Graduate Programme 2027 - Cardiff

Butterfly Projects Ltd; Cardiff; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Annual discretionary bonus

Ownership bonus

10% Employer Pension contributions

Private health care

Cycle to Work

EV salary sacrifice

Work-life balance

Job summary

Butterfly Data is recruiting a Graduate Data Consultant in Cardiff for a structured 12‑month graduate programme. You will start with training, shadow senior colleagues, and then specialise in data analysis, engineering, science, or data management. The role involves client projects and learning across data disciplines.

You will develop skills in data structures, databases, and analytical tools while engaging with internal teams and attending industry events as appropriate.

Qualifications

• Proven capability of working with data from prior work or study.
• Be inquisitive and logical with a creative approach to problem solving.
• Work independently, take responsibility and use your initiative.
• Confident, thorough and organised; communicate professionally with diverse people.
• Experience with a data tool or programming language is a plus.
• Willingness to learn new skills continuously.
• UK resident or right to work in the UK.
• Lived in the UK for the past 5 years to obtain security vetting.

Responsibilities

• Complete mandatory training to become familiar with Butterfly Data platforms.
• Shadow experienced data colleagues to transition into Butterfly Data.
• Choose a data discipline to specialise in (analysis, engineering, data science, or data management).
• Undertake client projects delivering technical data solutions.
• Gain understanding of data structures, databases, and analytical tools.
• Engage with internal departments and attend UK events if possible.
• Learn through networking events and conferences across the UK.

Skills

Analytical thinking

Problem solving

Independent working

Effective communication

Curiosity about data

Education

Numerate or technical degree

Job description

Cardiff, United Kingdom | Posted on 14/10/2026

Position title: Graduate Data Consultant

Salary: Starting salary £31,500

Contract type: Permanent contract with initial 12 month graduate programme.

Contract hours: Full-time - 40 hours per week

Location: Cardiff City Centre - hybrid role working in our office.

Applications Deadline: 15th November 2026

What you’ll be doing

Initially you work through our mandatory training courses to familiarise yourself with the platforms we regularly use.

Shadowing experienced data colleagues who will support you in your early transitioning into Butterfly Data, which may include a range of work across the data disciplines.

Receive coaching from the academy groups to help decide which of the main data disciplines you would like to specialise in: data analysis, data engineering, data science or data management.

You will undertake a variety of projects with clients, providing technical data solutions for a broad range of challenges, helping organisations address real world problems.

You will develop a good understanding of data structures, database systems and procedures using a range of analytical tools, methods and systems.

Obtain insights into the key business processes of a data consultancy, you will have the opportunity to be involved within various internal departments.

Opportunities to extend your learning which may include attending networking events and conferences across the UK, alongside our data consultants giving you a taste of what it's like to collaborate with industry experts, expand your professional network, and stay at the forefront of cutting-edge trends!

The Interview process is made up of 3 rounds:

Screening Interview - December 2026

Remote, 30 minutes assessing suitability for the role, no preparation required.

Second Round Interview - January 2027

In person interview in Cardiff, assessing technical capabilities and how you would perform in the role - no live coding exercises.

Final Round Interview - February 2027

In person interview in Cardiff, presenting a data related project to a senior member of staff.

About Butterfly Data

Butterfly Data is a small medium enterprise with a diverse team of experienced technology consultants across the UK, specialising in the data management lifecycle. We deliver solutions which include data analytics, data engineering and data science. We have a proven track record in helping our clients understand their data, allowing them to unlock its latent potential in an efficient and effective manner. Providing the following services we help organisations to put data behind every decision, enabling them to be more successful.

Butterfly Data offers a graduate scheme to motivated individuals with a passion to learn and gain experience within the world of data. You will be joining the 2026 cohort, undertaking a bespoke graduate programme, entering our consulting team as an entry level graduate. This is an exciting opportunity to dive into dynamic and diverse projects, making a real impact at organisations across both the public and private sectors.

At Butterfly, we take pride in upholding our people-centric culture that sets us apart. We are a company that has a positive impact on its employees and the wider community as demonstrated by the fact we are employee owned and B Corp. It’s incredibly important to us that our graduates are aligned to our values and purpose driven ethos.

Our commitment to our team goes beyond the daily work environment, extending into memorable experiences that foster genuine connections and camaraderie. Each year, we coordinate four company wide events that our employees can take part in. From weekends away conquering mountain peaks, participating in team-building challenges that push limits and strengthen bonds to fun-filled family days in scenic national parks. These events aren’t just calendar highlights; they’re vital opportunities to build strong working relationships, reinforce our shared work ethic, and celebrate the diverse spirit of our team. We embrace every chance to deepen our sense of unity and belonging, making our workplace not just a job, but a community where everyone thrives.

Proven capability of working with data as demonstrated in previous work or academic experience.

Be inquisitive and logical with a creative approach to problem solving.

Ability to work independently, take responsibility and use your initiative.

You need to be confident, thorough and organised; communicating effectively and professionally with a range of people in secure working environments.

Ideally a proven capability of demonstrating technological competency in using a tool or programming language of your choice.

Desire to develop continuously and learn new skills.

UK resident or have the right to work in the UK.

A numerate or technical degree, 2:1 and above.

Lived in the UK for the past 5 years - this being an essential eligibility criteria to obtain a Security Clearance via UK Security Vetting.

Willingness to undergo UK Security Vetting.

What's in it for you?

Entitled to 25 days leave plus the statutory public holidays, with the option to buy additional leave.

Annual discretionary employment bonus paid in December, this is based on the company performance for the previous year and this will be a percentage of your annual gross salary.

As an employee owned company, we also pay an ownership bonus where a proportion of the year’s profits are paid to the staff.

10% Employer Pension contributions without the requirement for you to match.

Private Health Care insurance plan with additional mental health care, dental and optical packages.

Cycle to Work scheme.

Octopus Electric Vehicle salary sacrifice scheme.

Work-life balance, ability to make your working hours fit around your personal commitments.

Inclusivity

Being a Disability Confident Employer shows our commitment in supporting our employees further.

Providing reasonable adjustments where necessary.

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