Clients and Industries Industrial Placement - September 2027 intake

Shape growth through strong client and industry relationships

Programme overview

On the Clients and Industries Industrial Placement, you’ll shape the future with confidence by connecting clients to the insights, capabilities and innovation they need to thrive. You’ll support organisations to respond to change and unlock growth across industries. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll build your potential while creating real impact for clients and the wider economy.

Core skills for success

• Commercial and strategic thinking – using insight and analysis to shape go‑to‑market approaches and drive growth across key sectors.


• Collaboration and relationship building – working across teams and with clients to build trusted relationships and deliver impactful outcomes.


• Curious mindset – exploring industries, trends and client needs to anticipate change and shape innovative solutions.


• Analytical and systems thinking – connecting data, market insight and business context to inform decisions that create value.


• Adaptability – navigating change with confidence while supporting clients through evolving challenges and opportunities.


• Digital, data & AI fluency – applying technology and data‑driven insights to enhance client experiences and deliver future‑ready solutions.

What you will be doing

• Work with global clients and priority sectors to identify opportunities, strengthen relationships and drive growth initiatives that create real impact.


• Use data, insights and digital tools to understand client needs, spot trends and shape innovative, future‑focused solutions.


• Collaborate across teams, service lines and geographies to connect expertise and deliver seamless client experiences.


• Build your commercial confidence and influence through hands‑on experience, supporting proposals, client interactions and key moments that help teams deliver with impact

Key programme facts

• Programme length
  11 months