Register your interest for our 2027 Digital Academy Programme

Version 1; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training allowance

Fully funded industry certifications

Job summary

Version 1 is offering an Early Careers Programme open to graduates, career changers and returners to technology consulting. The 12‑week Digital Skills Academy provides technical, professional and consulting training, with mentors and accredited providers to build confidence and networks.

A training allowance is provided, and top performers can move into a permanent Associate Consultant role following graduation.

Qualifications

• University degree in STEM with 2:2 classification.
• Love problem-solving and perseverance.
• Passionate about technology consulting and helping clients succeed.
• Eligible to work in the UK/ Ireland; prior IT experience is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Complete the Digital Skills Academy to gain technical, professional and consulting skills.
• Receive mentored training and industry certifications across partners like AWS, Microsoft and Oracle.
• Progress to a permanent Associate Consultant role after successful Academy completion and core values alignment.

Skills

Problem solving

Technology consulting

UK/Ireland eligibility

Education

2:2 STEM degree

Job description

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Anthropic, Databricks, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Our Digital Skills Academy has been revamped to provide cutting-edge training on the latest technologies, empowering our associates to deliver high-quality services to our customers. We have partnered with leading training providers to create bespoke academies that help our associates develop their IT skill sets and earn industry-recognised certifications. The Early Careers framework enables you to build a strong network with peers across the business while advancing your career in technology.

Company Description

Version 1 has celebrated 30 years in business and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver technology and transformation solutions that drive customer success. Our deep expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly evolving technology landscape. We foster strong partnerships with global technology leaders including AWS, Microsoft, Oracle, Anthropic, Databricks, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services. Our Digital Skills Academy has been revamped to provide cutting-edge training on the latest technologies, empowering our associates to deliver high-quality services to our customers. We have partnered with leading training providers to create bespoke academies that help our associates develop their IT skill sets and earn industry-recognised certifications. The Early Careers framework enables you to build a strong network with peers across the business while advancing your career in technology.

• UK & Ireland's premier AWS, Microsoft & Oracle partner
• 3300+ strong, €350/£300m revenue business
• 10+ years as a Great Place to Work in Ireland & UK
• Best Workplace for Women in the UK & Ireland by GPTW
• Best Workplace for Wellbeing in the UK by GPTW

We’re a core values driven company, we hire people who share our values, and we reward those who display and foster them, it’s deeply embedded within our DNA. Invest in us and we’ll invest in you!

What can you help us achieve in 2027?

Job Description

Our goal at Version 1 is to ensure that a career in technology consulting is accessible to everyone. That's why our Academy is open to college/university graduates, career changers, returners to the workforce, and people with technical skills who want to experience a culture of recognition and reward. We believe that everyone deserves a chance to learn, grow, and succeed in the tech industry.

Our Early Careers Programme begins with a 12-week Digital Skills Academy, designed to equip you with the technical, professional and consulting skills needed to start a successful career in technology. Throughout the Academy, you'll be supported by the Early Careers Team, accredited training providers, mentors and senior technologists while building your knowledge, confidence and professional network.

Our Academies are bespoke and created with our Associates in mind. Through a specialised and supportive environment, you'll gain industry-recognised certifications and receive a training allowance. Following successful completion of the Academy, Associates who demonstrate engagement, professionalism and alignment with Version 1's core values will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Associate Consultant role and continue their Early Careers journey with Version 1.

• Weeks 1-8: General learning across technologies and consultancy skills. You'll meet Version 1 mentors and senior technologists to understand how these skills are applied in real customer projects. There is a week dedicated to AI Native training, as well as Linux, Web Development, Cloud, Design thinking and customer-facing skills included in the syllabus.
• Weeks 9-12: Specialisation in a specific technology area such as Java or Cloud.
• Throughout the Academy training there are events delivered by the Early Careers Team, providing opportunities to build your network and learn more about Version 1's culture and values. We fully fund industry certifications across our partner network, including AWS, Microsoft and Oracle.
• Upon Academy Graduation: Successful Associates will have the opportunity to progress into a permanent Associate Consultant role, working on real-world customer projects.

Progression is subject to successful completion of the Academy, attendance requirements, and demonstrating Version 1's core values and professional standards.

• Associate Consultant Progression: Over your first 18 months, you'll be eligible for salary uplifts based on performance:
• 6 months: 5% increase
• 12 months: 5% increase
• 18 months: 10% increase

Qualifications

Key Requirements

Our Digital Skills Academies Would Be Great If You

• Have received a university degree classification of 2:2 in any STEM subject
• Love getting stuck into problem-solving and you don’t give up easily!
• Are passionate about technology consulting
• Eligible to work in the UK/ Ireland
• An added bonus if you have previous IT work experience or you participated in a Tech Bootcamp/course

Additional Information

Version 1 is an equal opportunities employer.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive and respectful workplace where everyone feels valued and able to thrive. We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds, identities and lived experiences, and we value the different perspectives people bring.

We want every candidate to have a positive and accessible recruitment experience. If you need reasonable adjustments at any stage of the process, please contact [e-mail] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.