This thread will provide a wealth of information about careers at [b]Xantus[/b] and Xantus consulting jobs to candidates looking for new consultancy jobs.In producing the recently published Definitive Guide to UK Consulting Firms (see: [url]http://news.top-consultant.com/guide_to_consulting_firms.aspx[/url]), we have amassed company profiles for 189 consulting employers. As many of the discussions started on the forum revolve around what it is like to work at different firms, we thought we'd create anchor threads for the firms we have profiles for, to create a place where readers can share additional information about consulting jobs and careers at each of these firms - in this case [b]Xantus[/b] consulting careers.Below is copied the profile information about Xantus. If you know of other sources of information about Xantus consulting jobs, or can provide your own insights of working or interviewing there, or can add anything else constructive for people searching the site for information about them - please reply to this thread and add your input. We'll roll this out to lots of consulting employers over the coming weeks and hopefully can create a great repository of information about consulting employers like Xantus.For more information on consulting firms and career options within consulting, download your free copy of the [b]Definitive Guide to UK Consulting Firms[/b]: [url]http://news.top-consultant.com/guide_to_consulting_firms.aspx[/url]. [b]1. Name of consulting firm[/b] Xantus[b]2. About our company[/b]Xantus is an independent management consultancy, specialising in IT-enabled business change – we focus on changing business through IT and making IT run more effectively. Xantus’ services are tailored to address the complex challenges faced by today’s organisations. We provide client-side support throughout strategic and operational change including IT due diligence, market assessment, IT strategies and sourcing solutions, operating model design and expert programme delivery. Xantus’ experience is gained through working with leading UK and global enterprises across the public and private sector. Founded in 2000, Xantus continues to grow by recruiting some of the most talented individuals in the market and now employs over 100 consultants. [b]3. Types of clients we serve[/b]Xantus’ clients include FTSE 100 organisations, global corporations and central government agencies. With a track record of delivering successful business change through IT-related strategies and solutions, Xantus achieves enviable levels of customer satisfaction, referrals and recommendations across its high profile client base. [b]4. Types of recruitment we are most likely to be undertaking in the next 18 months[/b]Experienced hire recruiting [b]5. When candidates choose to join our firm it is usually because[/b]…of the capability, the professionalism and enthusiasm of the team as well as the commitment to help others achieve their personal aspirations. A career at Xantus gives individuals the opportunity to work on some of the most exciting and challenging projects whilst being able to genuinely make a difference and stand out from the crowd. ‘Working at Xantus is more like belonging to a club of like-minded individuals than being part of a corporate machine. The quality of colleagues, and their willingness to help you with their experience and knowledge, is very empowering’ (David Upton, Xantus). What our clients say about the calibre of our team: ‘The quality of staff, the technical knowledge and the client-facing skills are what makes Xantus unique.’ ‘I would employ Xantus again because the quality of individuals and the approach is in tune with the client’s high expectations. Xantus take ownership and go that extra step.’ What makes Xantus different is down to its can-do attitude, customer focus and looking at things from the customer perspective to find a way of making it work.’ ‘The team were highly committed to undertaking and completing tasks within the time frames required and they possessed knowledge that did not exist internally.’[b]6. Locations of our UK office(s)[/b]London and Manchester[b]7. Weblinks with career details of our firm[/b]To find out more about Xantus, see [url]http://www.xantus.co.uk[/url]. For the latest opportunities, see [url]http://www.xantus.co.uk/Careers.aspx[/url][b]8. Key contact details[/b] Xantus Consulting, Hobart House, 3 Oakwater Avenue, Cheadle, Royal Business Park, Cheshire SK8 3RSTel: 0161 495 2330[url]http://ww.xantus.co.uk[/url]Recruitment enquiries to: Chris Borgars, PSD Group, Tel: 020 7970 9610; chris.borgars@psdgroup.com [b]9. Areas of practice where we have a strong market presence[/b]Automotive/AerospaceEnergy & UtilitiesFinancial Services (Retail Financial Services focus)Financial Services (Investment Banking/Capital Markets focus)Healthcare & PharmaceuticalsPublic SectorRetail/Consumer Goods[b]10. Types of consulting work our firm is most heavily engaged in[/b]IT ConsultingOutsourcingProject/Programme ManagementStrategyTechnology[b]11. Awards won in the last 2 years[/b]• 2011 Winner of the MCA Management Award – Strategy Project of the Year for work with United Utilities• 2011 Winner of the MCA’s IT Consultant of the Year• 2011 Shortlisted for the MCA Management Award – Technology Project of the Year Shortlisted, Finalist or Highly Commended 16 times over a nine-year period for client assignments with: Nationwide, Diageo, Highways Agency, Birds Eye iglo Group, SABMiller South Africa, DWP, Boots, Barclays, Prudential and National Australia Group.