Job Description

Your part in our mission

As a Junior Consultant (Graduate), you'll help clients make smarter, more sustainable procurement decisions. Public sector procurement is becoming increasingly complex, and your work will ensure public funds are spent effectively, compliantly, and with maximum value. You'll also gain exposure to innovative AI and data-driven tools that are transforming how procurement is delivered.

Our structure

At Squarcle, we work in a matrix structure designed to support your growth and success. You'll have a

Performance Manager

to guide your career development, an

Engagement Manager

to support your day-to-day project work, and a

Capability Lead

to ensure best practice across tools, people, and processes. This role sits within our Procurement Capability, where you'll work closely with

Andrew

, our

Head of Procurement

, and report into one of our Engagement Leads. Your Performance Manager and project assignment will be confirmed once your first engagement is agreed.

Our Graduate Programme

As part of your first year, you'll join Squarcle's 12-month Graduate Programme - designed to accelerate your development and build your consulting foundation. You'll benefit from:


Tailored workshops on consulting, procurement, and digital delivery On-the-job training through live client projects Learning and development support from experienced consultants and mentors Structured feedback and career coaching to help you progress confidently into a Consultant role

Please note: you must be available to start work in December 2025

This is what you'll be doing

As a Junior Consultant, you'll learn how to deliver impactful work from day one. Some of your key day-to-day activities will include:


Supporting stakeholder engagement and helping ensure the right voices are heard Preparing for and contributing to client workshops where problems are explored and solutions take shape Carrying out analysis and turning it into clear, well-structured outputs Assisting in drafting options appraisals that help clients make confident decisions Supporting the creation of commercial tools, models, and artefacts that add real value Contributing to briefings and advice, learning how to balance support with challenge

We'll continue develop and measure your success in the following areas

Each engagement will have a set of deliverables which you will be responsible for. We'll measure your success in the following areas: You deliver outputs that are consistently high quality, accurate, and insightful You show a genuine drive to learn and continuously improve your craft as a consultant You demonstrate professionalism in every interaction, earning trust from clients and colleagues You communicate clearly and effectively - tailoring your style to your audience and making complex ideas easy to understand

Where you'll be stretched (and thrive)

Consulting at pace:

you'll be challenged to balance analysis with action, adapting your approach to different clients and contexts

Working through ambiguity:

not every brief will be neatly defined, and success will come from creating clarity where none exists

Stakeholder management:

you'll need to quickly build trust, influence decisions, and bring diverse voices together around a common goal

We think you'll love

Join a rapidly growing team:

your impact will be visible and your ideas can shape how we grow

Real opportunities to progress:

as the team scales, so will your career

Help clients deliver some of the most complex procurements in the country:

making a tangible difference on projects that matter




This isn't just another graduate scheme - it's a launchpad for a meaningful career in consulting.

The skills you'll need to succeed in this role

A strong academic background (minimum 2:1 or equivalent preferred) A keen interest in public sector procurement and how government spends effectively Strong analytical and problem-solving skills Excellent written and verbal communication A collaborative mindset and desire to continuously learn




Some experience through internships, placements, or part-time work in procurement, commercial, or data-driven roles would be an advantage, but not essential.

How we'll assess your skills

Our assessment process for this role will involve two steps:

Step 1:

Your CV will be assessed against the requirements for the role. Make sure you have drawn upon your relevant experience, skills and knowledge within your CV.

Step 2:

Attend an Assessment Day at our Bristol office on Queen Charlotte Street, where you will deliver a short presentation, take part in a group exercise, and have the opportunity to meet members of our team.

Remember, interviews are a two-way street. While we're getting to know your fit for the role, take the time to ask questions too - so you can see if we're the right place for the next step in your career.

What we offer

We believe great work deserves great rewards. Here's what you can expect as part of the team:

Generous leave package

+ 26 days of annual leave (including your birthday!) plus UK bank holidays -- increasing to 27 days after three years, and 28 after seven years
+ You'll also get five extra days for your five and 10 year anniversaries
+ Additional leave for members of the Reserve Forces and CFAV.

Private medical insurance

+ Provided once you've completed your probation.

Recognition and rewards

+ 1,000 referral bonus for successful hires

Performance related awards

+ Milestone and life-event hampers to celebrate life's big moments

Development & learning

+ Annual training week abroad
+ Funding for qualifications that benefit both you and the business

Travel & wellbeing

+ Cycle to work scheme
+ Discounted travel through funded railcards

Pension

+ Our pension provider is NOW Pensions, pension contributions are 3% employer and 5% employee







We review our benefits regularly to ensure they stay competitive and meaningful - so this list may evolve as we grow.



Our working hours are 8:30am - 5:30pm (with an hour for lunch), Monday - Friday.

About us

At Squarcle, our people are at the heart of what we do. We're a digitally native supply chain consultancy, helping clients transform how they plan, buy, and operate. Squarcle is a fast-growing SME with offerings across enterprise design and change, supply chain and digital capabilities.



Transforming procurement and supply chains with expert insight, digital innovation and data driven precision, we combine deep supply chain expertise with cutting-edge digital tools and data science to deliver practical, lasting results. Whether it's optimising end-to-end processes, redesigning supply chain networks, improving cost-to-serve, or shaping smarter S&OP strategies - we work side by side with clients to build supply chains that are efficient, resilient, and fit for the future.

Apply now and take the next step toward doing work that matters, with a team that's shaping the future of supply chain consulting.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

This role requires you to have lived in the UK for the last 5 years and obtain Security Check (SC) security clearance. Clearance must be obtained without any caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role you've been recruited for. If it isn't obtained, or is obtained but with caveats that prevent you from carrying out the role, any conditional offer made to you will be withdrawn. Obtaining SC security clearance can be a lengthy process, and we reserve the right to withdraw any conditional offer made if the necessary security clearance isn't obtained within 6 months. If you hold dual citizenship or nationality from another country, please make us aware of this during the application phase. We're unable to offer visa sponsorship.



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