Grant Thornton UK to recruit 160 new partners by 2026

Grant Thornton UK has revealed plans to recruit 160 new partners over the next two years, combining internal promotions with targeted external searches.

Currently, Grant Thornton UK has 280 partners, with 40 partner appointments made so far this year.

To support its recruitment plan, the firm is working with executive search companies Korn Ferry and Wilton & Bain.

An advisory firm has also been engaged to refine the partner selection process and incorporate data-driven performance insights.

This development comes a little over six months after the firm finalised a transaction with Cinven.

The transaction marks a shift in Grant Thornton UK’s approach to its partnership model, moving away from traditional structures.

Recent months have seen increased investment in both talent and technology at the firm including training in data and digital skills designed for staff at all levels.

Grant Thornton UK has also introduced new employee reward schemes, such as an Employee Benefit Trust and an additional bonus earlier this year.

The revised partnership model features a combination of short-term and long-term incentive rewards. According to the firm, this approach results in partner compensation that is typically 50% above market rates.

The model is complemented by onboarding and development programmes tailored for new partners.

Attention is also being given to director-level recruitment.

Grant Thornton UK CEO Malcolm Gomersall said: “2025 has been a transformative year for our firm, as we reimagined what the multi-disciplinary professional services partnership of the future should look like – combining equity ownership with external investment from Cinven to unlock unprecedented competitiveness.

“We have an exceptionally ambitious growth plan and we know our strong brand, unique operating model and industry-leading quality will continue to drive our momentum over the years to come.”

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