Junior Associate – Advisory

Junior Associate – Advisory Summary

A pioneering role for someone who wants to be at the cutting edge of AI-enabled consulting. You'll join Collingwood's Advisory team as the engine room of client delivery — orchestrating AI agents and automated workflows to drive better, faster outcomes for ambitious media and information businesses.

• Research and analysis: Use AI tools to gather, organise and synthesise data across industries and competitive landscapes. Turn raw information into clear, actionable insight that shapes our strategic recommendations.
• Deliverable support: Support the development of client-facing materials — slides, reports, models — using AI to generate strong first drafts and ensuring every output meets Collingwood’s quality bar.
• Engagement coordination: Keep complex, multi-stream client engagements running smoothly. Manage diaries, track tasks, and maintain project data across tools including Hub Spot and Method Grid.
• AI mastery: Stay ahead of generative AI and automation trends. Identify new ways to increase the speed and quality of delivery — and bring those ideas to the team.

Essential

• 2–4 years of experience in a professional environment, ideally within consulting, media, or a high-growth startup.
• A “digital native” with a demonstrable passion for generative AI, prompt engineering, and workflow automation.
• AI proficiency:
  Experience using LLMs (e.g., ChatGPT, Claude) and automation tools (e.g., Zapier, Make) to solve practical problems.
• Analytical mindset:
  Ability to perform quantitative analysis using Excel/Google Sheets and interpret data to find the “so what.”
• Tech literacy:
  Highly proficient with productivity software (Microsoft Office, Trello, Miro) and presentation tools (PowerPoint, Canva).
• Clear communication:
  Excellent written and oral communication, able to synthesize complex information into simple, clear updates.

Attributes

• Collaborative spirit: A “team player” mindset, ready to support senior colleagues and manage multiple tasks concurrently in a fast-paced environment.
• Integrity:
  Able to operate with professionalism and handle sensitive client data with total discretion.

The chance to shape how a specialist advisory firm works in the AI era — not observe it from the outside. Genuine responsibility from day one, direct access to senior advisers, and a team that takes your development seriously.

Reports to: Senior Associate Adviser

Working location: London – hybrid (UK)

Department: Advisory

Hours: Full-time