Paul Boardman Associates
Managing Director - Professional Services

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Managing Director - Professional Services / Consulting
Our exclusive client is a privately owned Professional Services group based in Manchester.
With an extensive household name client base including most major Public Bodies, our client has established itself as a market leader in its field.
We now wish to appoint a Managing Director to lead a key division within the business. Key responsibilities including:
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I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
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Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
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Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
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StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
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Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
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- Overall business strategy.
- Ownership of P&L and commercial performance.
- Operational delivery.
- Governance, risk management, and regulatory compliance.
Appropriate candidates should demonstrate:
- Strong leadership experience.
- Previous P&L responsibility.
- Consulting or professional services background.
- Experience of public sector procurement processes.
- Experience of sophisticated bid preparation.


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This is a hybrid role with a six-figure base package, bonus, and benefits.
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