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    Newton Europe Reviews

    Updated 22 January, 2019
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    Newton Europe Founding Directors Andrew Hawes, Kevin Jones, and Tom Wedgwood
    Andrew Hawes, Kevin Jones, and Tom Wedgwood
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    Pros

    • "Huge focus on personal development, with excellent training opportunities" (in 14 reviews)

    • "The work itself is diverse and you can get great responsibility early on by proving you can handle it" (in 7 reviews)

    Cons

    • "You do have to spend significant time away from home during the week, but it’s made up for by having clear weekends" (in 37 reviews)

    • "Lots of travel, away from home 5 days a week" (in 8 reviews)

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    1. Helpful (2)

      "OK for Getting Experience"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Newton Europe full-time

      Pros

      Will give anyone a chance to start out- a great place to get your foot in the door and gain experience!

      Cons

      High turnover, lots of lay-offs during slow season

    2. Helpful (4)

      "Great company, interesting work, amazing people"

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      Current Employee - Head Office Graduate Scheme in Kingston Bagpuize, England (UK)
      Current Employee - Head Office Graduate Scheme in Kingston Bagpuize, England (UK)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Newton Europe full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      I'm in my second year at Newton, and I absolutely love it here. In brief, I think some of the biggest pros are:

      Amazing people - I've yet to meet anyone I couldn't get on with
      Fantastic personal and professional development
      Early responsibility
      Genuinely inspiring leadership
      Impactful work
      Great company culture
      Transparency of company-wide communication. I always feel like I know how we're doing and what the senior team's priorities are
      Feels like the organisation genuinely cares about everyone in it
      Never have to work weekends (more often than not, you'll actually be told off for it!)
      Everyone's opinion is genuinely valued
      Great pay - and everyone receives a share in the company profits

      I could genuinely go on indefinitely. I promise I'm not being paid to write this!

      Cons

      Because everyone's opinion is valued, it can sometimes take a bit longer to drive internal change (possible "too many cooks" issue).

      Social events can be a bit boozy, although as someone who doesn't drink I've not had any problems with feeling out of place etc.

      Although nobody works weekends, I appreciate that for consultants weekdays can be quite tough - so take a look at the lifestyle and make sure it's right for you.

      Not currently the most diverse company - but have made significant improvements in the last 2 years, and I'm confident that we're doing the right things to continue to improve.

      Advice to Management

      We're growing at a fairly rapid rate, so I think it's key that we ensure that, as we grow, we don't lose the amazingly positive culture which makes Newton so special.

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    3. "Operations Consultant"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I have been working at Newton Europe full-time

      Pros

      colleagues, interesting work, attentive management

      Cons

      must be comfortable living 5 days a week in a hotel

    4. Helpful (2)

      "Challenging and fun"

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      Current Employee - Manager
      Current Employee - Manager
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Newton Europe full-time (More than 10 years)

      Pros

      I really love the culture - focus on people and the care that everyone has for doing a good job with clients.

      Cons

      The projects are hard - it’s what makes it feel worthwhile - but it can be tough.

      Advice to Management

      Keep focusing on people and our focus on clients.

    5. "The epitome of 'Work hard, play hard'"

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      Current Employee - Senior Consultant
      Current Employee - Senior Consultant
      Recommends
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Newton Europe full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      Working with some of the most driven, capable and likeable people I believe I'll ever meet.
      You get given responsibility very early on, being part of a project and on client site everyday from week 5.
      Social side of the job and the full social calendar with fortnightly company-wide meetups, subsidised weekends away (skiing, surfing, sailing, hiking, cycling) and summer/christmas parties which are like no company my friends work for!

      Cons

      Due to the challenging work (intellectually, behaviourally and emotionally), early responsibility, and the fact everyone genuinely wants to do the best they can there can be some really tough times. However without those we wouldn't gain the experience which ensures everyone develops quickly and feels like they are always being stretched.
      Being away mon-fri can be hard and isn't for everyone - we wouldn't be able to gain the insights and deliver the work and results for our clients without working hand in hand with them and I wouldn't have had so many opportunities or as deep understanding of all the organisations I've worked in without this being the case. Additionally the people I've worked with have become my closest friends which can be really fun and makes up for living away during the week. So whilst I had my reservations at the start and still have my weeks I want my own bed it wasn't too big of an issue for me.

    6. "Operations Consultant"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee

      I worked at Newton Europe full-time

      Pros

      Very dynamic and friendly environment

      Cons

      Long work hours, away from home mon-fri

    7. Helpful (3)

      "Very profit based"

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      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Current Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Recommends
      Neutral Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Newton Europe full-time

      Pros

      Very interesting work, great variety and pay.

      Cons

      Very profit focused, doesn’t sit well with those who put doing the right thing above making money the quickest way possible.

      Advice to Management

      Stick to what you market your brand as. I was attracted to this firm because you claimed to be honest, ethical and uncompromising, putting actual results above monetary gain. Definitely not what I saw.

    8. Helpful (2)

      "If you want responsibility, challenge, and a great culture, look no further!"

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      Current Employee - Senior Consultant in London, England (UK)
      Current Employee - Senior Consultant in London, England (UK)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook
      Approves of CEO

      I have been working at Newton Europe full-time (More than a year)

      Pros

      You get responsibility from day one. You'll be managing your own clients and delivering your own workstreams; there's no hiding behind a laptop or report-writing. It's a perfect balance of technical problem solving and working with people.

      The problems are real and the work is varied. You could spend the morning in an operating theatre, on a submarine, or on a factory floor, and the afternoon crunching numbers with senior stakeholders in the boardroom. You'll leave site at the end of the week knowing you've added value and having make a tangible difference.

      Excellent development opportunities. Feedback and development is fundamental to Newton culture, and everyone has your back to get you to reach your potential. There are no formal qualifications, but the hands-on experience you get at such an early point in your career will speak for itself.

      The social side and job perks are brilliant. There are six weekends away with the company each year, of which you can attend as many or as few as you wish. These include ski trips, activity sports, secret-location city breaks and Edinburgh Fringe, among others. Fortnightly Review Nights and Review Days mean you get to see colleagues from other projects frequently, who will inevitably become some of your closest friends.

      Cons

      The nature of the job means you're away from home a lot, and this won't suit everyone. However, many people find moving around the country and working with different teams/clients exciting.

      Workloads fluctuate so there'll be long hours on some weeks. You're guaranteed to be home by 6pm every Friday, and there's strictly no weekend work, so you can switch-off at the weekend even if it can be difficult to do so mid-week.

      Advice to Management

      Prioritise maintaining the culture and spirit that make Newton so special as we grow.

    9. "Fantastic Product and Special Culture"

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      Current Employee - Head of Recruiting in Abingdon, England (UK)
      Current Employee - Head of Recruiting in Abingdon, England (UK)
      Recommends
      Positive Outlook

      I have been working at Newton Europe full-time (More than 8 years)

      Pros

      Newton has an amazing story of growth - built on the quality of people we've hired and the quality of what we deliver to our clients. We continue to break into new markets and impress new clients and thus the sales forecast is very strong.
      People within the business have a strong attachment to it and demand better from every function and project - as such we are continually improving what we do and there is a strong sense of ownership and responsibility.

      Cons

      Everyone at Newton is so committed to the growth and success of the business it creates quite a culture of hard work and success. It's matched by a strong play hard culture too and personal time is respected, but it probably isn't the company for someone who wants a 9-5 with little pressure.
      Newton can be a challenging environment to join when you join as an experienced professional. It's becoming better as we grow, but the initial shock of joining a company with such a strong culture and beliefs can be challenging.

      Advice to Management

      Keep the focus on maintaining the bits of our culture which make us special while encouraging diversity to keep us evolving.

    10. Helpful (6)

      "Mixed reviews"

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      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Former Employee - Anonymous Employee
      Doesn't Recommend
      Neutral Outlook

      I worked at Newton Europe full-time

      Pros

      - Career progression
      - Salary and benefits
      - Social events

      Cons

      - Young, male, middle class dominant culture - lacks diversity
      - Poor work/life balance