London Consulting 12 Month Industrial Placement 2027 - 2028

Accenture

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Salary: £29k+
Location: London
Type: Full-time
Department: Manufacturing
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London Consulting 12 Month Industrial Placement 2027 - 2028

Application Deadline: 30 November 2026

Department: Consulting UK

Employment Type: Fixed Term - Full Time

Location: London

Compensation: £28,938 per year

Description

💼 The Role at a Glance

Kickstart your career with a placement at one of the world’s leading consulting and technology firms. As a Consulting Intern, you’ll contribute to business transformation, Reinvention and AI-enabled work, while building the delivery, relationship, industry and technology skills needed to become a trusted business advisor.

Life as a Consulting Intern:

Collaborate with leading clients and high-performing Accenture teams to solve complex business challenges and deliver meaningful results.
Work on transformational projects involving technology, operations, strategy and change.
Analyse data to uncover insights and support evidence-based decision-making.
Support the design and implementation of business processes and customer journeys.
Get involved in areas like change management, tech delivery, digital innovation and more.
Use AI and emerging technologies responsibly to help clients solve problems and create innovative solutions.
Contribute positively to an inclusive team and wider Analyst community, supporting colleagues and sharing feedback and learning.
Be part of a thriving early careers community, with continuous learning and development opportunities designed to help you grow, build confidence and succeed throughout your career journey.

🧭 Why Join Us

We’re proud to be one of the World’s Best Workplaces™, with a culture built on care, inclusion and shared success. At Accenture, you’ll work with diverse teams, grow quickly, and be supported every step of the way. Whether it’s driving sustainability, advancing responsible AI, or creating meaningful change - we’re committed to doing business the right way, for people and the planet.

When you join, you’ll start on a salary of £28,938 per year, plus have access to a competitive and comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and future:

30 days of vacation per year, plus bank holidays
3 days paid leave per year for volunteering or charitable work of your choice.
Pension plan with matched contributions from Accenture.
The option to buy Accenture shares at a 15% discount through our Employee Share Purchase Plan.
Elective private medical insurance (with the option to extend cover to family) including online GP access and self-referral physiotherapy.
Free eye tests and annual flu jabs.
Life assurance cover.
Access to app-based fitness classes and discounted gym memberships.
Apps and tools to reduce stress, improve sleep, manage personal finances, and caregiving support.
Confidential Employee Assistance Programme for guidance on challenges like anxiety, depression, grief, legal and financial concerns.
Opportunity to join various employee societies and clubs.
Enhanced paid parental leave entitlement (subject to terms).

📚 What You’ll Learn

Get ready to grow fast. This placement is your launchpad combining structured learning, immersive hands-on experience, and tailored training to help you grow into a confident, capable consultant.

From day one, you’ll be part of a vibrant, collaborative community of analysts, consultants, mentors, and leaders who are genuinely invested in your success. You’ll sharpen your consulting and digital skills and develop your strategic thinking.

At Accenture, we work across industries and business functions, you’ll gain exposure to a wide range of challenges and technologies. You’ll collaborate with experts, tackle real-world problems, and use cutting-edge tools that support both your current role and your long-term career ambitions.

This is more than a placement; it’s your gateway to becoming a trusted client advisor and future innovator.

You’ll get access to:

Core Consulting Training: Your journey will begin with an immersive 3-week training programme designed to develop core consulting skills including foundational knowledge and application of AI through completion of our award-winning Analyst "Runway" training programme, giving you the confidence and capabilities to succeed as your career evolves.
Project-based learning: You’ll work on real challenges for real clients. With support from experienced teams, you’ll gain practical knowledge and grow your confidence on the job.
Technology Exposure: Every project is different and so is the tech. You’ll get hands-on experience with a wide range of technologies and systems, along with training to help you understand and implement them effectively.
Professional Development: We invest in your continuous growth through our extensive learning portal, offering curated pathways, classroom-based and self-paced courses, and on-demand resources to keep your skills sharp throughout your placement.

👀 What you’ll need

To join our industrial placement scheme, you’ll need to be studying at a UK university on a bachelor’s degree that includes a credit-bearing placement year and currently be in the penultimate year of your course.

We welcome applications from all degree disciplines and are excited to see how your academic journey has helped you develop the skills we’re looking for. While we value strong academic performance, we don’t set minimum grade requirements, we’re more interested in your potential, mindset, and motivation.

Our programme is built for curious minds and bold thinkers.

Interns who thrive on our placement:

Have an innate passion for exploring how business and technology shape the future.
Excel in fast-moving, ever-evolving environments where no two days are the same.
Engage and inspire others through clear, confident spoken and written communication.
Bring a collaborative spirit and a can-do mindset, tackling challenges with sharp problem-solving skills.
Confidently present ideas and build strong connections with stakeholders.
Bring a learning mindset, actively seeking feedback and using it to adapt and improve.

🌱 Your Development Path

Once you’ve completed your initial training, you’ll be ready to take on your first role. Project placements vary based on business needs, and we encourage interns to explore a wide range of opportunities to discover what excites them most. Typical roles on this programme may include:

Project/ Programme Management
Delivery Coordination
Process and Operating Model Design
Change & Communications
Data & Financial Modelling
Research & Insights
Business Analysis

Throughout your placement, you’ll be supported with ongoing training, coaching, and guidance to help you grow your skills and shape your career. You’ll have the opportunity to work on a mix of projects each offering a chance to apply your university learning, explore different areas of consulting, and discover where your strengths and passions lie.

By the end of the scheme, you'll leave with valuable experience, in-demand skills and the opportunity to be considered for a graduate role with us.

To bring this to life, here are a few examples from previous Consulting 12 Month Interns, who rejoined Accenture as Graduates:

Freya joined the Consulting placement in 2021 and quickly demonstrated her ability to drive meaningful change. She returned in 2024 on the Consulting graduate programme and now leads the design of an intelligent, data-driven support service for a major government client—transforming how citizens interact with public services and improving customer experience across the sector.
Josh joined the Consulting placement in 2022, where he made a strong impression contributing to innovative projects. He returned in 2025 on our Consulting graduate programme and now excels as a Business Analyst, where he’s driving transformation by designing and delivering AI-powered solutions for a major telecommunications client. His work is reshaping operational efficiency and setting new benchmarks for innovation.

🏢 Where you’ll work

Accenture values collaboration, bringing people together at least three times a week at client sites or one of our UK offices. You will be required to be in your assigned office for a minimum of three days per week and must live within commuting distance to make this possible. Project work may also take you to client sites across the UK, sometimes more than three days a week, depending on business needs.

📅 Key Dates

The start date for the programme is September 2027. Deadline for applications is 30th November, 2026, although we may close applications earlier if the role is filled, so we encourage early applications.

🔗 How to Apply

You can apply for one role in one location each year, so take your time choosing the best fit for you.

Step 1: Submit your Application Online

Complete and submit your application online.

Step 2: Complete the Discovery Portal

This is our online assessment designed to evaluate your strengths and skills.
It also gives you a feel for what it’s like to work at Accenture.
You’ll receive a personal feedback report – whether you pass or not.

Step 3: Interviews

If you pass the assessment, you’ll be invited to interview with us. Interviews typically include:

One interview with a recruiter.
A final interview with a manager from the business.

Visit our Assessments Portal for more details on what to expect at each stage.

Visa Policy:

Please read our visa policy for more information regarding the minimum salary requirements set by the UK authorities (UKVI) for this programme.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

All employment decisions shall be made without regard to age, race, creed, colour, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, disability status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, citizenship status or any other basis as protected by applicable law.

Job candidates will not be obligated to disclose sealed or expunged records of conviction or arrest as part of the hiring process.

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