Consulting Year 12/13 Work Shadowing Programme - Leeds - October 2025

RSM UK; Leeds; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading consultancy firm for a three-day paid work shadowing program in Consulting. Suitable for Year 12 or 13 students eager to learn, this impactful experience offers insight into the industry through interactive sessions focusing on personal and professional development.

Benefits

Certificate of achievement

Qualifications

• Predicted/achieved UCAS points required.
• Year 12 or 13 students eligible.
• Enthusiasm for new skills essential.

Responsibilities

• Participate in various sessions to develop skills.
• Engage in feedback and debrief sessions.
• Network with current students and professionals.

Skills

Communication

Teamwork

Networking

Personal branding

Wellbeing

Employability

Education

Minimum of 112 UCAS points from three A levels or equivalent

Job description

As one of the world's largest networks of audit, tax and consulting firms, RSM delivers big ideas and premium service to help middle-market businesses thrive. We are a fast-growing firm with big ambitions -- we have a clear goal to become the premium adviser to the middle market, globally. This vision touches everything we do, motivating and inspiring us to become better every day. If you are looking for a firm where you can build a future and make an impact, then RSM is the place for you.

Make an Impact at RSM UK

Are you ready for an opportunity that blends personal development and real-world experience? Join our paid three-day in-person work shadowing programme on 28th October 2025 where you’ll be immersed into our Consulting team.

Our team of Consulting experts work collaboratively to provide tailored and client-centric solutions, delivering a premium service through every interaction, giving our clients confidence as they build sustainable, future-fit businesses.

At the heart of Consulting are the six solutions we offer our clients: business transformation, deal services, finance function support, risk and governance, forensic and investigation services, and restructuring.

We want you to experience the most out of your time with us, enjoying your work experience and making a meaningful impact at RSM; let your journey with us inspire your future!

During our three-day programme, you’ll:

• Attend insight sessions across Consulting.
• Participate in group sessions developing your skills such as communication and teamwork.
• Participate in networking, personal branding, wellbeing, and employability sessions.
• Hear from our current students and learn about their career journeys so far.
• Participate in a two-way debrief and feedback session at the end of the programme.
• At the end of your programme, you’ll receive a certificate of achievement to recognise the skills you have developed during your time with us.

What we are looking for:

Are you someone who thrives on variety, loves learning new things, and enjoys connecting with people?If that sounds like you and you are looking for relevant hands-on work experience, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!

We value diverse experiences and perspectives. To be eligible, you’ll need to:

• Be in Year 12 or 13.
• Be predicted a minimum of 112 UCAS points from three A levels or an equivalent level 3 qualification.
• Show enthusiasm for learning new skills and expanding your knowledge.

The start date for our three-day work experience programme is 28th October. Successful candidates must be available for the full duration of the programme.

Please note - although this role requires 112 UCAS points (predicted/obtained). We are aware that you may have not obtained your predicted grades yet, if that is the case, please state 112 UCAS points in your application and complete the education section as best you can.

Our work experience recruitment process:

During your recruitment process, you’ll need to complete an online application followed by an online assessment which includes numerical reasoning, and a one-on-one telephone interview lasting around 30 minutes.

Please note, after the recruitment process is finalised if your first preference is not available, we will offer you a suitable alternative. This will be discussed with during your offer conversation.

Disclaimer:RSMwill only take one application into consideration per recruitment cycle. We do not accept multiple applications to different vacancies.

Diversity and Inclusion at RSM
At RSM, we want to create a strong sense of belonging so that people of all identities, backgrounds, and cultures feel they can bring their true self to work. Our clients come from all walks of life. We aim to achieve that same diversity of background, experience and perspective in our own teams, so that we can genuinely understand our client's needs. Diverse teams bring a broader range of ideas and insights to work. That's why we're working together to ensure our firm's principles and processes support a firm culture that embraces difference and strengthens inclusion.