Newton Graduate Brochure 2025

Meaningful responsibility to deliver measurable results.

Explore graduate consulting careers at Newton 2025/26

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Contents

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Our impact

Your impact

Conversations with Edie

How we work

What we look for

Development and progression

Conversations with Nikhil

Perks of the job

Our values and culture

Conversations with Alexander

Our application process

Our impact

About us Newton was established in 2001 by three friends – Tom, Kevin and Andy. They believed consulting should be done differently. It shouldn’t be about delivering reports; it should be about designing and implementing solutions alongside clients, that deliver meaningful impact. Since then, we’ve partnered with our clients on some of the nation’s most complex challenges in the public and private sectors. Working across the Consumer, Public and Defence & Infrastructure markets, we’ve helped transform organisations, and deliver meaningful impact for their people and the communities they serve. A career at Newton is a purposeful and conscious choice. It takes curiosity, resilience and responsibility from day one. It takes a data-driven mindset and human-centred approach. It takes hands-on learning and grit to see things through to the end. The determination to pursue excellence and a willingness to step out of your comfort zone. All while working with a team of bright minds. All to create meaningful, lasting change. Turning strategic goals into real-world impact We pride ourselves on going above and beyond to deliver meaningful impact. It’s why 100% of our implementation fees are guaranteed on delivering measurable outcomes and why you’ll quickly see the difference you make as a result of the work you do.

£2 billion+ savings on a national defence programme while also reducing delivery timelines

£365m increase in sales for a major retailer, with £157m in annual savings

480% increase in design package production for a major rail programme, while saving £33m in design costs

Your impact

The Consultant role

The Consultant programme is designed to provide you with the necessary combination of support, autonomy and opportunity so you can learn to deliver real results immediately.

You’ll be surrounded by dynamic, curious and intellectual minds who’ll motivate and inspire you to be your best. Over two years you’ll progress to Senior Consultant as you work on a real mix of projects that make a tangible difference to how organisations work. Here, you’ll be encouraged, empowered and trusted to deliver excellence and tackle challenges together. Working with more experienced Consultants, you’ll partner with your clients to build change where it matters most. Transforming businesses and

industries takes grit and determination; you’ll be genuinely invested in your projects and committed to seeing them through from the start to finish. That ownership means you’ll develop fast. Whether it’s helping a local council support older people to retain their independence, or reshaping how entire organisations operate, you’ll see the tangible impact of your hard work. And as we expand internationally, you’ll increasingly have the opportunity to contribute and potentially lead large-scale global projects.

Specialisms Complex challenges require sophisticated approaches. Our core Operations, Digital and People & Change capabilities have diverse teams in place to deliver the best outcomes for clients. Over your first two years with us, you’ll build a broad skill set to understand our business and the Newton methodology, and explore your strengths. From your second year onwards, you’ll start to specialise in a specific pathway within one of these core capabilities. All our Consultants need to build a core Operations Consultant skill set regardless of which career pathway they go down while at Newton. Day-to-day, our Operations Consultants work hand-in-hand with clients, mapping processes and analysing data to identify opportunities to unlock complexity and unravel the knottiest problems that clients are experiencing. Working on client sites – from the shop floor to the boardroom, and everywhere in between – they plan and implement the changes to deliver real, sustainable change.

Digital and People & Change Consultants have developed all the knowledge and skills of Operations Consultants, but opt to specialise further as they progress in their career.

People & Change At the heart of everything we do, there are people – and our People & Change Consultants are experts in making the change we bring to our clients come to life. Whether implementing digital, operational or cultural changes, they work alongside people within our client organisations to manage change before, during and beyond implementation.

Digital Bright-minded and future-focused, our Digital Consultants identify where data and technology can benefit a business. Whether that is using new tech or building our own solutions, Digital Consultants bring industry- leading, even industry-changing, approaches to our clients’ challenges.

We don’t tell people what to do; we facilitate them to help find solutions together.”

KES.

Conversations with Edie

Edie studied a maths degree at university, but the last thing she wanted was to be put in a room to crunch numbers. She loved drama subjects and finding ways to connect with people. After discovering our graduate opportunities, she knew Newton was the right fit for her. “I’m both a numbers and a people person. All of Newton’s approaches are analytical and data-driven, but you also need to be able to communicate with people. It was the perfect fit for me.” Now a Senior Consultant, Edie’s work focuses on operational processes and efficiency; analysing data systems and ways of working to discover how processes can be improved. From day one to delivery, she’s partnered with clients across numerous projects to deliver meaningful impact. “I most recently worked with a regulated utilities company to see what solutions and governance we could implement to help them improve their business processes. Our solutions achieved real positive change, and part of that was being able to reduce their environmental impact. It was a really rewarding project to work on.” But for Edie, the people side of things is what she enjoys most: building trusting relationships and making an impact for the people working within the businesses she’s helping.

“I once worked with an engineering company where the engineers were frustrated due to not having the parts they needed. They weren’t very engaged when we first started; there was maybe a lack of trust. But we took them along the journey, helped them understand the data and by the end they were so much more engaged. We felt trusted. And that’s what makes us different as Consultants: we don’t tell people what to do; we facilitate them to help find solutions together.” Along her journey, Edie has faced complex challenges, but found that asking questions “Walking onto an aircraft hangar and not knowing much about engineering can be daunting. Or coming into a project with a utility company and having to quickly build our knowledge about that industry. But our job isn’t always to know; it’s to be there to ask questions, learn, and work out how I can help. Knowing my purpose within a project is what has allowed me to make the most impact. and realising her purpose within a workstream is what helped most.

How we work

We don’t impose change; we build it in partnership with our clients, so our impact is made to last.

We relish the journey as much as the destination. The impact that we and our clients make is why we exist, but we take time to have fun and forge friendships along the way. We work as a team onsite with the client across the country so we can deliver the best possible results. Success happens when we work hand-in-hand with clients as partners. We seek, never guess – as every challenge is unique. We approach each one with an open mind, making decisions from facts, not gut feel or first impressions. In your first few weeks after joining, you’ll be travelling to work on live projects, working with a wide range of people from different levels of the client’s organisation. By working shoulder-to-shoulder with our clients, our people can see client problems first-hand and immerse themselves in their world, working collaboratively and building relationships to develop change.

Head Office

London Office

How we work

Role expectations This is anything but an ordinary nine-to-five role. Our Consultants get to travel across the UK and are invited by clients to work directly alongside them on some of our country’s most complex challenges. It’s dynamic, exciting, varied and no two days are ever the same. Sometimes this can mean early starts and late finishes, but we understand that work-life balance is important. That’s why you’re not expected to leave home before 6am on a Monday, or be home later than 6pm on a Friday, or work weekends.

Newton keeps you on your toes and my role can look different from one project to the next. At the moment, my project is a quick commute from home, but on my next project, I could be anywhere in the UK or even overseas! It is super dynamic here and I love using my evenings to explore what each new location has to offer! We work hard but we are rewarded by getting to work on some of the most prominent projects taking place in the UK today. Every day is exciting!” Lucy, Consultant

I really enjoy Review Days! It’s always a fantastic opportunity to get insight into the other projects working across a range of industries, and learn what’s going on in the company as a whole. The whole company gets together, so it is a great chance to get to know colleagues of all seniorities.”

Ikechi, Consultant

Review Days We believe in bringing people together, and Review Days do just that. Review Days are in-person days, hosted fortnightly either with your team, cluster or the whole company and take place across different locations around the UK. Review Days give you the chance to workshop project challenges together with a wider group to share new ideas, perspectives and expertise. The group will reflect on their experiences from both past and current projects to offer solutions to your client’s specific challenge. At Review Days, you’ll either run a workshop or input on other client challenges, learning about the work taking place across Newton. Before Review Days, we get together at Review Nights, to relax and meet new colleagues through a variety of fun and new activities. Everyone across the consulting team is encouraged to attend.

What we look for

We assess everyone as individuals. 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.

05 Team spirit & humility

01 Analytical & problem-solving capability

Sharing skills, knowledge and working collaboratively is important to you. You know when to ask for help and when to offer it.

You’ll combine an analytical approach with the drive to get stuck into a complex challenge. You’ll strive to deliver above expectation and be unfazed by complex projects.

06 Exceptional people skills

02 Drive & resilience

You’ll inspire others and bring people together, because building supportive relationships matters to you. Simplifying complex issues and presenting them in a clear and compelling way will mean you fit right in.

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.

07 Agility & adaptability

03 Curiosity

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.

Fascinated by possibilities, new ideas and opportunities, you’ll dive into the unfamiliar and relish the chance to unpick complexity while unlocking your own potential.

04 Empathy & self-awareness

You’ll have EQ as well as IQ. You’ll understand your own strengths and recognise where you can improve. You’ll give and receive feedback and support others with care and consideration.

Is Newton right for me? A career here is an exciting challenge with real purpose. You’ll need tenacity, drive and determination to succeed. But you won’t be alone: you’ll be part of a community of exceptional people who’ll motivate and inspire you. It will be complex, difficult work. But it will be incredibly rewarding.

To help you decide if you’d enjoy a career at Newton, scan the QR code to take our quiz and get a deeper understanding of what it takes to thrive here.

Newton has been a great place to start my career as it places a huge focus on your development, with support from both a line manager and a development manager. Early exposure to project site work and high-profile clients has definitely boosted my confidence, and I’ve also absolutely loved getting involved in Newton’s networks, especially Wom-N, our women’s network.”

Mariam, Consultant

Development and progression

During the first couple of years of your career, you’ll experience rapid development, seeing your skills and experience grow significantly. As your experience builds, so will expectations of your performance.

Your progression is accelerated here because you’ll start working on real projects immediately after your induction. You’ll quickly learn how to deliver results more autonomously, take on more complex challenges, and potentially lead your own workstream. To get there, we’ll teach you a broad range of skills to accelerate your development into an exceptional Consultant. From day one, you’ll learn to apply Newton Core, our unique, data-driven and human-centred methodology. It defines the approaches and skills we believe enable us to deliver tangible, meaningful results for our clients. The skills within this methodology have evolved as we’ve grown, and today you can expect to learn innovation and design, people and change, digital

and AI, data visualisation, operational excellence and delivery.

You’ll develop new skills and build on your existing ones. On-the-job, but supplemented with bespoke training, you can expect to learn how to understand organisations’ systems, spot the opportunities and leverage data to tackle complex challenges. You’ll develop exceptional capabilities in stakeholder management, relationship building and high-performance delivery that are key to delivering true transformation. We also offer specialist courses in Digital, focussing on harnessing data, and People & Change, focussing on leveraging insights into human behaviour to take your project delivery to the next level.

Induction (Weeks 1-5)

An exciting five-week induction, delivered by a manager from the Consulting body, or our in-house Training Development Manager. We’ll teach you all the key skills needed to be a Consultant and you’ll get to spend two weeks applying this on-site.

Consolidation (10 months)

At this stage in your development, you’ll do a three-day course to build advanced techniques around efficiency and engagement to help you to deliver outstanding projects.

During this stage of your journey, you’ll spend a week, typically abroad, preparing for your new responsibilities as a Senior Consultant. With our help, you’ll learn new management skills and improve your ability to build team and client relationships. Becoming a Senior ( Approx 18-20 months) Your first promotion will lead you to the role of Senior Consultant. The timeline for this exciting step varies and is based entirely on when you demonstrate the required capability and experience. You’ll have regular development and performance conversations with your Line Manager and Development Manager, guiding you on your journey and what you need to demonstrate to progress. This ensures you have a clear path and the support you need to reach your goals. Senior Consultant (From 20 months+)

It goes beyond being colleagues. I’ve built some amazing friendships through the people I’ve met working at Newton.”

KES.

Conversations with Nikhil

Nikhil is a Senior Operations Consultant working with clients in defence to help drive long term national programmes. He first discovered Newton when our Consultants were visiting his university. “I didn’t want to be chained to a desk doing the same thing every day. I was looking for a career with variety. I spoke to Newton Consultants about what their days look like, the industries they worked in and the impact of their jobs, and everything seemed so exciting.” He applied to Newton twice and was unsuccessful, but he didn’t let that stop him. Nikhil was certain this role at Newton was right for him, and – third time lucky – he was successful. “During the selection process I met amazing people and just couldn’t picture myself working anywhere else. The selection process reflects the actual job, and I just knew it was the right fit. You’re not applying the repeated cycle of a process. You’re solving a different problem every time that needs a unique solution. It took me a few tries, but I took on the feedback I received each time I was unsuccessful and applied myself to improve.” And since joining, Nikhil has gone on to make lifelong friends at Newton. He believes that it’s the balance of fun and delivery that makes the culture here so special. “As soon as you join, you’re immersed in the culture. There are social events, Activity days, N-weekends and the annual ski trip,

which I look forward to every year. We build close relationships, and it means that when you walk into a room at Newton, you know most of the people in it. During the week, I work with my colleagues and still enjoy seeing them on the weekends as friends.” It’s these opportunities to connect with his colleagues outside of the day-to-day that helps Nikhil and his teams deliver in their roles as Consultants. “We’re not acquaintances. And because of our close relationships, we’re able to be more open with each other. That means that we don’t have to beat around the bush; we get to the point, we work efficiently and get to the end goal. It’s a truly authentic place to work.” And it’s the special culture at Newton and tight-knit relationships that Nikhil believes leads to a greater impact for clients and their challenges. “The culture is built on trust. You’re given responsibility and encouraged to fail fast, because it helps you learn fast. The feedback culture is so constructive that you don’t feel like you’re getting judged for failures, but genuine guidance on how to improve. The confidence you build from that empowers you, and it means you can bring greater expertise to clients’ problems.

Perks of the job

It takes hard work and extra effort to make a meaningful impact. But recognising and rewarding the effort and commitment of our people is something we take seriously.

A few of the attractive benefits of working at Newton include:

Starting salary £48,000 (from September 2026) An enhanced salary package, with accelerated career progression available for those with PhDs. Profit share bonus Paid every six months, based on company performance. Joining bonus £2,500 as soon as you sign your contract. Annual pay increase Annual pay reviews as well as a clear progression plan. Car options Via salary sacrifice, a selection of car options that make everyday travel more enjoyable. Private medical insurance A contribution of £900 towards PMI from a flexible choice of providers that you can claim back from Newton. Contributions increase with promotion. Events & weekends away We have a full social calendar with Spring Activity Days, Christmas events, a three-day Summer event and six optional Newton subsidised weekends away every year. ... and more 25 days’ holiday, subsidised gym memberships, employee assistance programme, income protection, life assurance, volunteering days, payroll donations, eyecare and a cycle to work scheme.

Our values and culture

Values Newton is always growing and evolving, but our values remain constant. Culture is what makes Newton who we are, and we take it seriously. Alongside our professional abilities, we value kind-hearted colleagues who help others feel like they belong. Our values define how we treat each other and how we build the company going forwards.

Exceptional performance - Driven and passionate - Smart, spirited and straightforward

Professionalism with respect - Integrity and trust - Sense of duty - Loyalty - Good grace - Value everyone for what they bring - Humility

Love our people - Know your people - One unique community - Moral courage - Direction and guidance

- Results-focused - The best that we can be

Culture

While being a Consultant can be demanding, we value the importance of bringing people together in a fun environment. This is a key part of what makes Newton special and how we foster our inclusive culture. Newton-wide events include biannual Activity Days and our Summer Conference annual weekend . We also run sponsored N-weekends that have previously included ski trips, wine tasting in Italy and sailing in the UK. You’ll have plenty of opportunities to build strong relationships with colleagues and fun memories in exciting settings.

Diversity and inclusion People are at the centre of how we deliver meaningful impact. To ensure everyone can thrive, we’ve built a community in which collaboration and friendship, along with our desire to enjoy work and love the journey together, is underpinned by our commitment to equality, diversity and inclusion. Our Employee Network Groups are essential to delivering our EDI vision of: - prioritising a sense of belonging - treating people fairly, and - committing to diversity to achieve great results for our clients and experiences for our teams.

N-Pride Network Wom-N Network Hormone Network Parents & Carers Network Disability Network Ethnicity Network N-vironment Network

Impact beyond work

Projects of passion We also run an annual Charity Day where every colleague provides hands-on support to a charity partner. Some of these charity partners have previously included: one who helps increase access to top universities for students from underprivileged backgrounds as well as another who provides refugees with better transport options.

Newton Foundation We set aside money each year which the Foundation can access to support charitable causes close to colleagues’ hearts. This is how we help every colleague maximise their positive impact beyond work.

In my first week on site, I was running a meeting with a high-profile client, trying to discover what their problem was. It does put a lot of pressure on you, but there’s a lot of support too.”

KES.

Conversations with Alexander

Alexander joined Newton in November 2024, and since joining has worked as a New Operations Consultant across multiple different projects, getting to the bottom of his clients’ biggest operational problems. “I’ve been given more responsibility and the chance to take on more ownership of the work. It’s no longer just about finding solutions but identifying the client’s problem in the first place.” From the very start, Alexander found himself onsite, running a meeting with a high-profile client. It’s this sort of hands-on learning that he believes has accelerated his growth and led to him taking on bigger projects in just less than a year. “It does put pressure on you, but there’s a lot of support here too. I have my development manager who I work with to stay on track of my long-term career progression, and my line manager who supports me on day-to-day tasks and pushes my skills development.” Looking back between now and his first day, Alexander is most proud of how much he has developed his interpersonal skills and the impact this has brought to his clients. “It’s helped me leverage client relationships to achieve certain goals. For example, I once needed some data from the client, but their database was vast. I worked with them to map out exactly how we needed the data pulled and fed back to me, and this meant that time was used more efficiently. We were able to get to the solution much faster.”

Partnering with clients face-to-face gives Alexander the chance to build stronger relationships, but travelling for work was actually something he found challenging at the beginning of his journey. “Working onsite is always exciting, but there are times where the lines become blurred between work and life, especially when you’re at a hotel having dinner with the team after spending all day together. But we’re given support; we’re encouraged to go to the gym, to eat dinner on our own if we need time to recharge, and to call our families. We do travel a lot, but we’re empowered to make sure that we’re getting what we want out of our wellbeing.” And with more opportunities on the horizon, Alexander is looking forward to taking on bigger projects, and continuing to solve his clients’ biggest challenges. “I’m excited to lean further into outcome- focused thinking as I take on larger scope projects. I’ve already started taking more ownership and having more autonomy, so I’m excited to see this lead to impact for our clients.

Our application process

We’ve designed one of the best recruitment processes in the industry. It’s how we hire exceptional people. From getting to know you and your experiences to understanding your analytical and cognitive skills, our recruitment process gives you the opportunity to showcase your potential as a well-rounded individual. The whole process can take as little as four to five weeks, with a variety of online and face-to-face assessments, interviews and networking opportunities. Not only does it give us the chance to get to know you, but it also gives you the chance to see if Newton is right for you.

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Online assessments

Video interview

Simply fill out our online form and answer some written questions.

Complete a short one-way video interview where you can let your personality shine. You’ll answer three questions about your experiences, so be yourself and show us your communication skills.

Take our cognitive test covering logical reasoning, numerical skills, and data interpretation. You’ll then take a behavioural assessment designed to explore the softer skills essential for success in the role.

During the selection process I met amazing people and just couldn’t picture myself working anywhere else. The selection process reflects the actual job, and I just knew it was the right fit.”

Nikhil , Senior Operations Consultant

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Selection Day

Final interview

The night before your final interview, you’ll be invited to an unassessed dinner with other candidates and Newton team members not involved in your selection process. It’s a relaxed opportunity to get to know the company and our culture better.

Two 45-minute interviews – with one focused on competency and the other a technical case study.

Join us at our virtual assessment centre to experience a day of group exercises, technical exercises and a mini interview.

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