Management consultancy in the UK Choose from over 70,000 full-time consultants within the sector in the UKBenefit from rapidly growing technology consulting skills in areas such as digital transformation, big data, and artificial intelligenceTap expertise from a world leading market Recruit top talent: the consulting sector is one of the most popular industry choices among UK graduates Access to Management Consultancy Experts The UK consulting industry is recognised as one of the best in the world and it is a vital part of the country’s business landscape. Management consulting has demonstrated resilience against the backdrop of the pandemic. The UK saw a 16% growth rate in UK consulting activity in 2021 – marking a six-fold increase from 2020, reflecting a growing demand for consulting services. A further 13% growth rate is forecasted for 2022, with digital transformation expected to be one of the top two drivers of growth in the sector, alongside sustainability priorities. One of the key features of the management consulting sector in the UK is the concentration of activity amongst a few large and medium-sized international firms at one end of the spectrum, and a large number of boutique specialist firms at the other end. Download Fact Sheet A global standing The UK's management consulting sector is made up of a high skilled and international workforce and enjoys a reputation for quality around the world. Nearly a third (29%) of UK consultancy firms’ fee incomes were generated overseas in 2020 – up from 16% the year before. Find out more from The Management Consultancies Association Supporting the wider economy Professional services provide over 1.3m jobs across the UK, including 478,000 in management consultancy. Management consultancy also contributed £26m to the UK economy in 2019. Research Providing professional services to the world The UK professional services sector continues to be a key contributor to the wider UK economy. Find out more about the UK’s professional sector, and its role in delivering leading professional services expertise across the world. Download 'Providing professional services to the world' Digital first More than half of UK consultants work in technology consulting, as they help provide highly sought-after advice to firms on digital transformation. With cyber security also remaining the fastest growing service for UK consultants, as clients continue to seek advice on how to best protect themselves in an increasingly digitised world. Management consultancy provided 478,000 jobs across the UK in 2020 Management consultancy contributed £26bn to the UK economy in 2019 £14.5bn in estimated UK consulting industry revenues in 2021, up from an estimated £12.5bn in 2020 Sustainability priorities expected to be the #2 growth area for consulting activity in 2022 (after digital technology) Partner story BJSS: Shaping FinTech innovation for over 25 years BJSS: Shaping FinTech innovation for over 25 years Partner story Elixirr: the first company to IPO on AIM since the Covid crisis Elixirr: the first company to IPO on AIM since the Covid crisis See more Case Studies Everything you need The UK offers you everything you need to grow your business. We have a global outlook, which means we understand your business needs. The depth and breadth of our offer mean unparalleled opportunities for you to grow. Innovation is what we do - creating an inspirational ecosystem where you can thrive. Choose the UK Innovation Open and global Business environment Opportunity Talent Industries A UK-wide offer Need more information? The City of London Corporation London & Partners Great Campaign TheCityUK Innovate Finance Association for Foreign Banks Association of British Insurers The Investment Association AFME UK Finance