Newton

Newton: what kind of firm is it?

An international strategic delivery consultancy that has existed for 25 years

Where is Newton's registered office?

Kingston Bagpuize (near Abingdon, Oxfordshire)

Newton: how many consultants?

Around 450

Newton: growth rate

About 25% a year for 20 years

Who took a minority stake in Newton, and when?

ICG, in 2022

What makes Newton different? (5 points)

1) Fees tied to results 2) They implement, not just advise 3) On-site, hands-on 4) Data plus people 5) Leaving capability behind

Difference 1: Fees tied to results

The founding idea: guaranteeing fees against real, measurable outcomes

Recent example of Newton's fees being tied to results

3-year Devon County Council deal: Newton is only paid if it delivers results

Difference 2: They implement, not just advise

They act as a strategic delivery partner and stay until the change lands

Difference 3: On-site, hands-on

They work on client sites, from the factory floor to the boardroom

Difference 4: Data plus people

Close teams tackle problems by combining data with an empathetic, human-centred approach

Difference 5: Leaving capability behind

They help clients build the skills to solve future challenges without Newton

Newton's 3 values

Exceptional performance; Professionalism with respect; Love our people

Value: Exceptional performance

Driven, passionate and results-focused

Value: Professionalism with respect

Integrity, trust and humility

Value: Love our people

Knowing each other as people; a connected community

The 7 attributes Newton assesses

1) Analytical & problem-solving 2) Drive & resilience 3) Curiosity 4) Empathy & self-awareness 5) Team spirit & humility 6) People skills 7) Agility & adaptability

STAR - Analytical & problem-solving (Titan ETFs)

S: Some ETFs in Titan Wealth portfolios were more expensive than needed. T: Find better-value alternatives. A: Compared options in each category on cost and past performance, shortlisted the strongest, presented evidence-backed recommendations to the investment team. R: Found alternatives ~20bps cheaper that had also performed better - a real difference across portfolios of that size.

STAR - Resilience (Italy to England)

S: Moved from Italy to England at 7 without speaking English. T: Learn the language fast to keep up at school and make friends. A: Practised constantly, read as much as possible, asked for help rather than staying quiet. R: Did well academically within a few years; got an 8 in GCSE English Language. Lesson: setbacks are temporary if you keep working at them.

STAR - Curiosity (Titan HNW client meetings)

S: Sat in on 10+ meetings with high net worth clients at Titan Wealth. T: Understand what actually kept clients loyal. A: Watched how advisers ran meetings, asked them why afterwards, compared across meetings. R: Realised trust and clear communication mattered more than returns alone - changed how I think about client work.

STAR - Emotional intelligence & self-awareness (leading 8 interns)

S: Led 8 interns at Titan to develop a new investment product. T: Keep everyone engaged towards one deadline. A: Noticed I was shaping too much myself and quieter members weren't contributing; stepped back, asked each person their strengths, divided work around them. R: Team more motivated, project improved, C-suite chose to take it forward.

STAR - Team spirit & humility (LUBS Entrepreneur Award)

S: Team of 4 built a fashion-industry business pitch for the LUBS Entrepreneur Award. T: Refine the idea before the final. A: Attended workshops, actively sought panel feedback; accepted criticism of ideas I'd pushed and helped rework the pitch. R: Placed 4th out of 247 entries. Lesson: the best ideas often come from being open to criticism.

STAR - People skills (Peer Support Assistant)

S: Peer Support Assistant at Leeds, helping students with CVs and careers. T: Each student had different needs and confidence levels. A: Listened first, tailored advice, signposted university resources; designed and ran employability workshops. R: Advised 100+ students; many came back having secured interviews or feeling more confident.

STAR - Adaptability (Titan rotations)

S: Titan Wealth internship rotated across Investment Management, Corporate Functions and Financial Planning. T: Get up to speed quickly in each area. A: Asked lots of questions early, took notes on how each team worked, clarified expectations before taking on tasks. R: Contributed meaningfully in every rotation (fund reviews to paraplanning research) while also leading the intern project.

Newton's sectors

Central and local government, consumer goods, defence, energy, health, housing, utilities, retail and transport

Newton impact story: Leeds City Council

Helping manage the rising cost of support for vulnerable children and adults - saving £46m in the long term

Newton impact story: Somerset Council

Helping cover a projected £190m funding gap over the next 5 years

Newton recent move: acquisition

Bought design and innovation firm Magnetic

Newton recent move: international

Expanding into Australia - job ads there again highlight outcome-contingent fees

Selection day format

Virtual: group exercise, technical tasks and a mini-interview, all based on real Newton case studies, plus a Q&A with consultants

Selection day: what does Newton recommend you brush up on?

Numerical skills

Question to ask consultants #1

How do you choose between Digital & AI and People & Change?

Question to ask consultants #2

What's a typical first project like?