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.

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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.

What our clients say

"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."

"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."

"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."
Upcoming events
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.
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.
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.
Latest insights
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.
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Leadership team
Meet the people giving you instant access to the world of associates and consultancies.
“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.”

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