Change management specialist BDO Greenlight has appointed two Islanders to its graduate consultant programme, which was launched last year.
Over the next 18 months, Jade Le Gresley and Laura Voinescu will receive on-the-job training, working alongside – and being mentored by – some of Jersey’s top change consultants. In the role, Jade and Laura will work across different areas of BDO’s Greenlight’s services, which is part of one of the largest professional service firms in the Channel Islands.
They will have the opportunity to gain project management and business analysis qualifications and ultimately progress onto being a ‘consultant’. Past graduate consultant, Adam Vibert, is now a fully-fledged member of the BDO Greenlight consultancy team having worked on a range of engagements and is himself now mentoring one of the new graduates.
Jade said: “I wanted a change in my career and I had been thinking about getting into project management after completing a number of projects in my previous job in banking. I like seeing tangible results and motivating people who might be resistant to change. Already, I am thoroughly enjoying being on this programme. I’ve been able to support other consultants on what they are doing and have also been given some internal projects to help give me a taste of leading and owning an initiative.”
Laura said: “BDO Greenlight is dynamic and results-oriented firm and it is refreshing to know that the input of a graduate consultant like myself is trusted and valued. It is a fast-paced environment, but I am receiving a lot of support from my new colleagues. I’m really looking forward to making a positive contribution, both to the team and our clients.”
Allam Zia, Director, BDO Greenlight, said: “Jade and Laura have both hit the ground running – not only are they eager to learn and develop but they have brought their own valuable insights to the team. We’re delighted that this programme is attracting such talent and to provide a fantastic opportunity for young Islanders to launch their career within a highly-regarded professional services firm.”
