Graduate Consultant - Birmingham

Grayce; Coventry; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading talent development firm in Coventry is seeking a Graduate Consultant through their Graduate Development Programme. This role offers a competitive starting salary of £25,000 with opportunities for significant salary progression and career growth. As a Graduate Consultant, you will gain hands-on experience working directly with prestigious clients, develop critical skills, and complete industry-recognized qualifications. A minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree and the ability to work on-site 5 days a week are required.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Fully funded industry-recognized qualifications

Access to mentors and coaches

24/7 Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Curious, adaptable and proactive problem solver.
• Strong communication skills.
• Resourceful and resilient in driving change.

Responsibilities

• Deliver high-quality outcomes during your Grayce tenure.
• Work full time on site directly with prestigious clients.
• Complete a minimum of 6 industry recognized accreditations.

Skills

Analytical Problem Solving

Communication Skills

Time Management

Stakeholder Management

Education

Minimum 2:1 undergraduate degree

Job description

Overview

Job Position: Graduate Consultant - via the Grayce Graduate Development Programme

Location: Birmingham and the Midlands

Starting Salary: £25,000

Application Requirements:

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

Note: Grayce is not on the UK Border Agency's Sponsor Register and is unable to sponsor work visas for international applicants.

Are you a curious, adaptable and proactive problem solver with strong communication skills and a drive to make an impact? At Grayce, we're looking for ambitious graduates who are eager to learn, take ownership and build meaningful relationships while delivering excellence. If you're resourceful, resilient, and passionate about driving change, join us and be part of a community that cares, collaborates, and thrives together.

Understanding the types of roles available

• Project Manager (PM): This role supports the planning, execution and monitoring of projects to ensure they are delivered on time and within budget. They assist in task delegation, resource management, risk mitigation, stakeholder communication and process improvement while gaining experience in project lifecycle management.
• Project Management Officer (PMO): This role establishes and maintains project management standards, ensuring timely delivery, scope/quality adherence and budget control while minimising risks. PMOs are responsible for overseeing governance, methodology, planning, stakeholder engagement, benefits tracking and risk management, often providing project performance insights to senior management.
• Product Manager: A product manager plays a pivotal role in orchestrating the development, launch and ongoing success of a product. They are responsible for defining the product vision, creating roadmaps and prioritising features based on customer needs and business goals, ensuring quality and functionality which resonates with key stakeholders.
• Business Analyst (BA): As a BA, you'd be responsible for investigating and analysing business needs, identifying improvement opportunities, defining requirements and ensuring solutions align with business objectives. BAs consider people, processes, technology and organisational structure to deliver value while minimising risks.

Why Grayce?

We specialise in driving change and transformation for some of the world's most ambitious organisations. For over a decade, we've partnered with FTSE 100 and 250 companies to deliver impactful results by developing and deploying high-performing talent in the UK and beyond.

Our Accelerated Development Programme is designed to launch the careers of recent graduates eager to make an impact. We offer a fast-track route to expertise, allowing you to gain hands-on experience with one of our impressive clients in a variety of flexible roles.

Opportunity

You'll embark on a journey of continuous learning, gaining industry-accredited qualifications, whilst getting hands-on experience, working full time on site directly with prestigious FTSE100, 250, and 500 organisations.

Delivery

You will work with one client, delivering high quality outcomes during your Grayce tenure, before transitioning to working directly for them. The skills required for exceptional client delivery include natural curiosity, proactivity, adaptability, effective communication and problem solving.

Mentoring

Thrive under the guidance of our experienced Delivery Managers and Technical Trainers. They'll be your go-to, offering support, insights and sharing experiences.

Progression

Starting as an Analyst with the potential for significant salary progression, you will pick up invaluable skills and complete a minimum of 6 industry recognised accreditations during your time on the development programme.

What makes a great Grayce Analyst?

• 2:1 Undergraduate Degree: We are open to applicants from all undergraduate backgrounds with a minimum 2:1 degree.
• Analytical Problem Solving: We're looking for analytical minds that can spot patterns and think creatively. Critical thinking skills and their application are highly valued.
• Soft Skills: From effective communication styles to planning, organisation and a learning development mindset. Stakeholder and time management are core skills we utilise every day and we look for examples of those through our interview process.

Why work for us?

• Competitive Salary: Starting at £25,000 with potential for significant growth.
• Industry Recognition: Fully funded, industry-recognised qualifications designed to maximise your experience and control your career.
• Mentors and Coaches: Access a network of mentors and coaches dedicated to you, your experiences and development at Grayce.
• Wellness Support: 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme offering confidential assistance ranging from financial and legal support to health and wellbeing.