UK Summer Internship 2026

Job description

At Proxima, we don't just advise clients, we deliver change. We are a specialist procurement consultancy that partners with some of the world's most ambitious organizations to transform how they spend, source, and manage suppliers, unlocking measurable commercial and strategic value.

As part of Bain & Company's global ecosystem, we operate at the intersection of strategy and execution, working side by side with clients to turn bold ideas into tangible results. Our purpose is simple and powerful: to drive purposeful and profitable change.

We have a great opportunity for consultants of the future to join our teams in London, Cardiff and Leeds o n a summer internship. During this 8-week summer internship, July 7th – August 28th, you will provide support to our consulting teams and work directly with clients while gaining the knowledge on how to become a successful consultant.

What You'll Do

Receive a structured training program utilising case studies that cover procurement knowledge and consultancy skills

Gain an understanding of the range of businesses we work for and learn about procurement consultancy from experts in the field

Shadow and aid client teams to identify improvements and cost savings for global brands

Learn how to build client relationships, understand an organisation's needs, and help clients find innovative, cost effective and value‐adding supplier solutions

Prepare a relevant presentation on your experience and learnings throughout the internship and present to members of our senior leadership

What We Offer

A mentor to provide coaching and support throughout the 8-week program

A robust training program with hands‐on experience

Exposure to a range of employees and senior management across the business

The opportunity to be offered a full‐time Associate Consultant role after you graduate, as part of our UK Graduate Scheme

Great company culture

Competitive, pro‐rated salary

What We Are Looking For

Be in your penultimate year at university

On track to obtain a 2:1

An analytical/business degree would be advantageous (not a necessity)

Great problem‐solving skills

A proactive, ownership‐oriented approach to your work

Curiosity, adaptability, and a strong desire to learn and develop

Motivation to build a long‐term consulting career in a growing global firm

Outstanding people and communication skills

Interview process & timelines:Stage 1: accepting applications between 13th April - 27th April

Clevry Psychometrics Assessments (Numerical & Verbal Tests)

Stage 2: first stage screening call with recruitment team between the 27th of April - 4th May

Recruitment team call

Clevry assessments: Candidate completes Situational judgement test & Personality

Stage 3: formal interview with team starting from the 11th of May

Interview with team and Case study presentation

Targeting offers to be extended to successful candidate mid may with the internship starting at the start of July.

Who thrives hereYou are:

Curious, commercially minded, and eager to learn

Comfortable working with data and structured problem‐solving

Confident engaging with stakeholders and contributing to team delivery

Motivated by real outcomes and hands‐on impact

Excited to grow with a fast‐expanding global consultancy

Time to be bold.Join Proxima and help leading organizations make smarter commercial decisions, strengthen supplier relationships, and unlock lasting value, while building a career supported by exceptional people.

If you believe yourself to be a great fit for this Intern role, please apply!

Proxima is an equal opportunities employer and we actively promote an environment that harnesses diversity in the workplace. In particular, we will ensure that no one is disadvantaged, favoured, harassed or excluded due to their gender, sexual orientation, race, ethnic origin, age, religion or belief or disability. For more information please contact our recruitment team at recruitment.admin@proximagroup.com

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Extra information

Status

Closed

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leeds

Type of Contract

Full Time Jobs

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English