fresh thinking.
The Key Details
- Location: Two weeks at our Oxfordshire Head office followed by two weeks on site for a live project. We’ll cover your expenses whilst you’re with us.
- When: 4th of August – 29th of August 2025
- Salary Package: £21,000 pro rata
- Requirements: Any degree , Any year of study
What we look for
The Summer Academy is an introduction to consulting, so there’s no prior experience required, and we assess everyone on their own merits. Whatever your background, it’s your analytical problem-solving skills and dedication to going the extra mile for our clients that will set you apart. This is what helps us deliver the most creative and effective solutions for our clients. We are looking to see in you:
1. Analytical & Problem-Solving Capability
An analytical approach combined with the drive to get stuck into a complex challenge. You’ll always want to deliver above expectation and be ready to tackle difficult projects.
2. Drive & Resilience
You’ll seize opportunities, pursue excellence and develop rapidly - pushing the limits of what’s possible. You’ll navigate the highs and lows to deliver exceptional outcomes.
3. Curiosity
Fascinated by possibilities and opportunities, you’ll be drawn to new ideas and committed to unlocking your own potential.
4. Empathy & Self-Awareness
You’ll have EQ as well as IQ. You’ll demonstrate awareness of the differences in the world around you and show empathy and compassion. You’ll understand your own strengths and recognise where you can improve, giving and receiving feedback and support with care and consideration.
5. Team Spirit and Humility
You’ll value collaboration and recognise the importance of sharing skills and knowledge. You’ll know when to ask for help – and when to offer it.
6. Exceptional People Skills
Exceptional people with exceptional people skills – this will be the best team you’ve ever been part of. Your talent for simplifying complex issues and presenting them in a compelling way will mean you fit right in. You’ll inspire others to aspire to more.
7. Agility & Adaptability
Pace, complexity and impact. You’ll need to be ready for them all. You’ll learn, adapt quickly, and always be ready for more. Things move and change fast at Newton, so you’ll need to recognise your own boundaries and manage your time to deliver.
