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Careers at 30 UK consulting firms that sponsor visas

A practical guide to the roles each type of firm hires for, how to register your CV on their career sites, and how to improve your chances of being sponsored.

The firm list comes from a public career-advice video. Sponsorship depends on the firm, the role and your circumstances, and is never guaranteed. Always confirm a firm is on the official UK Register of Licensed Sponsors on GOV.UK before applying.

Step 1: Pick the right type of firm

Strategy consulting

McKinsey & Company, Bain & Company, BCG, Oliver Wyman, Kearney, Roland Berger, L.E.K., OC&C

Typical roles: Business Analyst, Associate, Consultant, Strategy Analyst

Best for: strong academics, case-interview practice, problem solving.

Big Four & advisory

PwC, Deloitte, EY, KPMG

Typical roles: Technology Consultant, Risk Consultant, Audit Associate, Tax Analyst, Finance Transformation, Cyber Security

Best for: accountants, finance and risk professionals, IT and ERP specialists.

Technology & IT services

Accenture, Capgemini, IBM, TCS, Cognizant, Infosys, Wipro, Sopra Steria, CGI, Talan

Typical roles: ERP Consultant (SAP, Oracle, Odoo), Data Analyst or Engineer, Cloud and DevOps Engineer, Software Developer, Business Analyst, Cyber Security Analyst, Test Engineer

Best for: engineers and technical consultants with hands-on delivery experience.

Specialist & boutique firms

PA Consulting, Slalom, Teneo, Teamwill Consulting, ICF, BRG, Alvarez & Marsal, FTI Consulting

Typical roles: Digital Consultant, Data and AI Consultant, Restructuring Analyst, Economic Consultant, Public-sector Consultant

Best for: specialists in finance, economics, digital delivery or government projects.

Step 2: Roles to target by background

Your backgroundRoles to search for
ERP, Odoo, SAP or OracleERP Consultant, Functional Consultant, Technical Consultant, Business Analyst
Software or ITSoftware Engineer, Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Solution Architect
Data and AIData Analyst, Data Engineer, Data Scientist, AI Consultant
Finance and accountingFinance Transformation Consultant, Audit Associate, Risk Analyst, Tax Analyst
Business or engineering graduateGraduate Consultant, Analyst, Business Analyst, Associate
Supply chain and operationsOperations Consultant, Supply Chain Analyst, Procurement Consultant

All 30 firms and where to apply

Open each firm's website and go to its Careers or Jobs section to register your CV. Links go to the firms' official sites.

Strategy consulting
  1. McKinsey & Company
  2. Bain & Company
  3. BCG
  4. Oliver Wyman
  5. Kearney
  6. Roland Berger
  7. L.E.K. Consulting
  8. OC&C Strategy Consultants
Big Four
  1. PwC UK
  2. Deloitte UK
  3. EY UK
  4. KPMG UK
Technology & IT services
  1. Accenture
  2. Capgemini
  3. IBM
  4. TCS (Tata Consultancy Services)
  5. Cognizant
  6. Infosys
  7. Wipro
  8. Sopra Steria
  9. CGI
  10. Talan
Specialist & boutique firms
  1. PA Consulting
  2. Slalom
  3. Teneo
  4. Teamwill Consulting
  5. ICF
  6. BRG (Berkeley Research Group)
  7. Alvarez & Marsal
  8. FTI Consulting

Step 3: Register your CV on each firm's career site

  1. Go to the firm's own website and open its Careers or Jobs section. Avoid third-party sites that charge a fee.
  2. Create a candidate account with a professional email address, then upload your CV and complete the profile fully.
  3. Turn on job alerts for your target role titles and for the UK, so new openings reach you quickly.
  4. Apply to specific roles and tailor your CV to each one, using the words in the job description.
  5. State your visa status honestly in the application form and say that you will need sponsorship.
  6. Keep a tracker of firms, roles, dates and results so you can follow up and avoid duplicate applications.

CV advice for UK consulting applications

Keep it to 1–2 pages with a clean layout and no photo, date of birth or marital status.
Lead with results: each bullet should say what you did and the measurable outcome.
Match the keywords in the job description so applicant-tracking systems can read your CV.
Show client-facing skills: projects, presentations, stakeholder work and teamwork.
Add certifications that fit the role, such as SAP, Oracle, Odoo, cloud or analytics credentials.
Prepare for interviews: practise case and competency questions, and be ready to explain your projects.

About visa sponsorship

  • Most UK sponsored jobs use the Skilled Worker visa. The role, salary level and sponsor licence all matter.
  • A firm being a licensed sponsor does not mean every role is sponsored. Ask recruiters early.
  • Rules and salary thresholds change. Check current requirements on GOV.UK before you apply.
  • Be careful with anyone who asks you to pay for a job or a visa offer.

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