Click here to see open roles, key deadlines and how to apply. We are currently accepting applications for graduate positions (Associate role) and placement year students (Analyst role).
Working at Coppett Hill
Coppett Hill is a technology-enabled advisor to investor-backed businesses, helping them to understand and transform their Go-to-market performance, delivering superior growth and returns.
Founded in 2023, we are a small but fast-growing team, with big ambitions. We work with management teams and investors in some of the UK’s most exciting companies across a range of B2B and B2C industry sectors (examples include software businesses, online travel, ecommerce and professional services). Clients choose to work with us because of our ability to bridge the gap between Board-level strategy, technical capabilities, commercial insights and practical execution.
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"I joined Coppett Hill because I was excited by the opportunity to help build a great place to work. We’ve kept the parts we loved from our time at big strategy firms (think team dinners, away days, collaborative and mentorship culture) whilst letting go of the things that frustrated us (think long slide decks that sit on a shelf, analysis for the sake of it, restrictive hierarchies).
As a small firm with a culture of curiosity and a growth mindset, we’re really open to feedback and always looking for ways to improve."
Simone Girardeau,
Head of Organisational Development
We describe our work as helping businesses accelerate their 'go-to-market', which is everything a business does to attract, convert, retain and grow customers. Most of our projects focus on strengthening marketing and sales efforts to support growth and improve efficiency. However, by focussing on go-to-market more holistically, we also consider the strategic choices that a business can make, and how these translate into day-to-day operations and building new organisational capabilities. We think this is a fascinating area to work in as it can span across a whole range of teams (marketing, sales, data, product, operations, finance) and is core to a business’ strategy and success – offering the chance to learn how different parts of the business connect and contribute to growth.
See our services and case studies for examples of the type of projects we work on. Our Ideas posts are also a good representation of the sorts of topics we are tackling with our clients.
Open positions
Click here to see open roles, key deadlines and to apply. We are currently accepting applications for graduate positions (Associate role) and placement year students (Analyst role).
Our recruitment process is designed to help us get to know each other. We want to understand your strengths, interests, way of thinking, and whether these make you a good fit for this role. Throughout the application process you will get the chance to meet a few members of the team and learn more about the role, the culture, and whether it is a good fit for you.
The sort of people we’re looking for...
Are capable and data-driven with a flexible thinking style
Are kind and contribute to creating a great working environment
Want to add value for clients, more than creating a ‘pretty slide deck’
Are eager to learn and willing to be wrong
Suggest solutions after identifying problems
Embrace a “startup culture” and want to be part of building the business
Our values
Have Impact
Be Curious
Build for Growth
Act with Care
Be Open
Why join us?
1. Learn from (and with) brilliant people
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You’ll be working with a small, ambitious team - we support each other, celebrate each other’s successes, and learn together as a team
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From day one, you’ll work closely with experienced colleagues and senior clients, giving you the chance to learn quickly and take ownership early
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Every team member has a dedicated People Manager who works closely with you to shape opportunities around your strengths, interests, and development goals
2. Learning you can build on
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The Coppett Hill Academy runs monthly sessions on the core topics that shape our work (from introductions to performance marketing and defining Ideal Customer Profiles (ICPs), to the analyses that feed into our go-to-market due diligences)
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You’ll have access to DataCamp and other resources to build your technical skills at your own pace.
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New graduates start with a full two-week induction designed to set the foundations for a successful start on project work
3. A data-driven approach
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Our advice is grounded in evidence. Python and SQL are part of our daily toolkit, helping us turn complex data into practical insight
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We’ve built automated and LLM-powered tools that we use every day. We are continuously looking to improve how we work and create efficiencies that benefit both our team and our clients
4. A culture of trust and flexibility
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We believe people do their best work when they have autonomy and feel trusted
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While we’re mainly office-based (something we see as invaluable for learning and building culture), we respect personal time and support flexibility when it’s needed
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Our goal is to create a supportive environment where people can do their best work and reach their potential.
5. A great place to work
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From ski trips in the Alps and summer offsites to smaller socials like baking, pottery, and sports – we like to have fun together!
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Our culture is supportive, collaborative and friendly – whether it’s lunch on the roof, tackling challenges together, or celebrating milestones
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As a small and growing business, there are lots of opportunities to get involved and have a real impact.
Life as an Associate
Jack is an Associate at Coppett Hill. After receiving a degree in Mathematics from the University of Bath in 2022, Jack gained consulting experience on the graduate scheme at Deloitte, before joining the Coppett Hill team in December 2023. Jack sat down with us to reflect on his time at Coppett Hill so far.
Why did you join Coppett Hill?
The most important thing for me at this stage in my career is learning and development – I knew that I would be taking on more responsibility when I joined a smaller firm, but I’ve been surprised at just how much steeper my own personal learning curve has become. Bigger firms may have more structured training programs (although a Coppett Hill ‘Academy’ is in the works), but after having experienced both, I feel like there is no substitute for real exposure to client decision makers, and I was on a call with a CEO within my first week.
One other thing I’d like to add in the spirit of radical transparency (which is something we wholeheartedly endorse at Coppett Hill) is that I absolutely did have the standard concerns about joining a small business! I quickly gained confidence from the credibility of the team and vision for the future - I think we have a great spot in the market, and great relationships with our existing client base.
What does a typical day look like?
At Coppett Hill, we are predominantly office based – this means my day starts by braving the Northern Line to get into our office in Bank for 9am. I’ll check my emails and calendar – ordinarily, I will have at least one client meeting each day. As an associate, I’m actively involved in all stages of the client journey, from initial scoping through to final delivery. This has given me much more of an opportunity to develop a relationship with the client than I would have had at a larger consulting firm – I’m lucky to have had the chance to work with a set of great client teams so far.
Our projects involve a lot of technical work – on a daily basis, I’ll work with SQL, Python and Tableau. I had some experience working with these tools beforehand, but the increase in my proficiency since joining Coppett Hill has been very rewarding. Outside of project work, I focus on the development of our proprietary tools (which help us to solve client problems much more quickly), and work on the strategy and direction of Coppett Hill as a business.
What do you enjoy most about working at Coppett Hill?
Whilst the variety and pace of consulting can be exciting, working on the strategy and direction of a business over a number of years requires a different perspective, and brings different rewards. At Coppett Hill, I can enjoy the variety and pace which first piqued my interest in consulting, as well as help shape the vision and strategy of Coppett Hill as a business. I cannot overstate how much of a motivating factor this is for me – it really feels like when we win, we win together as a team.
What has been the biggest challenge?
With greater responsibility, inevitably comes greater pressure – like all things, with a little time and experience, it becomes a lot more manageable. I have no problem admitting that the step up in terms of level of ownership was quite daunting at first – a couple of months on and this might just be the biggest motivating factor for me personally. The team have been really supportive, and Dave has always made a point of giving me some time back should I have to work late (which isn’t too often – only a minority of our work is deal-related, and so can generally set realistic timelines for projects).
How do you like to spend time outside of work?
Outside of work, I like to spend time with friends and family, and enjoy playing football, tennis and squash. I’ve recently got more into my running – no asking what my 5k time is please, it leaves a lot to be desired!
If you are interested in my experience at Coppett Hill, I’m always happy to chat – my email is jack@coppetthill.com (perks of joining a small business), or you can reach out to me on LinkedIn.