What does Accenture do?

Accenture is a global management consulting, technology services and outsourcing company. We work with 92 of the Fortune Global 100, more than three-quarters of the Fortune Global 500 and are one of Business Week’s Top 100 brands. Combining unparalleled experience, comprehensive capabilities across all industry and business functions, and extensive research on the world’s most successful companies, we collaborate with clients to help them become higher performers. And we’ll do the same for you.

Why Accenture?

Being a woman at Accenture is about being recognised and rewarded for being great at what you do. Because we want to attract and retain the best people, we provide an environment that allows you to flourish. We’re committed to creating a workplace that is rich in diversity – one that recognises individual uniqueness, values contribution, promotes respect and rewards personal achievement. Join our team of over 244,000 people serving clients in more than 120 countries and you’ll get the opportunity to deliver pioneering projects for an impressive global client base, take on greater challenges and build on your specialist skills, qualifications and experience.

Career development and training

As a woman at Accenture, you’ll be encouraged to take part in initiatives that help grow your career – networking events, workshops and courses that are created especially for you. We often invite guest speakers to discuss topics like entrepreneurship, effective communication and leadership skills, as well as how to manage work and life effectively. Plus, there are numerous chances to take coaching, mentoring and training courses specifically created to help you manage your career and deepen your skills.

We also have a Global Women’s Initiative to increase awareness of programmes for women, and provide access to our leadership teams In the Developing High-Performing Women course, for example, female role models help managers evaluate requirements to reach the next stage in their careers. To date, more than 1000 women from 45 countries have participated in the programme.

Excellent benefits

We don’t just pay lip service to the fact we appreciate our working mums. We’re extremely proud that our industry-leading benefits help you live your life the way you want. And, we’re proud that 90% of maternity leavers return to work after having a baby.

Here are just a few of the benefits on offer:

• 39 weeks’ full-paid maternity leave.
• Over 90% of those who apply for a formal flexible working arrangement have their application approved.
• Quarterly pre-maternity workshops and maternity returner lunches are run focusing on topics such as childcare options, career planning guidelines, flexible work options, networking and first aid for our new mothers and fathers. This is also open to foster parents.
• Working parents website.
• Active Family Interest Group.
• Enablement Interest Group.
• Annual Bring Your Children to Work events.

Work-Life balance

Accenture knows all our employees place a high value on balancing their work and personal lives. And our flexible approach encourages everyone to design an appropriate work/life balance arrangement. We have several programmes designed to help our people meet both their professional and personal goals. As our people progress throughout their careers with us, many find their needs change. Accenture always aims to help accommodate these changes through programmes such as back-up childcare, seminars on financial management, weekend fly-backs, flexible work arrangements and part-time schedules.

Clubs and societies

Clubs and societies are a great way to meet like-minded people within the organisation – and a fantastic way to make new friends, explore and develop your interests, and network with others at Accenture. We have a huge array of groups with which you can get involved. Whether you want to join a women’s group, a music group, a sporting group or a wine appreciation group, the options are many and varied.

Here are just some of the clubs, societies and networks you could join:

• Accent on Women
• Accent on Families
• Football club
• Hockey club
• Yachting club
• Music society
• Photography club
• Politics and policy club
• Wine tasting

And if we don’t already have a club to suit you, you are always welcome to start one!

Awards and recognition

While awards aren’t everything, it’s certainly nice to be recognised as a great place to work. Here are just some of the accolades we’ve won in the past year:

• Working Mums Innovation in Flexible Working award
• Top 10 Employer for Working Families
• The Sunday Times 25 Best Big Companies to Work For
• Stonewall Top 100 Employer for Lesbian, Gay and Bisexual Staff
• First Women Awards: Liv Sandbaek, Technology MD is winner of the ‘Science and Technology’ award

To find out more about working at Accenture and view all of our current roles, click here.