Who we are

In 2007 Spectrum Strategy Consultants became part of Value Partners, a global management consulting firm which draws on 400 professionals from 25 nationalities. We are the leading company in the Digital Media, Broadcasting and Telecoms sectors, supporting the top managers of multinationals engaged in change, globalisation and innovation. We deal not only with strategy, but with all those issues which are strategic for our clients. Our offices are located in the world’s highest growth areas: Europe, Latin America, the Middle East and Asia Pacific.

One of the reasons that Spectrum Value Partners is such an exciting place to work is that we are focused on innovative projects. In 1994, we had a vision that several key changes were about to engulf our industries - the Internet was in its infancy and convergence meant that content was moving onto new platforms. However it has taken over a decade for convergence to really play out across content providers and aggregators and we are now seeing new players, new industry structures and major technological advances.

Over the past thirteen years of disruption, upheaval and change within the media and telecoms sectors, Spectrum Value Partners has become part of the very fabric of these industries. One moment we find ourselves working in Moscow helping to set up a new magazine business, next we are forecasting how Personal Video Recorders will affect television viewing habits for producers, broadcasters and manufacturers, at the Royal Television Society Convention.

All of this means that Spectrum Value Partners’ consultants develop a unique skill-set and have extraordinary breadth of experience. It is no surprise that our alumni have gone on to take part in many innovative and challenging ventures. Amongst our earliest graduate hires were Brent Hoberman, and Martha Lane Fox, now famous as the founders of lastminute.com, one of Europe’s great internet success stories.

Spectrum Value Partners has now completed its first phase of growth and we are looking to expand even faster in the future. We have a powerful brand position in the market and are growing the company to meet the opportunities generated by our brand.

Our vision for 2016 is of a company working on innovative projects for fascinating and challenging clients, but which has grown to take full advantage of all the opportunities offered by our sectors, whilst maintaining its founding principles of creativity, integrity, innovation and passion. Why not join us for this next part of our journey.

Our sector focus and clients

Our clients span all sectors of the rapidly evolving digital market-place including television, mobile telecoms, music, new media, the Internet, radio, fixed telecoms and sports. We work with the most innovative and ambitious organisations in these fields such as the BBC, the Premier League, Microsoft, Ofcom, NBC, Vodafone, Disney, BT, Siemens, O2 and Time Warner.

Our people

At Spectrum Value Partners, we provide top-level strategic advice to companies at the forefront of the world’s most dynamic industries. The outstanding quality of our team of highly talented professionals work in an informal, team oriented and non-hierarchical environment, where knowledge sharing and personal responsibility are encouraged from the start.

Careers at Spectrum Value Partners

Spectrum Value Partners is dedicated to providing a unique, supportive environment in which you are encouraged to take early responsibility and develop your own career path, as well as pursuing your interests and ambitions outside work. We are committed to fostering an entrepreneurial and collegiate culture and growing our business to explore innovative developments in the media and telecoms sectors.

Our global offices

Value Partners has offices in Milan, Rome, London, Helsinki, Istanbul, Dubai,, Sao Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Buenos Aires, Mumbai, Shanghai, Beijing, Hong Kong, Singapore and Sydney, and has ambitious plans for growth in headcount, as well as geographical expansion.

The Role of a Business Analyst

As a Business Analyst you will form an integral part of our project teams contributing to brainstorming sessions, and client kick-off meetings, through to the final presentation. You will have unlimited exposure to senior management and be highly visible, giving you the opportunity to make a real impact.

Our business is both dynamic and fast moving with a truly global client base. You will have plenty of international experience and be expected to travel either as part of a project team or as part of a formal exchange to one of our international offices. All in all, we offer you an exciting, challenging, fun, supportive, intellectually stimulating and rewarding start to your consulting career, where you can make a difference. Although our consultants are very committed, we do place an emphasis on work-life balance - a happy consultant is a good consultant.

The Application Process

We look for outstanding applicants from any discipline (2:1 minimum) who have strong interpersonal skills, proven analytical and quantitative skills together with strong enthusiasm for the industries in which we work. We are looking for candidates who are innovative, creative, flexible and who relish problem solving. We place an emphasis on impact, credibility, team working, communication skills, business acumen and an international outlook, as well as looking for examples of leadership. Above all we are looking for well rounded individuals with lots of personality and drive.

Your cover letter should not be a summary of your CV - it really is your opportunity to stand out from the crowd. We are looking for a well written, sparky, engaging cover letter that demonstrates your drive and enthusiasm to join our dynamic, fast moving business. You need to explain clearly why you want to join Spectrum Value Partners and demonstrate your relevant skills, experience and interests. A good cover letter can make all the difference to obtaining a first round interview. Your CV should be well presented, clear and concise.

Business Analyst: on-going and 1st December 2008 (for September 2009 start)
Summer Internship: 1st March 2009 (July 2009 start)
Other positions: Spectrum Value Partners recruits throughout the year - interested candidates should apply on-line.

The Interview Process

Our comprehensive selection process is designed to give you the opportunity to meet a range of Partners and consultants and to find out more about our business. We also want to find out more about you. Candidates will undergo a two stage recruitment process - for further details see our website.

Upon joining Spectrum Value Partners

As well as starting your formal development and on the job coaching, you will be introduced to our Partners to understand the key priorities facing each of our sector groups and international offices.

Spectrum Value Partners is committed to developing its employees. In addition to on-the-job coaching (the best way to learn is by doing), we also provide a range of bespoke training courses to enable you to tackle a range of challenging projects. Training and development needs are reviewed as part of our job-end appraisals and formal annual appraisal process.

You will share experiences and working practices across our network of offices - either as part of an international project team or as an agreed exchange to one of our international offices.

Career Progression

We are committed to providing a clear path from Business Analyst to Partner. As consultants gain experience and are promoted, Spectrum Value Partners offers opportunities to pursue individual specialisms, take on management responsibilities and play a greater role in the overall development of the Company. We allocate individual Development Leader to act as a personal coach/mentor, offering advice and guidance on personal performance and career development.

Next Steps

If you want to find out more about Spectrum Value Partners, please refer to our website and apply on-line. Our application form takes no more than five minutes to complete. You also need to attach your CV and a cover letter.

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