Are you a partner or director, or on track to one of these positions? Are you looking for a more exciting role where you can drive change and help shape the future?
As a partner or director here you will play a pivotal role in shaping the growth and strategic direction of our firm. Your leadership will not only drive our business forward but also inspire and empower our people to reach their full potential.
We're a firm that does things differently. We prioritise people – both our clients and our teams – within a collaborative, inclusive, and agile culture. We seek out diverse perspectives and never shy away from challenging our clients to do what is right – for them, for their communities and for society. As their partner or challenger, you will empower clients to go beyond their expectations.
In the UK, we have over 240 partners, and in the coming years we are looking to grow our partnership. With this growth brings opportunity, joining us as a director we will have open and honest conversations about your pathway to partner as we want to grow with internal talent.
As a leader, you will be at the forefront of a culture where ideas are not just discussed but are collectively embraced and turned into reality through shared responsibility.
As a partner or director, it's an opportunity to belong, be more involved and make more of a difference. A chance to achieve more than you thought you were capable of – to shape your own future and make a meaningful impact. In return, we want you to feel valued, supported and able to bring your best.
Joining us as a partner or director, you are joining a firm which is truly invested in your development. In 2024 our first cohort of partners completed our Leading the Partnership development programme, and we continue to roll this out across our partners. Supporting and developing internal talent is key to our growth, and whether you join as a partner or director you will be supported to develop your career in a way that works for you, the firm and your clients.
Whilst we usually have between 40 and 50 director and partner vacancies at any one time, we only advertise a small selection of these on our website. You can search our current external roles via the job search, however, please connect with our team below to find out about other opportunities.
With our ambitious growth plans, we will be increasing our partnership by over 10% in the coming years, which really opens up the opportunities for directors and partners. Start getting to know the team and our firm, and you can be ready when an opportunity opens up.
We are always looking for potential directors and partners to join our firm. Register your interest below and one of our senior talent team will be in touch with you to discuss the opportunities, whether you are interested in applying or would like to have a broader career conversation about the options.
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We recruit externally for partners and directors on an ongoing basis, and once you join the firm you have multiple opportunities throughout the year for promotion.
The promotion process for partners occurs quarterly throughout the year, while our directors are promoted on a monthly basis. We offer comprehensive support and guidance to our internal candidates throughout the entire promotion process, including access to necessary paperwork, development programmes, and one-on-one coaching.
All our partner candidates follow a specific process leading up to a final interview, which assesses a candidates leadership qualities.
The assessment focuses on leadership qualities based on our partner competencies. Through the assessment of these competencies, the Partner Selection Panel (PSP) determines, on behalf of the firm, whether you have the potential to operate as a partner in the firm before they recommend your appointment to the Chief Executive Officer.
The partner recruitment process follows the below steps:
All our director candidates undergo a tailored selection process designed to enable both you as a candidate and the business to evaluate your suitability for a director role.
The process consists of two interviews: the first evaluates your comprehension of quality and professional standards, while the second assesses your leadership capabilities. This thorough and personalised approach aims to provide a comprehensive assessment of your fit for the role.
The director recruitment process follows the below:
Our Senior Talent team are here to support you throughout the process.
We know going through a partner or director recruitment process is a big commitment, and we want you to succeed so will do all we can to help you throughout the process.
We offer prep calls before interviews, and members of our recruitment team and other partners and directors are to hand to discuss the process with you.
We are a Disability Confident employer, as well an inclusive employer and committed to ensuring our workforce is representative of our diverse society. We therefore make reasonable adjustments and adaptations to our recruitment process to ensure it is inclusive for anyone who wishes to apply.
As a partner working a part-time contract Sophie wants to show it’s possible to have the career you want at the same time as prioritising your family.
Parris joined in 2013 as an associate in our Public Sector Audit and was promoted to director in 2023. He shares his story of progression.
One of our first non-fee earning Partners, Fiona has transitioned her role into a coaching role within the firm.
