Research Analysts (UK) - August - December 2026 - GRADUATES ONLY

Q5; Greater London; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading management consultancy in London is looking for a Research Analyst for an 8-week program. The role involves supporting consulting teams with research and analysis, using tools like Excel and Power BI. Candidates will gain hands-on consulting experience and mentorship from seasoned consultants. Strong analytical skills and a passion for helping organizations improve are essential for success in this position. Training and development opportunities will be provided as part of the experience.

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills with data insights extraction ability.
• Comfortable using Excel and/or data visualisation tools.
• Effective communication with non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct quantitative and qualitative research to support consulting teams.
• Use data and tools to diagnose organisational challenges.
• Clean, structure, and interpret data using relevant tools.
• Assist in developing models and dashboards for decision-making.
• Prepare presentations and workshop materials.
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops.
• Contribute to internal project initiatives.
• Attend training sessions to gain exposure to various methodologies.

Skills

Numerical and analytical skills

Data handling and insights extraction

Communication skills

Proactive and eager to learn

Interpersonal skills

Tools

Excel

Power BI

Job description

Q5 is looking for graduates to join our team in London for an 8 week period. We have two start dates available - 23/8/26 & 18/10/26. Please note that interviews will not begin until Easter 2026 and will then be ongoing over the following months until we have filled all positions, at which point we will close this opening and will inform all applicants if they have been unsuccessful.

Q5 is an award-winning management consultancy that helps organisations across the globe design and deliver lasting change. From strategy to implementation, we work collaboratively to solve complex problems with creativity, clarity, and compassion. With offices in London, Leeds, New York, Houston, Sydney, Melbourne, Oman, and Saudi Arabia, we support clients in both the Private and Public sectors across industries such as healthcare, retail, finance, and media.

Our work spans organisation design, strategic alignment, cultural change, and transformation. We are proud to be a consultancy that puts people at the heart of everything we do — helping businesses not just work better, but become better places to work.

As a Research Analyst, you’ll gain real-world consulting experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll work alongside experienced consultants on live client projects, and on internal initiatives — applying critical thinking, data-driven analysis, and understanding of Q5’s leading edge suite of tools, to help organisations solve complex business challenges.

This is an exciting opportunity to develop your consulting skills at an organisation known for its values, people focus, and innovative approach to transformation.

Key Responsibilities

• Support consulting teams by conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analysis, and synthesis
• Use data and Q5 tools to diagnose organisational challenges, test hypotheses, and support recommendations
• Clean, structure, and interpret data using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
• Assist in developing models and dashboards to support strategic decision-making
• Prepare and deliver insightful presentations, reports, and workshop materials
• Participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops
• Contribute to internal projects such as knowledge sharing, marketing, and thought leadership
• Attend training sessions and gain exposure to various methodologies and frameworks used in consulting

What You’ll Gain

• Hands-on consulting experience across a range of industries and project types
• Exposure to real-world business problems, including data-driven analysis and organisational design
• Coaching and mentorship from experienced consultants
• Development of core consulting capabilities: research, modelling, communication, and delivery
• Insight into a potential future career in management consulting with a values-led organisation

Qualifications

• Strong numerical and analytical skills, with an ability to work with data to extract insights to improve business outcomes
• Comfortable using Excel (pivot tables, formulas, charts) and/or data visualisation tools
• Effective communicator—able to convey technical or analytical information clearly to non-technical audiences
• Curious, proactive, and eager to learn
• Collaborative team player with strong interpersonal skills
• Passionate about people, culture, and helping organisations thrive