Research Analyst Intern
Q5
Research Analyst Intern
Q5
Organisational change consultants enabling growth
Q5 · London, United Kingdom · Contract · Posted 2026-09-15
Workplace: on_site
Department: Research Analysts
Q5 is looking for graduates to join our team in London for a 12 week period. These positions are in-person. We have two start dates available - 11/1/27 & 5/4/27. _**Please note that this role will remain open and interviews will be ongoing until we have filled all positions, at which point we will close this opening and will inform all applicants if they have been unsuccessful.
If you are in your final year of study, please look at the other open role for Research Analyst positions that start in September 2027.**_
Q5 is an award-winning management consultancy that helps organisations across the globe design and deliver lasting change. From strategy to implementation, we work collaboratively to solve complex problems with creativity, clarity, and compassion. With offices in London, Leeds, New York, Houston, Sydney, Melbourne, and Saudi Arabia, we support clients in both the Private and Public sectors across industries such as healthcare, energy, defence, transport, retail, finance, and media.
Our work spans organisation design, strategic alignment, cultural change, and transformation. We are proud to be a consultancy that puts people at the heart of everything we do—helping businesses not just work better, but become better places to work.
As a Research Analyst, you’ll gain real-world consulting experience in a supportive, collaborative environment. You’ll work alongside experienced consultants on live client projects, within our Datahub team, and on internal initiatives—applying critical thinking, data-driven analysis, and understanding of Q5’s leading edge suite of tools, to help organisations solve complex business challenges.
This is an exciting opportunity to develop your consulting skills at an organisation known for its values, people focus, and innovative approach to transformation.
Key Responsibilities
Support consulting teams by conducting quantitative and qualitative research, analysis, and synthesis
Use data and Q5 tools to diagnose organisational challenges, test hypotheses, and support recommendations
Clean, structure, and interpret data using Excel, Power BI, or similar tools
Assist in developing models and dashboards to support strategic decision-making
Prepare and deliver insightful presentations, reports, and workshop materials
Participate in stakeholder interviews and workshops
Contribute to internal projects such as knowledge sharing, marketing, and thought leadership
Attend training sessions and gain exposure to various methodologies and frameworks used in consulting
What You’ll Gain
Hands-on consulting experience across a range of industries and project types
Exposure to real-world business problems, including data-driven analysis and organisational design
Coaching and mentorship from experienced consultants
Development of core consulting capabilities: research, modelling, communication, and delivery
Insight into a potential future career in management consulting with a values-led organisation
Graduates who have completed their studies at the time of application (if you are in your final year of study, please look at our other Research Analyst opportunity for positions that start in September 2027)
Strong numerical and analytical skills, with an ability to work with data to extract insights to improve business outcomes
Use of AI
We recognise that AI can be a useful tool when preparing your application, and you're welcome to use it appropriately. However, anything you submit should genuinely reflect your own experience, thinking and capabilities.
For some assessments, we may ask you not to use AI where we want to understand your individual thinking, judgement or communication. If this applies, we'll always make this clear in advance.
Our aim is to create a fair and transparent recruitment process that allows us to get to know the real you.
You can find out more about our approach to AI and recruitment on our Careers page.
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Q5 helps organizations manage change and improve performance. It provides consulting services across all sectors to help clients face change confidently, plan for growth, and seize opportunities. The firm leverages cross-sector expertise to offer diverse perspectives on client challenges, while maintaining strict confidentiality due to the sensitive nature of its work. Notable achievements include the Queen’s Award for international trade (2019), designation as a Leading Management Consultancy by the FT for three years running, and a listing among Sunday Times’ Best 100 Small Companies to Work For (2020). The goal is to enable clients to implement effective change, drive growth, and continuously improve while upholding professionalism and discretion.
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