Careers at Cornwall Insight

At Cornwall Insight We Are Passionate About Our People

Cornwall Insight offers a wide range of benefits including an annual performance-related bonus, company contribution to your pension, an annual well-being day, employee perks and discounts, and regular social activities.

Ranked as one of the top management consultancies in the Energy, Utilities and Environmental sector by the Financial Times.

Why Work With Us?

25 days annual leave plus public holidays (increasing by 1 day per year up to 30 days annual leave) plus an annual wellbeing day
Hybrid working
Pension provided by Royal London and a company bonus scheme
Life insurance, company sick pay, and family leave pay
Additional benefits like private medical insurance, cycle to work scheme, Perkbox, and monthly value awards
Regular social activities, including a summer social and Christmas party

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Grow Your Career With Us

Head of Market Intelligence, Vicky Claxton talks us through her journey in Cornwall Insight from when she first started as a Graduate through to her current role.

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Graduate Programme

Our graduate programme has been carefully designed to give you the perfect introduction to the energy industry. Joining as a Graduate Analyst, you will work closely with two of our key departments – Market Intelligence and Consultancy. You will work alongside key members of these teams and benefit from their experience. During the 16-month programme, you will develop your skills and deepen your knowledge across four separate placements.

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Year in Industry

Our Year in Industry programme offers a fantastic opportunity for students to work alongside our market intelligence and content & research teams and gain vital experience in the workplace. It also helps you explore what you are really passionate about, which in turn will help shape your career path. You may even find that the work you do during this placement will support your dissertation choices once you return to university. We work closely with the University of East Anglia (UEA).

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What Is It Like Working at Cornwall Insight?

“I’m loving my time here so far, and I’m going to miss it when I go back to University, but the skills I’ve gained in writing, Excel and time management are going to be invaluable for my final year and dissertation work! In the meantime, however, I can’t wait to learn more and get to grips with new projects”

Alex Jephson

Year in Industry Student

“My work at Cornwall Insight has been very fulfilling, my specific role means I keep up to date with changes in the energy industry as they happen, and it’s very engaging to be part of such a dynamic industry in real time.”

Matty Hyde

Year in Industry Student

“Being part of the Content team, I am constantly exposed to energy-related news, and having to write on them taught me different ways to communicate whilst practicing cohesiveness, clarity, and conciseness. I believe that searching for news and assisting the Research team with data collection throughout my time at Cornwall Insight has helped me to develop valuable research skills.”

Luana Grace

Year in Industry Student

“My placement at Cornwall Insight proved pivotal in my academic journey as it provided me with an opportunity for personal and professional growth. I look forward to taking and further developing these valuable skills and experiences back to university once I have finished my placement”

Mikael Mahmud

Year in Industry Student

"I have already gained a wealth of experience that I can carry forward with me when I come back to employment after finishing my degree, whether at Cornwall Insight or elsewhere. This includes report writing, data analysis, and in more fluid tasks such as research”

Jim Tomlin

Year in Industry Student

"The graduate scheme at Cornwall Insight has been both supportive and engaging. As someone with no prior knowledge of the energy sector I would encourage people with any degree subject to apply,the company is dynamic, the work is diverse, and you will feel encouraged to develop your learning and skillset at every stage”

Elena Binns

Graduate Programme

"From day one at Cornwall Insight, you are supported in building a career in the energy industry. Everyone is incredibly friendly and always willing to help, and there is a clear path for progression. I highly recommend the graduate scheme for anyone wanting to hit the ground running.”

Daisy Church

Graduate Programme

"Since I joined Cornwall Insight as part of the graduate scheme two months ago, I have learnt so much about the energy market, through both the training provided by Cornwall Insight and project work. The office is a great work environment, and coming in every day gives me lots of opportunities to learn. I’m looking forward to experiencing different aspects of Cornwall Insight as I move across the teams”

Robin Clarke

Graduate Programme

"Working at Cornwall Insight as a Graduate Analyst has enabled me to utilise my Economics degree so that I can start to develop a deep understanding of the energy market. Everyone has been very friendly and are more than willing to help if you have queries or are struggling with anything!”

Matthew Smith

Graduate Programme

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