Graduate Business Consultant

GRAYCE; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 24,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Structured training

Industry-aligned development

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Grayce is recruiting graduates to join its Accelerated Development Programme and work with market-leading insurers and other clients on business transformation initiatives in the UK. You will gain hands-on experience during a structured training path, supporting stakeholders, improving processes, and contributing to significant change programmes.

You will typically work on-site in York, delivering outcomes in a client-facing environment while completing six industry-recognised accreditations,

Qualifications

• Recent graduates welcome to apply.
• Willing to work on-site in York.
• Excellent communication and teamwork required.

Responsibilities

• Support business change and transformation initiatives.
• Gather and analyse requirements.
• Engage stakeholders and present insights.
• Support delivery, governance and reporting.
• Identify opportunities for process improvement.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder management

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor's degree

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’re recruiting graduates to join Grayce and work with a market‑leading specialist insurer trusted by high‑net‑worth individuals, businesses and collectors around the world. Combining a rich heritage with ambitious plans for the future, the organisation is investing heavily in technology, transformation and the next generation of talent.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the business during a significant period of change, as it modernises its operations, enhances customer experiences and builds future capability across the organisation. You’ll work alongside experienced professionals on strategic initiatives that are helping shape the future of a globally recognised brand.

Known for its collaborative and down‑to‑earth culture, the business offers graduates the chance to make a genuine impact while becoming part of a supportive early careers community.

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

This opportunity is based in York. Please only apply if you are willing and able to work on‑site in this location.

• 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