Management consultancy in the UK Choose from over 50,000 full-time consultants within the sector in the UK Benefit from rapidly growing consulting skills in areas such as digital transformation, big data, artificial intelligence, and sustainabilityTap expertise from a world leading marketRecruit 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 grown significantly in recent years against the backdrop of challenging global economic conditions. The UK saw a 25% year on year growth rate in consulting activity in 2022 – exceeding growth rates of 18% and 4.5% for the prior two years. Digital transformation and sustainability were top drivers of growth in the sector and are forecast to continue driving growth going forward. 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. 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 (31%) of UK consultancy firms’ fee incomes were generated overseas between 2021 and 2022 Find out more from The Management Consultancies Association Supporting the wider economy Professional services provide over 1.3m jobs across the UK, including 507,000 in management consultancy. Management consultancy also contributed £18bn to the UK economy in 2022. 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 507,000 jobs across the UK in 2021 Management consultancy contributed £18bn to the UK economy in 2022 UK consulting industry revenues in 2022 estimated at £18bn up from an estimated £14.5bn in 2021 Sustainability priorities expected to be the #2 growth area for consulting activity in 2023 (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