OPERATIONS WHAT YOu’ll DO
‘Head to your project site to work shoulder-to-shoulder with the client and transform operations within their organisations. You'll spend time with their people – mapping processes, analysing data, and looking for opportunities to improve the way they work. Once you've determined where the biggest opportunities are, you'll knuckle down and get stuck in – creating and implementing project plans that deliver on the promises we make and continue to do so long after we've gone.
What I DO
As an Operations Consultant, you’ll start making an impact for our clients from the very start. Each project will vary depending on the client and problem, but to get a better understanding of what the day-to-day role of a graduate consultant looks like, meet Operations Consultant, Will.
As a member of our Defence and Infrastructure team, Will first worked on a water infrastructure project based in Wales. This is what Will’s first project looked like:
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The lifestyle
Life as a consultant is unique, exciting and varies massively from project to project. Find out how I got on while working on a Water Infrastructure project in Wales.
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The project
The project took us all over Wales. We collected data, pitched ideas to create effective solutions that are still being used to this day. Hear about some of the problems we identified and how we used some Newton thinking to make a lasting impact for our client.
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My support system
Support is everywhere at Newton and my development manager played a big part in my development on this project. Listen to some of the feedback I received and the things I learned during my time in Wales.
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Review days
Review days are a great way for all of us to come together as a company, socialise, and tap into the expertise that exists within Newton to solve problems and workshop solutions.
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N-Weekends
N-Weekends are a fun way to travel and experience new things with colleagues. Let me tell you about some of the best experiences I’ve had during these trips.
FAQS
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Do I have to live near head office?You can live anywhere in the UK. As a consultant, you will not be based at Newton’s head office except during the first three weeks of your induction. After that, you’ll travel to your assigned project site, which can vary across the UK. While you’re working on your project site, accommodation and travel expenses will be covered by Newton.
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Will I have the opportunity to work abroad?We currently operate exclusively in the UK, as we feel there is still lots of opportunity to expand within our current sectors and into emerging ones. That said, we have run projects abroad, and as the company grows, we will likely have more opportunities to do so.
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What hours can I expect to work?The average working hours you should expect during the week is 8am to 6pm however this varies from project to project and is led by client need. We try our best to go above and beyond for our clients so it can result in you working longer hours into the evening as well. However, one of our core rules is that we don’t work weekends and to help support your work/life balance, you’ll always be home by 6pm on a Friday, so you have time to enjoy with friends and family.
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How much travel do I have to do? Where do I stay when I’m away from home?We work primarily on-site, so we’re shoulder-to-shoulder with the client helping to transform operations within their organisations. This does mean being away from home. While you’re away, all accommodation and travel expenses will be covered, and you can choose these. There may be times during the project when you can work remotely, but this will be down to the discretion of your line manager and project lead. We also run Review Days at various locations every two weeks, which you’ll be expected to attend.
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What do I do in the evenings when I’m away from home?Evenings whilst on the client site are a perfect way to get to know your fellow consultants – over your expensed dinner (and breakfast, of course). Many of our consultants might also use this time to exercise, relax, unwind, and get ready for another day of implementing change on the client site.
What’s in it for you
- From Sept 24: £49,000- £53,000 starting package, £2.5K sign on bonus
- Flexible start date, profit share and more
- Development and clearly defined career progression