Job Description Power Your Curiosity at PA Why consider joining us in Business Design & Transformation? Business design & transformation is critical for organisations to adapt in ever-changing market landscapes. Joining our Business & Design Transformation stream will give you an understanding of how large-scale schemes are delivered, how change is managed, how operating models are formed and other key issues faced by our clients. As well as being part of PA’s global Business Transformation community, you’ll also be part of our growing Bristol-based team, playing an active role in developing our business and connecting with partners and clients in the region. When you join as a placement student, you’ll work on big things from day one. You’ll gain the knowledge and experience you need to build a successful career in consulting and contribute meaningfully to vital projects. No two days are the same. You could be researching our latest project and delivering your findings, visiting a client with a consulting team and representing the firm, or furthering your development through crucial learning — guided and mentored by one of our experts. What you can expect When you join as placement student, you will gain the knowledge and experience you need to build a successful career in consulting and contribute meaningfully to vital projects. You’ll be coached and guided by experts and have countless opportunities to broaden your experience on challenging projects and programmes. Apply your problem-solving skills across multiple teams to support client projects and internal initiatives, using leading tools, methodologies, and consulting techniques. Share ideas and drive progress while developing your skills and supporting our clients. You will also have the opportunity to get involved on a breadth of internal activities at PA, for example, developing community and engagement initiatives, writing thought leadership, or working on business development activities. Whatever you work on, you’ll be part of the team and free to build your networks, both here at PA and far beyond. Hybrid working with the team on client site or in our office a minimum of two days per week. However, the actual time you spend and where you spend it will vary by role or assignment, which could include up to 5 days per week on a client site. An environment that deeply cares about its values - Values | PA Consulting Assessment process First Stage Assessments: Application form Online Assessments Shortlisting Final Stage Assessments: Assessment Centre Final Stage Interviews The Offer The opportunity to work on meaningful projects with talented people Support, training and coaching to give you the best experience in entering and exceeding in the working world and in-continuation of your studies Complete the year successfully, and you can expect to be fast-tracked through the graduate recruitment process when you finish your studies. If you are offered a graduate role following your placement with us you will join our 18-month Graduate Rotational Programme. In this programme you’ll have the opportunity to rotate through three of our capability teams, gaining diverse skills and experiences that will serve as the foundation for your consulting career. We work flexibly at PA, but your work base will be our Bristol office This role will start in July 2026 and be for 12 months. We will confirm exact date at offer stage. Salary - £24,570 A career at PA is what you make of it — so power your curiosity and prepare to make an impact.