Associate Consultant Summer Internship 2027 (London Office)

OC&C Strategy Consultans; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 8,000 - 10,000; Full time

Job summary

OC&C Strategy Consultants in London invites applications for the Associate Consultant Summer Internship 2027. This eight-week program offers you a hands-on introduction to strategy consulting, with an induction and real project work starting from day one.

You'll support delivery of strategic advice to senior management, work in small teams, conduct field research and data analysis, and have opportunities to network with Partners.

Qualifications

• Penultimate year of study required for AC Summer Internship eligibility.
• Creative and structured thinkers who enjoy breaking down complex problems.
• Logical and numerate problem-solvers who can interpret data.
• Commercially curious individuals who identify what matters and turn analysis into recommendations.
• Clear and confident communicators who adapt to different audiences.
• Collaborative team players who value feedback and teamwork.
• Proactive, self-directed individuals who take ownership.
• Curious and adaptable learners motivated to learn quickly.
• Resilient and hard-working candidates who strive for the best answer.
• Strong academic record is expected.

Responsibilities

• Support the delivery of strategic advice to clients.
• Provide professional input to senior management and deliver analytic modules.
• Attend induction and participate in eight-week internship projects.
• Work in small teams to engage with project work and senior staff.
• Conduct field research or data analysis to add insights and value.

Skills

Creative thinker

Structured thinker

Numerate problem-solver

Commercially curious

Clear communicator

Collaborative

Proactive self-directed

Curious learner

Resilient and hardworking

Strong academic record

Education

Penultimate year student (2nd year of 3-year degree or 3rd year of a 4-year degree)

Job description

Associate Consultant Summer Internship 2027 (London Office)

• Associate Consultant Summer Internship 2027 (London Office)

More Information

Job Title: Associate Consultant Summer Internship 2027 (London office)

Location: London

Starting Salary: Associate Consultant Strategy/Analytics salary pro-rata for 8 weeks.

Available dates: Provisional dates areMonday 28th June - Friday 20 th August 2027. However, final dates will be confirmed upon receiving an offer.

ABOUT THE ROLE

OC&C is a global strategy consulting firm, founded in 1987 in London. Our people are agile thinkers from a variety of backgrounds, united by constant curiosity and a desire to work together to solve problems.Each client challenge is unique, so instead of relying on generic solutions, we break down a problem using our philosophy of ‘uncommon sense’ until we find its root.

Internships at OC&C offer a real insight into the world of strategy consulting for students in their penultimate year of study.

From day one, you will be helping tackle the most exciting strategic problems in consulting today. Your primary role as an Associate Consultant intern is to support the delivery of strategic advice to clients. You will provide professional advice to the senior management of major international corporations and deliver the analytic modules assigned.

To make sure you are fully equipped, you will receive a week-long induction where you will have training in the consulting skills needed for you to succeed and you will also be taken through real project examples.

Over the eight weeks you will work on multiple projects, giving you an opportunity to meet more of our consultants and try your hand at a broader range of tasks. Whether conducting field research or analysing data, you will be able to add your own insights and value to the team. Working in small teams means you will have exposure to all parts of the project you work on and a chance to work closely with our Partners. There will also be opportunities to socialise and network outside of your project team.

The provisional dates of the Summer Internship scheme will be Monday 28th June - Friday 20 th August 2027. However, final dates will be confirmed upon receiving an offer.

WHAT MAKES US DIFFERENT

• Our strategy and M&A focus – a lot of consulting is multi-month implementation projects, focused on cost or IT transformation; that’s not us. We provide advice to our clients on where to play and how to win, in our key sectors of Retail, Leisure & Hospitality; Consumer Goods; Technology & Media; B2B Products & Services; and Private Equity. We work with organisations of all sizes, from global blue chips and household names to smaller industry challengers. Due to the strategic nature of our work, we spend a lot more time collaborating in our London office - we don’t “live out of a suitcase” like some types of consulting.
• Our people – at OC&C our people are at the heart of everything we do & we work hard to ensure we are a workplace that encourages everyone to flourish, irrespective of background. Diversity of thought is integral to the success of our business & our six diversity networks play a pivotal role in ensuring we are developing and nurturing everyone.
• Our culture – at OC&C we foster an entrepreneurial environment, and we all play a role in building the firm, through participation in various task teams to drive forward change. Because we work in small teams (~5-7 vs often 10+ at more implementation-focused firms) you will get more exposure to all experience levels in the business. No client-service industries work the typical 9-5, but we have several mechanisms to make sure the job is sustainable, including our popular unpaid leave scheme – over 70% of our Associate Consultants opt to take up to an extra month of unpaid leave every year (as well as fully paid holidays). We’re also encouraged to try new things outside of work with the ‘Hobbies & Wellness’ subsidy & our internal ‘Ministry of Fun’ takes their job of organising social events very seriously!
• Our values – we are dedicated to creating positive change for the world around us. We devote a portion of our revenue to pro-bono projects each year, we help clients with ESG issues, and we take ethics seriously, ensuring that you don’t work on projects that are against your values. We are also incredibly proud to be a B Corp .
• Our global opportunities - we deliver insights to clients across the globe and many of our projects have cross-office teams. As you progress there will also be opportunities such as ambassadorships, which offer people a chance to work abroad for 4-6 months, or longer‑term transfers.

About The Candidate

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

• Students must be in their penultimate year of study to be eligible for the AC Summer Internship (For example, currently in the 2 nd year of a 3 year degree, or 3 rd year of a 4 year degree)
• Creative and structured thinkers who enjoy breaking down complex or ambiguous problems, challenging assumptions and exploring different ideas to reach the best answer
• Logical and numerate problem-solvers who can interpret and analyse qualitative and quantitative information and draw meaningful insights from it
• Commercially curious individuals who can identify what matters most, consider competing priorities and turn analysis into practical recommendations
• Clear and confident communicators who can explain their thinking logically, listen to and constructively challenge others, and adapt their communication to different audiences
• Collaborative team players who build strong relationships, value different perspectives and actively seek and respond to feedback
• Proactive, self-directed individuals who take ownership, show initiative and help drive work forward
• Curious and adaptable learners who are motivated to learn quickly, apply new knowledge and develop their understanding of business
• Resilient and hard-working individuals who are motivated to get to the best answer
• A strong academic record

Right to Work in the UK: We have a limited number of visa sponsorships available for this role. Sponsorship will be considered for eligible candidates who require it, subject to availability and business requirements.

At OC&C are committed to fostering an inclusive culture, in which people of all backgrounds can thrive. We encourage applications from all, regardless of age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, transgender status, disability, marital status, pregnancy or maternity, religion or belief, race or ethnic origin, and socioeconomic background. We also have network groups that actively support the inclusion of all our colleagues.

OC&C is a Disability Confident Committed Employer – if you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please include this information in the relevant section of your application form and we will work with you to accommodate these.