Business Consulting Summer Internship – Northern Ireland – June 2027

Drive change and shape the future of global businesses

Programme overview

On the Business Consulting Summer Internship, you’ll help organisations adapt, grow and transform in a fast-changing world. As a Shaper of the future, you’ll work with clients to tackle complex challenges, using data, technology and fresh thinking to deliver lasting impact. Working as part of an inclusive team, you’ll develop future ready skills, build strong relationships and shape your future with confidence.

Core skills for success

• Analytical and systems thinking – using data, research and structured thinking to solve complex challenges and deliver insights that drive better decisions.
• Collaboration – thrive in inclusive teams where every voice and perspective strengthens outcomes.
• Curiosity and motivation – unlocking your potential by continuously developing your understanding of industries, technology and emerging trends.
• Adaptability and resilience – responding confidently to change and manage competing priorities in a fast‑moving environment.

What you will be doing

• Work with clients across sectors to deliver transformation projects that create real‑world impact.
• Analyse business challenges using data, research and insight to shape practical, forward‑looking solutions.
• Collaborate with multidisciplinary teams to design strategies and improve performance.
• Build your skills through hands‑on experience and exposure to emerging technologies.

Please note: Due to UK policies, you must be based in the UK for the entire duration of the programme.

Key programme facts

• Programme length: Six weeks
• Professional qualification: Future-focused skills and training
• Salary: Competitive
• Start date: June 2027

Key Information

• You will need to be working towards an honours degree in any subject, have a minimum of grade 4/C GCSE (or equivalent) in English Language and Maths, or in your home language if you do not hold English Language GCSE, and three A-levels/Five Highers (or equivalent) to be eligible to apply.
• While we welcome applications from candidates of all academic backgrounds, we are looking to recruit individuals who will succeed at EY in the role and future qualifications.
• EY has completed several studies on academic attainment at A-level (or equivalents), candidate performance in the online assessments in the EY recruitment process, and how that predicts future performance at EY.
• Throughout the recruitment process, EY assesses your suitability for the role you have applied to by considering your scores in the online assessments and your academic attainment at A-level or equivalent.
• This approach is designed to ensure joiners are successful in role and, where relevant, in the achievement of their professional qualifications.
• It is important to EY, and EY has a duty of care which it takes very seriously, to ensure joiners are set up for long-term success.

Please see visa sponsorship details below for this programme, for location: Belfast.

• The EY summer internship and industrial placement programmes are specifically designed as a pathway to the Graduate programme within the same business area and location.
• EY is unable to offer visa sponsorship for the Graduate programme aligned to this internship due to UK Home Office regulations.
• Therefore, EY cannot accept applications for this role from those who would require EY sponsorship after university graduation.
• EY has a variety of other summer internships and industrial placements that lead to a Graduate position, complete with the support for visa sponsorship where needed.
• Candidates are encouraged to explore these opportunities and find the one that aligns with their career aspirations.
• You can find out which vacancies are able to support applications from candidates who require visa sponsorship by looking at the individual vacancy pages.

About the Company

We’re passionate about giving candidates a fair and consistent recruitment process and are proud of our long-standing partnership with RARE who help us assess applications using contextual recruitment. We also firmly believe that every candidate should have the opportunity to demonstrate their potential in our selection process which is why we use our skills framework that focuses on your individual skills.

EY recognises that it has clear obligations towards all its people and the community at large to ensure that partners, our people, and job applicants are afforded equal opportunities to enter employment and progress within the organisation. As an employer committed to establishing an inclusive environment free from unlawful discrimination, EY promotes the fair treatment of staff members and job applicants regardless of their sex, gender identity, marital or civil partnership status, race, ethnic or national origin, disability, religion, sexual orientation, age or pregnancy/maternity status.

How to apply

To apply for this role and to find out more, please click on the apply button. Please note that applications may close before the application deadline, so apply early to avoid disappointment.