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Graduates

Lean Tree graduates

Kickstart your career with our graduate schemes

With university behind you and a view to take your first step into the world of consulting, find out more about our graduate schemes.

Graduates

Take the first step

Our graduate programme balances structured development with impactful client work. You’ll grow into roles where long-term career progression is real and visible.  

Who you are

A recent graduate ready to step straight into consultancy and make real contributions to complex transformation challenges.  

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Graduate paths

What you'll do

On the job training

Support delivery and consulting teams from day one and learn on the job.

Beyond theoretical

Analyse real-world client challenges and help design solutions that deliver impact.

Lay the groundwork

Build strategic skills and develop toolsets that prepare you for the next step of your career.

Our voices

What our heads of practice say

Rachel Prew

Head of Academy

“We believe great careers are built on curiosity, courage, and continuous development. Lean Tree offers you the space to grow your career.”

Harvey O'Brien

Julian Rhodes

Head of Engineering

“Graduates bring a wealth of theoretical knowledge and new perspectives which translate directly to positive impact for our clients.”

Julian Rhodes

Early careers paths

Which route suits you?

Ready to take the first step?

Ready to take the first step?

Ready to take the first step?

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Testimonials

Trusted by business leaders

“An engaging, professional, knowledgeable team of consultants worked tirelessly with us against our deadline and delivered change beyond expectations!”

Meriel Neighbour

Meriel Neighbour

Head of Transformation, Clarks

“I would highly recommend Lean Tree if you are embarking on a programme that needs to combine success in all aspects of people, processes, and systems.”

Pete Marsden

Pete Marsden

CTO, YNAP

“Their collective expertise and proactive approach significantly contributed to the success of our initiatives, ensuring we made measurable progress at every stage.”

Danny Cooper

Danny Cooper

CIDO, Virgin Wines

Testimonials

Trusted by business leaders

“An engaging, professional, knowledgeable team of consultants worked tirelessly with us against our deadline and delivered change beyond expectations!”

Meriel Neighbour

Meriel Neighbour

Head of Transformation, Clarks

“I would highly recommend Lean Tree if you are embarking on a programme that needs to combine success in all aspects of people, processes, and systems.”

Pete Marsden

Pete Marsden

CTO, YNAP

“Their collective expertise and proactive approach significantly contributed to the success of our initiatives, ensuring we made measurable progress at every stage.”

Danny Cooper

Danny Cooper

CIDO, Virgin Wines

Testimonials

Trusted by business leaders

“An engaging, professional, knowledgeable team of consultants worked tirelessly with us against our deadline and delivered change beyond expectations!”

Meriel Neighbour

Meriel Neighbour

Head of Transformation, Clarks

“I would highly recommend Lean Tree if you are embarking on a programme that needs to combine success in all aspects of people, processes, and systems.”

Pete Marsden

Pete Marsden

CTO, YNAP

“Their collective expertise and proactive approach significantly contributed to the success of our initiatives, ensuring we made measurable progress at every stage.”

Danny Cooper

Danny Cooper

CIDO, Virgin Wines

Testimonials

Trusted by business leaders

“An engaging, professional, knowledgeable team of consultants worked tirelessly with us against our deadline and delivered change beyond expectations!”

Meriel Neighbour

Meriel Neighbour

Head of Transformation, Clarks

“I would highly recommend Lean Tree if you are embarking on a programme that needs to combine success in all aspects of people, processes, and systems.”

Pete Marsden

Pete Marsden

CTO, YNAP

“Their collective expertise and proactive approach significantly contributed to the success of our initiatives, ensuring we made measurable progress at every stage.”

Danny Cooper

Danny Cooper

CIDO, Virgin Wines