At a Glance
- Tasks: Join exciting global projects, build client relationships, and enhance operational performance.
- Company: Think Research, a leading aviation consultancy with a vibrant culture.
- Benefits: £32,000 salary, 36 days holiday, tailored career development, and worldwide travel opportunities.
- Other info: Dynamic team with a focus on continuous learning and development.
- Why this job: Kickstart your career in a supportive environment that values your input and growth.
- Qualifications: No specific degree required; problem-solving and communication skills are key.
The predicted salary is between 32000 - 32000 £ per year.
Location: Bournemouth or Farnborough, UK. Salary: £32,000 plus benefits.
Think Research is a global aviation consultancy headquartered in Bournemouth, with a second office in Farnborough and a subsidiary in the Middle East. We specialise in improving our client’s operational performance and in conducting regulatory, strategy and policy analysis. In the 20 years since the company started, we have worked with over 80 clients from 40 countries across 6 continents. We are a growing consultancy with ambitious growth plans.
We have achieved strong growth through:
- High client retention.
- High staff retention.
- Exceptional track record of delivery.
The input of our staff into the company, its direction and its growth are key to us and we offer:
- Competitive rates of pay
- 36 days holiday (inclusive of UK bank holidays)
- Tailored career development
- Targeted training and continuous coaching
- Generous maternity & paternity pay
- Paid charity leave
- Worldwide travel opportunities
We are now looking for candidates from all backgrounds to support the growth of our team. As a graduate consultant with us you will be involved in a variety of interesting projects for clients around the world, be expected to build and manage client relationships and maintain the standards that we expect on each assignment.
Our policy of growth uses a model of recruiting ambitious and talented graduates and investing in them so that they can expedite their own growth and career development as well as our capabilities. A large percentage of our staff come to Think direct from University.
Graduate staff are expected to:
- Contribute to our project portfolio across all business areas.
- Show willingness to take on responsibility and client facing tasks from day one, with support from other members of the Think team.
- Work with senior staff, coaches and mentors to identify an accelerated career development plan.
- Commit to the Think culture, values and standards.
Being a graduate consultant at Think is not about having a particular degree or a prior interest in aviation. Our graduate consultants come from a wide range of backgrounds and many have no prior knowledge of aviation. Instead we are interested in how you think, how you solve problems and how you communicate your thoughts to others.
To be a successful graduate consultant you should already meet the following key competencies:
- Problem solving: Ability to apply logical and structured thinking to a wide range of problems. Builds knowledge of and competence in applying problem-solving tools and techniques under guidance.
- Communications: Good innate verbal and written communications skills. Willingness to understand and follow company guidelines. Ability to express yourself very well. Is a personable team player that is trusted to deliver and understands the need for – and is willing to build – excellent people skills. Builds on strengths and addresses weaknesses to be a proactive team member.
- Time management: Excels at and is an exemplar for time management in a complex multi-activity environment. Is a proficient user of office software. Committed to learning a range of other tools available and how to use them on-the-job.
- Learning and developing: Is keen to learn continuously throughout career. Is aware of knowledge gaps and addresses these proactively.
To apply for this position please send a cover letter expressing your reason for applying for the role and your CV to [email] with the title of the position you are applying for within the email subject line. We would expect candidates who are selected for interview to prepare and deliver a presentation on a topic of our choosing. We would expect new recruits to be able to be based at our offices in Bournemouth or Farnborough.
PLEASE NOTE: Since Brexit changed our ability to freely recruit applicants from anywhere in the EU we can only accept and process applications from UK nationals and EU citizens with settled or pre-settled status. We cannot accept or process applications from anyone requiring a Visa or anyone holding a Graduate Visa. Applications which do not meet this requirement will be deleted without processing.
Graduate Consultant employer: Think Research Ltd
Think Research is an exceptional employer that prioritises the growth and development of its staff, offering a competitive salary of £32,000 alongside generous benefits such as 36 days of holiday and tailored career development opportunities. With a strong focus on employee input and a supportive work culture, our graduate consultants engage in diverse projects while enjoying worldwide travel opportunities, making it an ideal place for ambitious graduates to launch their careers in a dynamic and collaborative environment.
