Graduate Business Consultant

Grayce; Manchester; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

Grayce is recruiting graduates into a range of business-focused roles supporting transformation, operations and programme delivery. You will join the Business pathway and may progress into roles such as Business Analyst, Financial Crime Analyst, Operations Analyst, Project Analyst, and Risk & Compliance Analyst.

You will gain hands-on experience on-site with clients across the UK, complete six industry-recognised accreditations, and benefit from a structured development programme with clear

Qualifications

• Minimum 2:1 or above in any subject.
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week.
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored for duration of programme.

Responsibilities

• Supporting business change and transformation initiatives.
• Gathering and analysing requirements.
• Engaging stakeholders and presenting insights.
• Supporting delivery, governance and reporting.
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Strong communication

Stakeholder management

Structured thinking

Proactive learning

Education

2:1 or above in any subject

Job description

Location: Opportunities across the UK

Starting Salary: £26,300 - £28,900

Why Grayce?

Grayce specialises in delivering change and transformation for some of the UK’s most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we have partnered with FTSE 100 and FTSE 250 companies to deploy high-performing early career talent across major programmes of work.

Our Accelerated Development Programme offers a structured, fast-track route into industry. You will gain hands-on experience working on business transformation initiatives, supporting stakeholders, improving processes, and contributing to large-scale change programmes.

You will typically work with one client at a time, delivering meaningful outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment. Alongside this, you will complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear progression pathways and salary growth as you develop.

About Our Opportunities

We are recruiting graduates into a range of business-focused roles supporting transformation, operations, and programme delivery.

By joining our Business pathway, you will have the opportunity to develop your skills across a range of business-focused roles. Depending on your strengths and interests, you may progress into roles such as:

Business Analysis: Business Analyst, Process Analyst, Systems Analyst, Strategy Analyst, Finance Analyst

Financial Crime: AML Analyst, Financial Crime Analyst, KYC Analyst

Operations & Product: Operations Analyst, Product Analyst, Product Owner, UX/UI Analyst, Research Analyst

Project & Change: PMO Analyst, Project Analyst, Change Analyst, Scrum Project & Change Master

Risk & Compliance: Risk & Compliance Analyst

What You’ll Be Doing

• Supporting business change and transformation initiatives
• Gathering and analysing requirements
• Engaging stakeholders and presenting insights
• Supporting delivery, governance, and reporting
• Identifying opportunities for process improvement

What Makes a Great Grayce Consultant

• Strong communication and stakeholder skills
• Structured thinking and problem-solving ability
• Organisation, attention to detail, and adaptability
• A proactive mindset and willingness to learn

Why Work for Us

Locations

• Locations are updated regularly based on client demand, with opportunities currently available across the UK. Greater geographical flexibility gives you access to a broader range of client projects.

Opportunity

• Gain hands-on experience working full-time, on-site with leading organisations, supported by structured training and industry-aligned development.

Delivery

• Work directly with a client, delivering high-quality outcomes in a professional, client-facing environment.

Mentoring

• Receive dedicated coaching and support throughout your placement and development journey.

Progression

• Complete a minimum of six industry-recognised accreditations, with clear pathways for career progression and salary growth.

Wellbeing Support

• Access our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support across financial, legal, health, and wellbeing areas.

Salary

• Our salaries are dictated by location and client
• Significant annual salary increases

Our Approach to AI

At Grayce, we embrace the responsible use of AI. We use AI-assisted screening to help assess eligibility and suitability for our roles, enabling us to review applications fairly and consistently.

We also recognise that candidates may use AI tools when preparing their applications. We welcome the thoughtful use of AI to support your application, but we want to get to know the real you. Please ensure your application reflects your own experiences, strengths and motivations.

Requirements

• Minimum 2:1 or above in any subject
• Ability to work on site 5 days a week. (As a consultancy, we deliver services directly to our clients, meaning much of your work will be based on-site within their teams. This is a key part of your development and early career success.)
• Right to work in the UK unsponsored for the duration of the programme.