2026 Graduate Scheme | Strategic Communications, London

What you will need to succeed

Required qualifications:

• A desire to work in communications and PR
• A 2:1 degree (or equivalent) obtained/expected at any university in any degree discipline
• Graduating with a degree, masters or PhD in 2026 or have graduated in 2025
•  A strong work ethic and ‘can do’ attitude
• Excellent writing, grammar and numeracy skills (these will be tested as part of the assessment process)
• A proven interest in working in communications through relevant work experience, examples of which may include: running a university society, writing for a website or magazine, presenting a radio show or interning at a communications agency
• Outstanding communication skills – in person, in writing and on the phone
• Strong detail orientation, time management and self-organisation
• An ability to work individually and as part of a team
• Creative flair and the ability to think outside the box
• Proactive with the confidence to volunteer for a task without being asked
• A flexible approach to work, particularly in pressurised situations, and being able to think on your feet
• An ability to grasp and succinctly summarise complex issues
• An ability to network and build contacts

Please note: this is NOT a management consulting, strategy consulting or marketing role.

How to apply

• Candidates are required to submit a professionally formatted current curriculum vitae (CV) or resume, not longer than three pages, which clearly shows how you meet the required qualifications outlined above. 
• If your CV or resume meets our criteria, you will then be asked to make a video submission, answering a number of questions – you will have 48 hours to complete this task, once received

Note: At FTI Consulting, we value authenticity and want to see your unique skills, problem-solving abilities, and creativity in action. To ensure a fair and accurate assessment, we ask that you do not use AI tools (e.g., ChatGPT) or other automated software to respond to questions or complete tasks during your interview.

Our goal is to understand your personal strengths and how you think—not how an AI responds. Using such tools may misrepresent your capabilities and could impact your candidacy. If we detect or suspect the use of AI during the application process, we may disqualify candidates from the hiring process.”

Our Application Process

Key dates

Applications open on 8 September 2025 and close on 16 October 2025.

STEP 1: Complete our online application form and submit your CV (no cover letter required).

STEP 2: Complete a pre-recorded video interview.

STEP 3: Successful candidates from the application and pre recorded video interview will be asked to participate in a virtual interview on w/c 17 November 2025

• Please note: invitations for interviews will be sent w/c 10 November 2025

STEP 4: In-person assessment centres will be held in London on 5 December and 8 December 2025

• Please note: invitations for assessment centres will be sent w/c 24 November 2025

STEP 5: Successful candidates will be contacted following assessment centres for a September 2026 start date

Total Wellbeing

Our goal is to support the wellbeing of you and your families - physically, emotionally, and financially. We offer market competitive benefits (including pension), supplemented by 15 flexible benefits, to meet your needs. These include health, lifestyle and family friendly options. We also offer professional development programme, wellness, recognition, community volunteering initiatives, and flexible/hybrid working arrangements.

About FTI Consulting

FTI Consulting, Inc. is the leading global expert firm for organizations facing crisis and transformation, with more than 8,100 employees located in 33 countries and territories. Our broad and diverse bench of award–winning experts advise their clients when they are facing their most significant opportunities and challenges. The Company generated $3.7 billion in revenues during fiscal year 2024. In certain jurisdictions, FTI Consulting’s services are provided through distinct legal entities that are separately capitalized and independently managed. FTI Consulting is publicly traded on the New York Stock Exchange. For more information, visit www.fticonsulting.com/ and connect with us on Instagram and LinkedIn.

FTI Consulting is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, colour, national origin, ancestry, citizenship status, protected veteran status, religion, physical or mental disability, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, or any other basis protected by law, ordinance, or regulation.