Industrial Placement Intern 2026 - 2027

MAKE STRATEGY A REALITY | ACCELERATE YOUR GROWTH | CHOOSE YOUR PATH

As the world's leading change and transformation consultancy, we're helping businesses move from strategy to reality by taking a pragmatic and practical approach to build solutions that last.

Summary

Are you ready to launch your consulting career? Wondering what it’s like to work for an industry-leading consulting firm? Do you have the skills, passion, and commitment to transform Management Consulting for the better? Are you ready to be a changemaker? If so, join us.

North Highland is the world’s leading change and transformation consultancy. Simply put, we make change happen like no one else. And we’re on the hunt for new Interns to join our Academy and contribute to growth across our different capabilities and industry verticals.

As an Intern within North Highland’s Academy, you’ll be able to add value in a variety of different ways. The Academy is a team of self-starters who enjoy learning on-the-job and working through ambiguity. You will work across multiple capabilities and industries, integrating with our clients on-site as part of small, intimate teams.

You Will

• Develop core consulting skills through experience, training and self-development.
• Develop written client deliverables to a high standard.
• Build strong peer-level relationships with clients and gain valuable client exposure.
• Facilitate client workshops and meetings, train client staff, and support client presentations.
• Play a critical role in contributing to the delivery of client engagements.
• Assist in writing proposals and business development efforts where required.
• Get involved in internal North Highland initiatives.

Ideally, We'd Like

• An excellent academic record
• Penultimate-year UK university students available for 12 months. Please note that this role is to start in July 2026 and finish in June 2027.
• A genuine interest in consulting, business and technology, especially: Project Coordination/Management, Business Analytics, Change Management, Technology Implementation, Business Strategy, Customer Experience.
• Intellectual curiosity and the ingenuity needed to quickly activate on projects across numerous industry sectors and client business models.
• Creative thinking and the ability to seek innovative solutions to complex technical/business problems.
• Strong time-management, planning, communication, and organisational skills.
• A proven ability to follow a structured approach to analysing and synthesising complex problems into simple components.
• Resiliency and flexibility in a fast-paced, project-based consulting environment.
• A high level of confidence (but not arrogance), and a positive ‘can-do’ attitude.
• Flexibility to travel will be required and will be project-dependent.

Total Rewards

Total rewards associated with this position include a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well-being and financial security. Unique perks include flexible time off, a private medical plan, a health cash plan, a workplace savings scheme (including ISAs and GIAs), and enhanced parental leave.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United Kingdom, without the need for visa sponsorship by North Highland. Work visa sponsorship will not be provided, either now or in the future, for this position.

North Highland is an equal opportunity employer, and we adhere to all applicable laws and regulations to ensure a fair and equitable workplace. All qualified applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, color, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, disability, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. We handle all information in accordance with local privacy standards and maintain strict confidentiality.