A different kind of consulting firm
We’ve always done things differently at the Berkeley Partnership. For 30 years, the way we work has been tried and tested, and continues to play an enormous part in our success. In fact, we are now seeing others trying to replicate our model. And our people are the biggest testament to its effectiveness. They join us hoping for a better way of working and stay when they realise it’s real.
If you like the idea of being free to do the best possible job for your clients, without the need for sales targets, silos or unnecessary admin, then we might be right for you. If you want autonomy, variety, versatility and the opportunity to develop, with close support from your partners and consultant peers, then Berkeley Partnership could be the perfect choice.
What kind of consultant are you?
When we hire consultants, we focus on core consulting skills and adaptability, not functional expertise or industry specialism. You’ll need to be ready to stretch yourself as you apply your intellect, analytical thinking and consulting skills to new business problems and sectors. You'll be comfortable taking responsibility and having autonomy over your work and enjoy collaborating with others as you share expertise and develop with help from partners.
What core skills do you need?
You’ll need the ability to manage projects independently and integrate effectively with clients at all levels, building lasting relationships. You’ll be confident and collaborative, with the experience and the emotional intelligence to enable you to adapt quickly to new situations and gain the respect of your colleagues and clients.
What can you expect at the start?
Hear from two of our consultants, Arun and Begoña, about why they chose Berkeley Partnership and how they found their first 100 days at our consulting firm.
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First 100 days at Berkeley
Arun: My name's Aaron Verma, and I joined 100 days ago.
Begoña: My name is Begoña Tomás, and this is my 100th day.
Arun: I came here for a fresh start, a challenge, and really to be tested. And I've got that and way more.
Begoña: Before joining Berkeley, I used to work for a massive global company. When I came back from my second maternity leave, I started to feel quite lost, and thought that it wasn't for me anymore. This is when Berkeley contacted me, and the rest is history.
Arun: When I first joined the firm, I spent two weeks getting to know people. What that literally meant was going for breakfast and lunches and meeting as many people as possible. After that, I was introduced to my first client and started my first client project. What really took me aback was the nature of the relationship I have with that client from day one. They know who we are, they know what we do, and they trust us.
Begoña: So before I was very much focused on doing workplace technology transformations, which was really good. Here at Berkeley, so far I've done an MSP transition, I'm also doing a change strategy. And this is very different to anything that I've done before. I am a working mum, I have two little girls, so I don't have too much time. However, one of the things that I've joined is the Women at Berkeley Network. So we do a lot of events which are focused on women only and I love that.
Arun: There's so much to get involved in here. Whether, like me, you want to join the football or running club, whether you're interested in the theatre club, book club... Or, my personal favorite, the whiskey and wine club. There's stuff for everyone. To top it off, the firm also takes everyone away for one weekend a year. And we recently had our away weekend in Tenerife.
Begoña: So, Berkeley has definitely delivered on my work life balance requirements. I also have a challenging role where I feel engaged and I feel like I'm learning. So yeah, everything is working out great.
Arun: A 100 days in, it's delivered way more than I could have expected. I've met some great people, worked on some really interesting projects, and really feel like I've got the challenge, push and stretch that I was desperate for when I took the job. Find out more about your next move.
What benefits do we offer?
Our comprehensive employee benefits package is designed to make sure you know just how much we value your work and give you the support you need. You’ll start with us on a competitive salary, and receive annual pay rises that reflect your personal development.
In addition, we offer everyone:
- 30 days annual leave plus all English bank/public holidays
- 8% non-contributory pension plan
- Private medical insurance for you and your family
- Comprehensive life assurance
- 26 weeks paid maternity leave on full pay (from day one)
- Four weeks paid paternity leave on full pay (from day one)
- Up to 16 weeks paid shared parental leave, within the first 12 months of the child's birth, on full pay
- Annual health and wellbeing benefit of £300
- Five discretionary days a year to work with our charity partners
- Flexible working
- Ongoing training and development
- Regular and inclusive social events
Health and wellbeing
We have a number of resources and benefits available to help you focus on your wellbeing in a way that suits you.
- Personal Development and Listening Partners, as well as our People Manager and People Partner.
- Wellbeing & Mental Health Working Group and Qualified Mental Health First Aiders
- On-demand therapy through HelloSelf and daily support for mental health through Meditopia
- Private medical insurance (with mental-health cover)
- Fitness discounts (e.g. cycle-to-work scheme)
- Menopause support with access to a personalised 12-month menopause support plan
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offering counselling, crisis support, legal, financial and life-management help
- Access to a Financial Advisor for financial support
- Annual allowance for anything that supports your wellbeing (gym or club memberships, therapies or treatments, counselling, financial advice)
Supporting family life
Alongside our employee and wellbeing benefits, we know how important it is to support the transitions around family life. We offer maternity and parental return support with resources for return-to-work including a re-introduction and re-settling in phase. For working parents and carers, we have flexible working options and can provide coaching, mentoring and peer support to help you manage any parental transition and find a positive work-life balance.
Hear from Chris, Thenuhan and Nicola about how they’ve been supported to find the right balance for them, between work and family life.
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Supporting working parents and carers
