Our employee networks support an inclusive and diverse environment for our colleagues and communities. They celebrate, educate and raise awareness of key issues while acting as a forum for discussion and debate to drive and support our global inclusion and diversity strategy. Our networks also provide support, advice and networking opportunities for their members and the wider PA community.

Accessibility, Neurodiversity, and Disability Network

This network exists to build understanding, appreciation, and support for and among those who consider themselves to have a disability or identify as neurodiverse. The comprising groups aim to foster a stronger community, improve experiences. and build a psychologically safe working environment where colleagues are valued for their unique contributions, can embrace their characteristics, and can play to their strengths.

Mental Health and Wellbeing Network

Our Mental Health and Wellbeing Network runs events to raise awareness of key issues and facilitate conversations that shape our firm-wide initiatives. The Network aims to create a workplace where everyone knows mental health issues don’t come with a stigma and everyone has the resources available to look after their mental health and wellbeing.

Military Network

Our Military Network (MilNet) supports service leavers, veterans and serving reservists along with the families and partners of former or serving personnel, through our formal support network, coaching, mentoring and events. In recognition of MilNet’s work, the Ministry of Defence has awarded PA a Gold Award as part of the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme.

Pride Network

Our Pride Network promotes an inclusive environment in the workplace and provides information and support on LGBTQ+ issues for all. The Network works collaboratively across our firm to create an inclusive and diverse working environment and promote an ethos of respect and equality for everyone, regardless of their identity, so all colleagues can reach their full potential. Pride hosts regular events, discussion groups and mentoring and networking opportunities.

RISE Network

Our RISE Network promotes Racial Inclusion and Social Equity at PA. It aims to empower talent, build an inclusive environment and promote the value of a more diverse workforce by creating a space for all colleagues to be heard and a workplace where everyone feels comfortable being their true self. The Network also promotes awareness of diverse cultures and experiences through events, networking sessions and mentoring programmes.

Women’s Network

Our Women’s Network focuses on issues and initiatives relating to gender equality, both within PA and the communities we serve. This includes driving action on everything from closing the gender pay gap to profiling role models and allies across PA. The Network hosts regular global events, mentoring sessions, conversation groups and networking opportunities, and promotes active allyship throughout our firm.

Working Families Network

A global community across PA that creates connections for people to come together on global and local issues relevant to working families and those with caring responsibilities. The network provides opportunities for coaching, support, and peer to peer advice. It also shares experience, insight and, feedback on making PA a better place to work and where working parents and carers can thrive.

Take care of you and yours

Depending on your location, we offer a range of healthcare benefits for you and your family, including dental, eye tests, gym membership discounts, Cycle to Work schemes and more.

Build a better work-life balance

Striking a healthy work-life balance is key for your success. When you join us, we’ll have an open discussion about what works best for you — including parental leave if you need it.

Enjoy a well-earned break

All our offices have competitive annual leave allowances to help you relax and unwind. You can also buy up to five extra days each year to ensure you get the break you need.

Own your development

Learning never stops at PA. We offer a range of internal and external training programmes to allow you to take control of your career development and grow your skills your way.

Plan for the future

Setting you up for future success, we offer all the sensible things, including company pension, life assurance, income protection schemes and PA shares.

Give back to the community

We encourage everyone to take advantage of our Give as You Earn scheme or volunteer up to three days a year. Pick a charity close to your heart and give back to the community you care about.

Find your space

At every stage of your career, we have active and firm-wide support communities in place to give everyone at PA perform at their best — if you ever need support, you’ll always find it.

Every day, we endeavour to be active allies and create a more inclusive culture that offers equal opportunities and supports diversity in all its forms. It’s only through embedding I&D into everything we do that we can create a culture where our people feel inspired and empowered to collaborate.

Our people also use their skills and expertise to make a difference outside our firm. Together, we share best practice and partner with organisations that drive diversity in our communities so we can create a more inclusive society for all.

As we continue to listen, learn and look for ways to create an even more inclusive and diverse place to work, we’ll unlock the ingenuity of even more people to help build a positive human future. Inclusion and diversity create a virtuous cycle, and we’re passionate about being part of it.

Below are just some of the ways we’re creating a positive human future for our people, clients and communities.

Whilst each career path at PA is unique, you can expect to follow these steps when you apply for a role with us.

Online application

The first step is to explore our current vacancies, and apply online for a role by creating a profile or submitting supporting documents (CV, Design Portfolio etc.). Our recruiting team will then evaluate your application based on the job you have applied for. If you are applying for a Design role, you will also be asked to submit a portfolio as part of your application.

Introductory call

If we feel like your skills are a good match for the role, you’ll be invited to have a call with a member of our recruitment teams, to discuss your fit for the role in a little more detail. This is also an opportunity for you to find out more about the role and PA as a business.

Assessments and interviews

You will then participate in assessments and interviews to evaluate your interest in, and your ability to do the role.

The exact structure and content will depend on the role you’re applying for. The hiring process could include a combination of online tests, technical assessments, assessment centres, case studies, group exercises or competency based interviews with the hiring manager and their team.

Your final interview may be with a Partner or Lead for your function. We’ll keep in close contact with you to ensure you have all the details you need when you reach this stage.

The decision

If you’re successful, we’ll be in touch to confirm your start date and give you all the information you need to make a great start at PA — we look forward to welcoming you!

If you are unsuccessful at this time, remember that there might be other opportunities that would be a great match for you at PA.

We focus on our people’s experience of being part of PA, shaping an inclusive culture that prizes diversity and wellbeing, recognises individual and team achievements, mentors and develops people, and allows everyone to be their best self at work.

We believe diversity fuels ingenuity. Diversity of thought brings exciting perspectives; diversity of experience brings a wealth of knowledge, and diversity of skills brings the tools we need. When we bring people together with diverse backgrounds, identities, and minds, embracing that difference through an inclusive culture where our people thrive; we unleash the power of diversity – bringing ingenuity to life.

We recruit, retain, reward and develop our people based solely on their abilities and contributions and without reference to their age, background, disability, genetic information, parental or family status, religion or belief, race, ethnicity, nationality, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity (or expression), political belief veteran status, or other by any other range of human difference brought about by identity and experience. We are on a journey towards ensuring our workforce is diverse at all levels and that our firm is representative of the world around us. We welcome applications from underrepresented groups.

Adjustments or accommodations

Should you need any adjustments or accommodations to the recruitment process, at either application or interview, please contact us.