Top 3% of independent consultants

Your associate pool, managed end-to-end

We partner with management consultancies to build a curated bench of vetted independent associates — and make them your extended on-demand team.

Associate at work
Reviewed & approved
Every associate vetted before your bench

Our experts have worked with

50%
More cost-effective
vs. permanent headcount
75%
Faster to mobilise
from brief to bench
4.7 / 5
Satisfaction score
rolling average
Top 3%
Only the best reach you
rigorous vetting
The model

Your bench, built around you

We've worked with over 80 consultancies — evolving from associate sourcing into a resource-augmentation solution that can transform how your firm operates.

Private, curated bench
Your pool — filtered to your sectors, staffed on your terms.
Pre-vetted quality
Every associate reviewed before they reach your bench.
Dedicated account manager
A human who knows your pipeline and anticipates demand.
One flat monthly fee
No placement fees. Predictable costs, no surprises.
Associates on the bench
Client voices

What our clients say

Xynteo

"The team is proactive in understanding what we need and consistently delivers candidates in our bench who match our requirements and culture — adapting quickly when our needs change, and making the recruitment process feel effortless."

Xynteo
Olivia, People Business Partner
Gate One

"Project Blackbook have been a fantastic partner to Gate One. Their subscription-based model helps us reduce costs without compromising on quality, and their slick platform makes the process seamless. It’s a pleasure working with a team that truly understands consulting."

Gate One
Stuart, Associates Manager
BCG, Inverto

"We have worked with them over the last few years and the calibre of candidates, as well as the quality of the service, has always been to a very high standard. They offer an easy-to-use platform which has given us access to a brand new talent pool we hadn’t been exposed to before."

BCG, Inverto
Thibault, Managing Partner
Community

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Awards

MCA Awards 2026 — Ceremony & Dinner

The UK consulting industry’s biggest night. The Management Consultancies Association’s annual black-tie awards bring together over 1,000 consultants, clients, government and media guests to celebrate 24 categories of awards — including The Times Consultant of the Year and Project of the Year.

Mon 12 October 2026
18:30 – 23:00 · Black tie
Grosvenor House, Park Lane, London
Find out more →
Roundtable

MCA Events Programme 2026

The MCA’s rolling calendar of speaker dinners, parliamentary receptions and online workshops — recent guests include Rt Hon Rory Stewart OBE and the Professional Services Minister.

Throughout 2026
In-person & online
London & online
Find out more →
Community

Young MCA — Events & Workshops

The MCA’s network for consultants with 0–5 years’ experience: online panels, awards masterclasses and in-person workshops on topics from AI in consulting to imposter syndrome.

Throughout 2026
Online & in-person
London & online
Find out more →
Long-form thinking

Latest insights

All insights
For consultants

Join the associate pool

The application takes 24 hours to one week. Once approved, you're matched to benches where your skills are in demand.

Apply online
Short form — takes 5 minutes
We review
Vetted by the Blackbook team
24h – 1 week
Depending on current demand
You're in the pool
Matched to relevant member benches

"Freelancers will become the majority of the workforce" — find your tribe.

The team

Leadership team

Meet the people giving you instant access to the world of associates and consultancies.

Mike James
Mike James
CEO & Founder
mike.james@projectblackbook.co
Joshua Appiah
Joshua Appiah
Engagement Manager
josh.appiah@projectblackbook.co
Sophia
Sophia
Community Manager
community@projectblackbook.co

“We are pleased to welcome Project Blackbook to the MCA. Their knowledge of the sector and the resourcing trends of consultancies, both large and small, will provide useful insights. We look forward to engaging with them and appreciate their desire to support members in meeting their growth ambitions.”

Tamzen Isacsson
Tamzen Isacsson
Chief Executive, Management Consultancies Association

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