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Powered by people Career opportunities in Northern Ireland 2018 pwc.com/uk/joinNI
Your career is just that; yours. You choose it. You live it. You make it happen. To get the best from it,
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you need the best opportunities. That’s why opportunities are at the heart of a career with us.
Opportunities for you to grow as an individual, to build lasting relationships and make an impact
in a place where people, quality and value mean everything. Our business in Northern Ireland is Whether you’re keen to start your career straight
packed with opportunity to learn fast and develop your career quickly. We’re on track to be the from school, looking for work experience while at
leading technology-enabled business, we’re growing fast and we’re powered by people who share university, or seeking a graduate role that will
stretch and challenge you, you’ll discover
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our goal. There’s no better time to become part of PwC.
And here are just a few reasons why: many reasons to join us in Northern Ireland.
Students voted us the number one Graduate Employer in The
Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey for the last 14 years.
Paul Terrington
Regional Chairman
We’re the UK’s Graduate Employer of Choice for Consulting,
according to The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey.
We’re a Top 10 leading employer for IT, according to The Times
Top 100 IT Employer of Choice.
7
years
We’ve been named as one of The Times Top 50 Employers for
Women for the last seven years in a row.
We’re in the Top 10 of RateMyApprenticeship.co.uk’s Top 70
School Leavers Employers Table 2017. Start your career with us 02 Tax 22
Our Google Innovation Lab, ‘The Hive’, is the first of its kind in Choose the path that’s right for you 04 Technology 24
Europe – increasing our ability to attract and deliver new
global tech solutions. Get a Head Start from school 06 Technology Consulting 26
Give your career a Flying Start 08 Innovation at PwC 28
We’re one of the largest networks of professional advisers in
Northern Ireland, one of the biggest recruiters of graduate talent Join us as a graduate 10 The opportunity to grow 30
and PwC’s leading employer of Higher Apprentices.
Get some work experience 12 A different kind of workplace 32
We’ve been recognised by Ulster University as a top
Where you could work 14 Why join us 34
Business Placement Employer.
Assurance 16 It’s all about you 36
We like to give our people lots of visibility and exposure to the best opportunities. Consulting 18 What we look for 38
That’s why everyone you see in this brochure works in Northern Ireland. Deals 20 How to apply 40
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 01
Northern Ireland is a great place
to live, work and learn. And with
Start your career our office in Belfast, PwC is one of
the region’s largest networks of
with us
professional advisers and we’re
growing fast. We work with around
80 of Northern Ireland’s top 100
organisations, supporting global
clients from our Waterfront Plaza
headquarters. Our continued growth
is creating exciting opportunities
from finance and tax, to cyber and
analytics. And it’s these opportunities
that have made us one of the most
popular graduate recruiters in
the region.
Join us and work on projects with
some of Northern Ireland’s most
successful companies, or maybe
help develop solutions for global
organisations, or even both. If you
relish challenge, you’ll get it and if you
want exciting opportunities, we have
those too. We welcome people from all
kinds of backgrounds. It’s your talent,
enthusiasm and curiosity that will
make you successful here. And
we’re on track to be the leading
technology-enabled organisation –
and we’re powered by people.
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 03Choose the route that's right for you
Training time Qualifications
Get a Head Start from school
School and college leaver programmes
or college
Gain work experience with us or explore options post A-level Join with A-levels or equivalent
to start your career in business Earn a competitive salary 2-4 year development journey Work towards a nationally
Gain client and internal project experience Potential to undertake further recognised professional
Develop professional skills professional qualifications qualification
Gain work experience – through our Choose to work in different
Business Insight Week or Big Data Summer Camp business areas No matter which
path you choose...
Go to uni and give your career Flying Start degree programmes
...there are no limits as to how
a Flying Start far you can go and how much
Start building your employability skills with paid
If you want to study and start your career at the same time you can achieve.
work placements or an apprenticeship training 3-5 year development journey Gain your chosen
programme Choose to work in different university degree
Enjoy the best of both worlds: a traditional student business areas Could work towards a
experience with structured work placements professional qualification
Do work experience as an Undergraduate programmes
undergraduate
You can apply for work experience from your first
If you want to gain work experience and find out more about us year at university
1 day-11 months Gain all-important employability skills
Start building your employability skills on one
Some programmes involve you studying
of our programmes
towards a professional qualification
Some programmes are paid
Join us as a graduate Graduate programmes
If you’ve decided that you want to go to uni and study a subject
you’re passionate about Structured training and development programmes
Apply to work in one of our six business areas Follow a 2+ year development You could gain a professional
journey depending on the qualification relevant to the
business area you join route you take with us
Opportunity to move to different
business areas once initial
training completed
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 05I joined the Tax team in Northern Ireland University’s not for everyone. Some of us
Get a Head Start
immediately after finishing my A-levels. want to get on the career path straight
During my two-year Higher Apprenticeship away. Join one of our Head Start school
I completed my Association of Taxation and college leaver programmes. It’s a great
straight from school Technicians. Since then, I’ve had the
opportunity to work towards the Chartered
Tax Adviser qualification and I’m currently
alternative if you see your future in
Assurance, Tax, Consulting or Deals.
Our opportunities are designed to help
studying for my final exams.
you develop your business skills while
I didn’t go to university, but I don’t feel like I completing formal training, studying
missed out at all. We have such a great team towards qualifications and doing real
here with a huge focus on social life. We’re client work. And you’ll have support
always arranging after work events and the from us all the way. So get a Head Start
activities you can get involved in are really into your career.
diverse. It’s a great culture to be part of.
The Higher Apprenticeship was the best
option for me; I’m exactly where I want to be, ¡ Join with A-levels or equivalent
with no student debt, and I have almost
¡ Earn a competitive salary
completed a second professional
qualification. ¡ Gain client and internal project
experience
Fionnuala, Tax
St. Ciaran’s College ¡ Develop professional skills
Maths, Physics and Irish
¡ Achieve a nationally recognised
professional qualification
Find out more about school leaver Find out more at
programmes in other locations at pwc.com/uk/ni/headstart
pwc.com/uk/schools pwc.com/uk/ni/schools
Fionnuala
Senior Associate, Tax
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 07We’ve partnered with Queen’s University Management You’ll get to meet our world-class clients and work alongside
Go to uni and give
School to develop an employability programme for our award-winning team. You’ll gain your chosen degree,
undergraduate students. and if you do well, you could receive a job offer for our
graduate programme.
your career a
If you’re studying at Queen’s University, and you want to
start your career, our Flying Start degree programme gives To be eligible to join this programme, you’ll need to be studying
you the university experience, while also doing paid placements at Queen’s University, and be on course for a 2:1 or above in one
Flying Start
with us and building up those all-important employability of the following degrees:
skills. It’s the best of both worlds and the perfect partnership.
¡ BSc (Hons) Accounting
You’ll have the opportunity to apply during your first year at ¡ BSc (Hons) Business Management
uni. If you’re successful, your place on Flying Start will kick-off ¡ BSc (Hons) Business Economics
in your first year, with a two-day Talent Academy to give you a ¡ BSc (Hons) Economics
greater insight into our business. At the end of the two days, ¡ BSc (Hons) Economics and Finance
you’ll be able to choose which area you’d like to do the rest of the ¡ BSc (Hons) Economics and Accounting
programme in, which we’ll then interview you for. In your second ¡ BSc (Hons) Finance
year you’ll have the opportunity to undertake a paid Summer
Internship, and finally, in your third year, if your course requires
you to do so, you can undertake your Work Placement with us.
We also have Flying Start degree programmes at
Find out more at
other universities. Find out more at
pwc.com/uk/ni/flying-start
pwc.com/uk/flying-start
£
3/4 Paid work
placements
Get involved in
real client work
Gain your
degree
years
John Could lead to a job offer on
Senior Associate, Deals our Graduate programme
Year 1 Year 2 Year 3
Talent Academy Summer Internship Work Placement
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 09Since joining, I’ve been given so many Finding the right graduate opportunity can be
Join us as a
opportunities to develop my skills and have difficult, but we make it simple. Opportunities
been continually supported by the wider are at the heart of a career with us. And we’re
team. It’s the people and the variety of work proud students have voted us number one in
graduate that have made the experience for me. I’ve
worked with some incredibly talented people
on some interesting projects. It makes the job
The Times Top 100 Graduate Employers survey
for the last 14 years.
No matter which area of the business
really satisfying when you feel like you’re
you’re interested in, we can help you find
achieving something every day.
the role that’s right for you. We welcome
PwC has continually provided me with all personalities, degree subjects and
opportunities to build on my technological backgrounds to our graduate and
skills, through courses, training days and undergraduate programmes. You just need
on client engagements. to have the enthusiasm and drive to get the
most from your experience. And if you do,
Joining Technology Consulting has helped
there’s no limit to how far you could go.
me to build on my business knowledge and
take my career in a direction I enjoy and look
forward to growing in.
¡ Structured training and
Judith, Technology Consulting
development programme
Queen’s University, Belfast
Business Management ¡ You can apply for paid work
experience from your first term
at university
¡ 2-4 year development journey
depending on the business area
you join
¡ You could gain a professional
qualification relevant to the route
you take with us
Judith, Senior Associate,
Technology Consulting
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 11Do well and you could be offered a graduate job
for the following year
This could lead to an internship or work placement
if in your first, second or penultimate year
If you’re in university...
Get some work experience Office Open Events
Spend a highly interactive day with us
Talent Academy
Develop your employability skills, try
Tech Academy
This five-day interactive work placement
and learn about the work we do. It will an interactive business challenge and is aimed at people with a passion for
If you’re in school... help you decide which of our undergraduate
or graduate career opportunities is right
hear what it’s like to work here from
staff and Partners.
technology. You’ll experience first-hand
how we’re helping our clients to create a
for you. business strategy fit for the digital age.
National Schools Employability Challenge Business Insight Week Students First to penultimate First year
of all years year students students
The National Schools Employability If you’ve recently finished year 13 and are
Challenge gives you the opportunity to showcase interested in business, then our paid work
your employability skills, alongside people from experience programme is for you. Spend an 1 week • Paid
1 day 2 days
across the country. Organised over three stages, action-packed week in our Belfast office during
you’ll complete quizzes, workshops and group your summer holiday before starting year 14 –
tasks to be in with an opportunity of winning paid meeting our people, experiencing the work we do
work experience with us. and making new friends. Students Penultimate Placement
of all years year students students
Visit nsechallenge.co.uk for details of how You’ll see how we support household brands,
to enter. governments, charities and global companies with
everything from planning for the future, to how
Big Data Summer Camp they can make best use of their technology and 3 days • Paid 1-11 weeks • Paid 11 months • Paid
meet the challenges of a changing world of
business. Plus, you’ll get advice and coaching from
Understand more about Big Data and the Technology our recruitment team. The experience will help you
sector by gaining a deep insight into the work we do, understand our business areas and what roles are Women in Business Summer Internships Undergraduate Work Placements
and problems we can help our clients to solve. available for you when you leave school or college. Discover what it takes to get to the very Work on client projects alongside Complete a work placement as part
top of PwC from the perspective of our specialists in your chosen business area. of your degree and it could lead to a
female leaders. You’ll be a valued member of the team, graduate job offer.
and if you do well you could leave with a
graduate job offer.
Find out more at Find out more at
pwc.com/uk/ni/schools pwc.com/uk/ni/work-experience
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 13Opportunity to join
Where you
Whatever your ambition, you’re sure to
find a role to challenge and inspire you
at PwC in Northern Ireland. There are
could work many areas of the business you can join,
and whichever direction you choose,
you’ll have all the support you need to
get your career off to the best start.
So, whether your aspirations are
focused on flexibility, variety or
potential for growth, we’ll make sure
you find your own path to success.
Assurance
Consulting
Deals
Tax
Technology
Technology Consulting
Ryan, Senior Manager,
Digital Emerging Technologies
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 15What you’ll do
¡ Build strong relationships. Help our clients
Assurance
to overcome challenges and embrace
opportunities to grow.
What you need
¡ Support our teams on audits, producing
reports on the financial position of your
Help build trust in society clients.
School and
college leaver roles
112 UCAS tariff*
Is Assurance right for you? Flying Start
degree programmes
2:1 Be on course for
While you’ve got to like working with numbers,
Assurance is so much more than that. It’s about
getting under the skin of an organisation and Undergraduate
knowing what makes it tick. If you’re a people person No UCAS tariff
A key purpose is to build trust in society. In an ever-changing world, there’s an with a keen eye for detail, great problem-solving
and graduate 2:1 required
programmes
increasing focus on the total contribution from businesses to their customers, people, skills, an inquisitive nature and a fascination with all
suppliers, community and the wider economy. We provide decision makers with things commercial, we think you’ll love working in *minimum requirements, plus a grade C or 4 or above in GCSE English
information they can trust and give investors confidence. Assurance. Language and Mathematics (or equivalent) for school and college leaver roles
In Assurance, we use cutting-edge technology to provide market-leading services
for our clients, both in person and virtually. With a continued demand for better How you can join
corporate governance, accountability and transparency, we work with organisations Head Start for school and college leavers
to identify and manage their risks.
Join us straight from school or college, and you’ll
Assurance is so much more than numbers. From assessing the sustainability of a gain your Accounting Technician qualification from
supply chain, to the carbon footprint of a business, to compliance with their own Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) – a nationally Graduate jobs
recognised qualification.
internal governance policies, we help our clients to better understand their Alternatively, you can join us as a graduate from
organisations’ culture and performance to help to achieve their true potential. any degree discipline, where along with building your
Flying Start for Queen’s University students
business and professional skills, you’ll also gain a
Our role impacts everyone’s lives and it’s work that really matters. In this constantly Join our Flying Start degree programme and Chartered Accountancy qualification awarded by
evolving environment, Assurance offers you a diverse career, working with a wide alongside studying for your business-related degree, Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).
range of businesses and industries. This variety provides the opportunity to develop you could do paid work placements and gain those
business skills and excel across the breadth of work Assurance offers. all-important employability skills.
Find out more at
pwc.com/uk/ni/work-in-assurance
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 17What you’ll do
¡ Experience working on-site at our clients’
Consulting
offices and build strong relationships
with them to transform how their What you need
business works.
Help our clients to achieve ¡ Carry out research, collect and analyse data
to develop reports and recommendations.
School and college
leaver roles
112 UCAS tariff**
their goals
Is Consulting right for you? Flying Start degree
2:1 Be on course for
programmes
Our Consultants are into business. Any kind of
business. They’re creative, probing, questioning and
they look at things differently. If you’re someone Undergraduate
Consulting is about helping clients build and grow a successful business. This could be No UCAS tariff
who’s flexible, enjoys change, is brilliant with people and graduate 2:1 required
by working out what their business strategy should be or how they enhance the skills and is calm under pressure, we could be a match. programmes*
of their people or find more efficient ways to do things. As a graduate, you can choose
to apply to our Foundation NI programme, or join us in one of the following areas: *or 2:2 degree with Merit STEM Master’s for Tech roles
How you can join **minimum requirements, plus a grade C or 4 or above in
Economics and Policy: Help public, private and third sector clients to address the GCSE English Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)
changing economic and policy environment that impacts their organisation. Head Start for school and college leavers
My Financepartner (school and college leaver only): Deliver key services to Join us straight from school or college on our
clients enabled by a cloud-based accounting and management information system. My Financepartner programmes and you’ll gain
your Accounting Technician qualification from
People and Organisation: Work with an array of clients across sectors supporting Accounting Technicians Ireland (ATI) – a nationally
their people development. recognised qualification. Graduate jobs
Technology Consulting: Help clients transform their business in order to unlock You can join us as a graduate specialising in
Flying Start for Queen’s University students
the maximum value from technology. Find out more on page 26. consultancy and receive extensive technical training.
Join our Flying Start degree programme and
Whichever route you take you can carry on building
Research 2 Insight: A specialist provider of research and evidence-based alongside studying for your business-related degree,
your career in Consulting, explore a new area of our
consulting services to an international client base. you could do paid work placements and gain those
business at home or abroad, work for an organisation
all-important employability skills.
like those we advise, or start your own business.
Find out more at
pwc.com/uk/ni/work-in-consulting
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 19What you’ll do
¡ Experience working on-site at our clients’
Deals
offices and talking to them to understand
how their business works. What you need
¡ Support teams through a business deal or
Help our clients handle any troubled financial situation. School and college
leaver roles
112 UCAS tariff*
financial situation
Is Deals right for you?
Flying Start degree
Working in Deals, you’ll have to juggle lots of tasks to
programmes
2:1 Be on course for
meet deadlines. Our Deals team are great with people
and instinctively know what needs to be done to put
things right. Undergraduate
No UCAS tariff
Put together major mergers and acquisitions and resolve business crises. In Deals So if you’re naturally inquisitive, analytical and like a
and graduate 2:1 required
programmes
we manage a wide range of challenges and opportunities. We guide public and challenge, then Deals could be for you.
private sector clients through major deals, changes and decisions. We help different *minimum requirements, plus a grade C or 4 or above in GCSE English
Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)
organisations tackle business problems, increase value and reduce risk. And you
can too, by joining one of our expert teams:
How you can join
Business Recovery Services: Help businesses in financial trouble and work to turn Head Start for school and college leavers
things round, either by restructuring the business or finding alternative solutions. Join us straight from school or college and we’ll
support you as you study for a Certificate in Finance,
Forensic Services: Help our clients to investigate, analyse and pre-empt
Accounting and Business (CFAB). This is a nationally
business risks and issues, such as major public enquiries, bribery allegations, recognised professional qualification with the
and commercial disputes. Graduate jobs
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and
Wales (ICAEW). Alternatively, you can join us as a graduate. Over
Transaction Services: Support private equity firms, investment funds and
three and a half years, you’ll develop your business
corporate clients through mergers, acquisitions and disposals. Flying Start for Queen’s University students and professional skills with the potential to gain a
By joining one of our Deals programmes you’ll be part of our innovative new Chartered Accountancy qualification awarded by
Join our Flying Start degree programme and
Chartered Accountants Ireland (CAI).
EMEA-wide career development programme which we call ‘Edge’. alongside studying for your business-related degree,
you could do paid work placements and gain those Whichever route you take, once you qualify you
all-important employability skills. could carry on building your career in Deals, explore
a new area of our business at home or abroad, work
for an organisation like those we advise, or start your
own business.
Find out more at
pwc.com/uk/ni/work-in-deals
pwc.com/edge
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 21What you’ll do
¡ Talk to clients on the phone and face-to-face
Tax
to understand their business affairs and
discuss how the tax rules apply to them. What you need
¡ Work in a team to complete tax returns School and college
Help our clients to on behalf of our clients while keeping
up-to-date with tax legislation and
leaver roles to 96 UCAS tariff*
manage their money understanding how it might impact
study ATT
your clients.
Flying Start degree
programmes
2:1 Be on course for
Is Tax right for you?
A lot of the work we do in Tax is influenced by the law. Undergraduate
No UCAS tariff
The tax landscape is constantly changing. Your knowledge will help high-profile If you’re fascinated by law and what it means for our and graduate 2:1 required
clients, a role in our Tax team could be right for you. programmes
organisations, entrepreneurs and family businesses understand complex rules and
You’ll also be systematic, have a good eye for detail
make informed decisions with significant impacts. You’ll also help governments ensure
and be passionate about getting the right result for
the efficient operation of tax systems and use your insight to solve long-term problems. the client. *minimum requirements, plus a grade C or 4 or above in GCSE English
Language and Mathematics (or equivalent)
You’ll be part of a business that’s proactively engaging in the tax policy debate and
focused on leading views and new ideas. Our people need to be flexible and ready to
How you can join
build strong relationships, networks and leadership skills. Our expertise covers every
conceivable area of taxation. Head Start for school and college leavers
Working in Tax means you’ll be at the forefront of new developments and legislation, Join us straight from school or college
helping our clients – from international businesses to wealthy individuals – plan for and we’ll support you as you study for the Graduate jobs
Tax Technician qualification from Association
the future and manage their tax affairs effectively. Alternatively, you can join us as a graduate, where
of Tax Technicians (ATT).
you’ll work towards a Chartered Accountancy
By joining Tax you’ll also be involved with our innovative One Tax Rotation qualification awarded by Chartered Accountants
programme. This gives you the opportunity to work outside your core team in Tax Flying Start for Queen’s University students
Ireland (CAI) as well as receiving extensive business
for up to six months, learn from different clients and develop your transferable skills. Join our Flying Start degree programme and and professional skills training.
alongside studying for your business-related degree,
Whichever route you take you could carry on building
you could do paid work placements and gain those
your career in Tax, explore a new area of our business
all-important employability skills.
at home or abroad, work for an organisation like those
we advise or start your own business.
Find out more at
pwc.com/uk/ni/work-in-tax
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 23What you’ll do
¡ Help our clients explore how they can
Technology
harness new technologies, and use them
to their advantage. What you need
¡ Deal with urgent issues facing businesses
Not eligible to join
Working at the forefront and governments today. School and college
leaver roles
X through a school and
college leaver route
of emerging technologies
Is Technology right for you?
Flying Start degree Not eligible to join
No matter what your degree subject, we’re looking
programmes
X through Flying Start
for people who are excited about harnessing
opportunities presented by emerging technologies
and influencing business. And doing that in a world Undergraduate
No UCAS tariff
We recognise that to bring value to our clients, we need to provide the best advice that’s changing at an incredible rate. and graduate 2:1 required
programmes*
around technological innovation. With us, you’ll be at the forefront of new initiatives
and explore emerging technologies and trends to help businesses. Whether that’s How you can join *or 2:2 degree with Merit STEM Master’s for Tech roles
helping clients understand how technology can help them unlock their potential and
protect their businesses, or using big data to provide insight and help steer strategy, Graduate
this could be the right opportunity for you. Joining us as a graduate, we’ll make sure your
Forensic Technology Solutions: Help clients manage vast amounts of electronic career gets off to the right start in Forensic
Technology Solutions or Cyber Security.
data and navigate the legal and business processes that are mandated by critical
You’ll receive training in a range of technical and
events. As part of a team in one of the largest Forensic Technology practices in the non-technical skills, and have the opportunity to
world, you’ll use your detective mind-set and the latest technology to discover where learn about our specialisms and techniques, providing
the vulnerabilities are and the risks involved. you with a solid foundation for your career.
Cyber Security: Help our clients with detailed data and technical analysis, as well
as advise senior management and boards in shaping a broader strategic response to
cyber threats. Our specialists help clients reduce their exposure to cyber threats,
improve their defences and respond to cyber incidents.
Find out more at
pwc.com/uk/ni/work-in-tech
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 25What you’ll do
¡ Experience working on-site at our clients’
Technology Consulting
offices and build strong relationships
with them to understand how their What you need
business works.
Not eligible to join
Help our clients use tech to ¡ Help clients address business-wide change,
set transformation strategy and the
School and college
leaver roles
X through a school and
college leaver route
solve business challenges underpinning technology, and conduct
appraisals of a client’s processes and systems.
Flying Start degree
programmes
2:1 Be on course for
Is Technology right for you?
In Technology Consulting we work across all industry sectors, delivering projects from Are you an excellent communicator who can Undergraduate
No UCAS tariff
strategy through to implementation. Technology is at the heart of business and is often a understand technology and is able to convey this to and graduate 2:1 required
others in a simple but effective manner? Then our programmes*
key driver and enabler of change. We work with clients to define their vision and plan
Technology Consulting roles could be for you.
how to get there. We deliver the technological solutions organisations need to compete
*or 2:2 degree with Merit STEM Master’s for Tech roles
and grow. We build a lasting legacy of improvement and performance, partnering with
best in class technologies and solution sets. How you can join
You can begin your career in Technology Consulting in one of four different areas:
Flying Start for Queen’s University students
Chief Information Officer (CIO) Advisory: Help our clients understand and Join our Flying Start degree programme and
evolve the way they align IT with their business strategy. alongside studying for your business-related degree,
you could do paid work placements and gain those
Digital and Emerging Technologies: Create integrated, end-to-end digital
all-important employability skills.
solutions, utilising cutting-edge technologies.
Enterprise Applications: Use innovative technologies such as Oracle, SAP, Graduate jobs
MS Dynamics and Salesforce to help solve complex business problems. Joining us as a graduate, we’ll make sure your
career gets off to the right start in Technology
Data Analytic Technologies: Help our clients draw value and business advantage Consulting. It includes a mix of formal and informal
from their data and information. Use innovative and visually engaging analytics training that will help you build on your technical
solutions to deliver genuine business insight. capabilities whilst expanding your network.
A ‘buddy’ initiative, face-to-face networking events,
training sessions – with both a business and
technical perspective – are all part of a
comprehensive programme.
Find out more at
pwc.com/uk/ni/work-in-tech
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 27The Hive
A creative space for the digital age
Innovation at PwC
The Hive is PwC’s collaborative, technology collaborative space, with write-on walls that
innovation space – where we’re introducing clients encourages everyone, from every team, to collaborate
to virtual and augmented reality, encouraging them in finding new solutions to traditional problems.
PwC and Google Cloud to interact with artificial intelligence and helping We’re now finding that people – clients and specialists
Reinventing business together them to transform the way they work. That’s where, from PwC’s global network – are travelling from all
together with Google, we’ve created one of only three over the world to experience working in the Hive.
Innovation Labs worldwide, to make sure we continue They can welcome clients, develop projects and
to disrupt ourselves and deliver innovative solutions interact with colleagues they don’t usually work
Alliances are incredibly important to how we do same stretch of road time and time again? It might for our clients. The Hive is far removed from the with. By encouraging constant collaboration and
things, so we have a strong focus on collaboration. sound simple, but before we developed a digital app traditional ‘office’ concept of long rows of desks innovation, we’ve been able to create a whole new
A great example is our alliance with Google Cloud and mapping solution, engineers at a major utilities separated by dividers; it’s an open, way of working – and it’s producing fantastic results.
– a working relationship to enable us to deliver company had no way of knowing who else was The ‘Workshop’ area is where we reimagine how to
business and technology solutions that help our clients working in the same areas, so they weren’t able to combine powerful new devices and technologies
adopt a cloud first innovation strategy. We’re helping coordinate their efforts. This approach has increased alongside our Research and Development team.
organisations become more agile through the use of productivity and efficiency, reduced disruption to the By using digital approaches and tools in every project,
standard cloud based apps, thin client devices, moving public and saved the company a lot of money. it helps us deliver solutions faster and with more
workload into the cloud and the creation of new We’ve also helped US Government departments flexibility. There’s also an ‘Impact Zone’ for shared,
cloud applications. and big retailers identify cyber threats that can virtual learning and community events – bringing
Our alliance is a unique union that combines strengths occur almost daily and on a massive scale, using the together start-ups, innovators, entrepreneurs, and
from both sides. Google gives us access to a vast global analytics capabilities of the Google Cloud Platform. creative minds.
network with the brainpower to solve challenging With responsibility for huge volumes of sensitive And the Hive is home to PwC’s ‘Hive Academy’ –
business and technical problems and access to and confidential data, they need to know if anyone is where ‘Hive Hackers’ engages teachers and primary
emerging technologies such as Machine Learning and attempting to steal information or cause damage to schools across the region to teach coding and
Artificial Intelligence. And through us, Google can their network by intercepting connections. We created technology and the Hive ‘Tech Academy’, which helps
connect with a huge range of businesses in ways they a way to collect, transport and analyse billions of 11-14 year olds design and develop their own apps
never could before. connections, enabling threats to be identified, and associated basic business and financial skills.
Since we began solving business problems together, challenged and ultimately deflected. In the Hive we’re helping today’s staff think
we’ve helped bring the cloud first approach to a wide So, by bringing together our understanding of client differently about the digital world and we’re helping
range of businesses using digital technology as an needs with Google’s powerful infrastructure, we can tomorrow’s workers make the digital world their own.
enabler for innovation and new business models, offer innovative solutions that continue to raise our
taking learning points from ‘digital native’ businesses. profile in the world of technology. It’s an exciting
How many times have you seen workers digging up the collaboration which we’re proud to be part of.
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 29"
Great clients, fantastic
people, amazing
"
opportunities
The opportunity to grow
See the career journey one of our Partners has taken through PwC.
2003 Appointed to QUB
Management
Promoted School’s 2017
Joined Joined our
to Manager 2008 2012 International Regions
“Research 2 Insight” Promoted Advisory Board Leader for
2000 Promoted
business to Senior to Director UK Forensic
Manager Services
Co-lead for Moved to Became
Promoted to “Research 2 Forensic NI Student Promoted to
Assistant Manager, Insight’s” Services to Recruitment Partner in our
focusing on e-survey team lead the lead Deals business
Lynne Rainey financial services Corporate
clients Intelligence 2013 2015
team
2001
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 31A different kind
of workplace
Life at
PwC
There’s more to working at PwC than a job. We pride
ourselves on offering world-class facilities and a vibrant
culture that our people love being part of. By creating an
environment that keeps people engaged and inspired,
success thrives. The expert guidance, strategy and advice
we offer our clients is all down to the people who work here.
A small city with a big heart is probably the best way to describe Belfast. And our office, located
at the heart of the business district, is much the same. With social events ranging from karaoke
nights to parties throughout the year, we’re big on getting to know each other outside work.
We’re also big on giving back to the community. Through our ‘PwC in the Community’
programme we have strategic relationships with many organisations, charities and schools
within the communities where we operate.
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 33Training Work Social Reward
Financial
support and
time off for
professional
Work with
world-leading
clients
6 days of volunteer
time each year 2x yearly contribution
and impact reviews
to support your
development
Competitive salary
qualifications Team and bonus reflecting
away days your contribution
and impact
Social
drinks Clear career
and progression
parties 20% discount and promotion Lots of great benefits
Use the latest at The Old Vic
digital learning
platforms and Be challenged
Technology
methods and stretched
by working on
Structured complex
training and projects
development Get
Join sports teams, diversity
responsibility networks and other social Work from different PwC
and manage interest groups offices, client offices and home
others via our VPN services
It’s behind
Learn
on-the-job
Work with
senior PwC
people you Work
smarter with
Google Cloud
Your own laptop
and iPhone
Join the famous
PwC Panto!
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 35Participation in our optional benefits, Choices which include*:
It’s all about you
Holiday trading Travel Gym Company Bike through
up or down to a insurance membership car our cycle to
maximum of work scheme
40 days
By now you should have a good idea of the learning environment we create for
you and the personal and professional development you can expect. But we know
that finances are important too. Our people are important to us and we want to
Personal injury Dental Gadget Health Enhanced life
reward hard work and commitment. insurance insurance insurance screening assurance cover
Private Medical cover,
Our offer to you* Competitive Life Assurance, Income Partner life Critical injury Enhanced income Virtual GP Enhanced private
assurance insurance protection cover service medical benefit
salary Protection and Personal
Accident cover
But our reward to our people is much more than financial. We work hard to create an environment where
our people can grow and flourish.
Your life Work kit Office facilities Flexible and agile Social life* Work perks
at PwC and services* ways of working
Discretionary 25 days’ standard An extra day off iPhone Social clubs Discounted products
Filtered water and Maternity and and services including
annual bonus holiday pro rata at Christmas Laptop
hot drink stations paternity leave
Sports teams
hotels and travel
PwC Panto
Contemplation rooms Career breaks Overseas secondments
Community initiatives
Showers Flexible working Eye test vouchers
Networks
On-site health patterns Concierge services
Office socials
services Emergency back-up Mortgage surgeries
care Tastecard+
Careers service
The option to join Wellbeing portal and
20% discount on full
A season ticket loan price tickets at The
our pension scheme support services
Old Vic
Mental Health
Advocate network
and mobile app
* Pension arrangements include auto-enrolment and the option to join the PwC Group Personal Pension Scheme. Full details of reward and benefit policies are available on Microsoft Office for
joining, including any eligibility restrictions and minimum salary requirements that may apply. Exact details of the reward and benefits on offer can be altered at any time and *varies by region or office. home use
may vary from those shown above.
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 37What we look for Our global values
Know what you’re signing up for The PwC Professional focuses on five core attributes: Our values define who we are, what we stand for,
Starting out in your chosen career and everything whole leadership, business acumen, technical and how we behave.
that comes with that will be exciting, stretching
and challenging. But the rewards are well worth it.
capabilities, global acumen and relationships.
We use this framework to recruit, develop and assess
While we come from different backgrounds and Act with
If you’re ready to invest plenty of effort, commitment,
flexibility and passion, we’re ready to give you our
our people at all grades and in all areas of our business,
because we expect all of our people to be leaders.
cultures, our values are what we have in common.
They guide how we work with our clients and each integrity
other, inform the type of work we do, and hold us
full support and we’ll invest in your future.
accountable to do our best. They govern our actions
All routes offer you the same deal. The opportunity to and determine our success.
grow as an individual, to meet new people, and build
Our values help us work towards our purpose of building Make a
difference
lasting relationships that will stay with you for life.
trust in society and solving important problems.
In return we need people who are resilient, willing to
work hard, are quick to learn, and who, above all, are The trust that our clients, communities and our people
passionate about going the extra mile to help place in PwC, and our high standards of ethical
our clients. behaviour, are fundamental to everything we do.
Our values underpin our Code of Conduct which is our
Bringing out the best in you
Throughout your career, you’ll be supported by the
best in learning and development – from specialist
frame of reference for the decisions we make every day.
It’s how we do business. Care
seminars, courses and toolkits to informal ‘lunch and
learn’ sessions hosted by your peers. Your teammates
will show you the ropes, and a People Manager will
work with you to guide your career and support you in
your learning. And at every stage, progression is based Work
on merit.
The PwC Professional
together
All our people need to demonstrate the skills and
behaviours that help us deliver our business strategy.
This is important to the work we do for our business,
and our clients. These skills and behaviours make Reimagine
up our global leadership framework,
‘The PwC Professional’.
For information on The PwC Professional go to
pwc.com/uk/careers/pwcprofessional
the possible
pwc.com/uk/joinNI 39How to apply
Please note 1 Research 2 Get online 3 Assessment day
Check online for the application process for our Research the different options available to Decide on your programme and business area. Much like your online assessment, you’ll take a
Flying Start degree, undergraduate and you and decide which path suits you best. Think about the skills you can bring and then numerical test and either a logical, if you’re
graduate programmes – the following refers Visit pwc.com/uk/joinNI and start complete the application form online – make sure applying to a graduate programme, or a verbal
to school and college leaver routes only. exploring, or attend one of our events such you’ve checked that you have the right reasoning test, if you’re applying to a
as Office Open Events to find out more. qualifications to apply. We’ll School leaver programme. Depending
then ask you to take some online on how you join us you may also
tests and you’ll get the results complete an in-tray, written and
within 48 hours. Do well and group or individual exercise. Some
we’ll invite you to attend an business areas also give you a case
assessment day. study or a presentation to do. Plus
you’ll meet some of our staff.
4 Final stage interview 5 Offer 6 Pre-employment screening 7 Before you join
Your final stage interview will be with a senior We’ll tell you whether we’d like you to join us as Accept our offer and we’ll check your grades and The support starts as soon as you say ‘yes’. So you feel
member of the team in the business area you’ve soon after the final stage interview as possible. job history, so please make sure everything’s part of PwC well before your first day, we’ll invite you
applied to join. You’ll need to explain why you’ve correct before you send us your application. We’re on to our onboarding website where you can keep in
chosen the specific programme and business area, known for accuracy, so carrying out checks like touch with news, advice and information. And you
and what you can bring to it. The interview is this protects our reputation. can also network with other
competency-based, so be ready to students about to join us.
talk about your skills and how you
gained them. You’ll also need to
show that you understand the
commitment required to study
towards a professional qualification.pwc.com/uk/joinNI
pwc.com/uk/careers
If you’d like to find out more about life at PwC, please
email: NI.studentrecruitment@uk.pwc.com
Valuing difference.
Driving inclusion.
@pwc_uk_careers
@pwc_NI
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/careerspwc
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