Graduate Business Consultant

GRAYCE; Reading; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Employee Assistance Programme

Structured training and development

Job summary

GRAYCE is offering graduate positions focused on business transformation across various roles, including Business Analyst and Operations Analyst. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience while completing industry-recognized accreditations. This position revolves around supporting stakeholders, enhancing processes, and attending to client needs within a professional environment in Reading, England. The program includes clear progression pathways and salary growth based on performance.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and stakeholder skills required.
• Structured thinking and problem-solving ability needed.
• Must be adaptable and have attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Support business change and transformation initiatives.
• Gather and analyze requirements from stakeholders.
• Engage stakeholders and present insights.

Skills

Communication skills

Stakeholder management

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Adaptability

Proactive mindset

Education

Bachelor’s degree in any field

Job description

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

Operations & Product: Operations Analyst, Product Analyst, Product Owner, UX/UI Analyst, Research 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. Current opportunities include:

Aberdeen, Birmingham, Bridgend, Cambridge, Essex, Harrogate, Hursley, Leeds, Leicester, London, Macclesfield, Manchester, Nottingham, Portsmouth, Rochester, Sheffield, Southampton, Suffolk, Warrington, York and Taunton.

• 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.
• 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.
• Access our Employee Assistance Programme, offering 24/7 confidential support across financial, legal, health, and wellbeing areas.
• Our salaries are dictated by location and client.