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Service Leavers Programme

Netcompany

Leeds

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GBP 25,000 - 30,000

Full time

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Job summary

A leading IT company is offering the Service Leavers Programme in Leeds, Birmingham, and London for ex-military personnel. This full-time program provides hands-on experience and essential development in IT roles including Operations and Managed Service Engineer, DevOps Engineer, and Security Assurance Coordinator. Candidates will benefit from structured mentorship and training to support their transition from military life to a successful career in IT. Includes competitive benefits such as health care and professional certifications.

Benefits

25 days holiday

Private Medical Health care

Pension contribution

Professional certifications supported

Retail discounts

Qualifications

Must have completed at least one year of military service and started the transition process.
Willing to do UK-based travel for projects.
Must have the right to work in the UK and attain UK Security Clearance.

Responsibilities

Deliver Operations and Service Desk support as part of a wider team.
Attend dedicated tuition and certification activities.
Fully immerse in company culture and ways of working.

Skills

Excellent oral and written communication skills

Demonstrable desire to learn new digital skills

Good working knowledge of MS Office suite

Strong influencing and communication skills

Understanding of common IT delivery frameworks and methodologies

Education

At least one IT-related certification (such as Prince2, ITIL, AWS certifications)

Netcompany UK – Service Leavers Programme (SLP)

Netcompany UK has established a dedicated Service Leavers Programme (SLP) to the Armed Forces Community creating opportunities to join the Infrastructure Business Unit which supports services to a substantial number of clients across multiple sectors. This opportunity offers the prospective candidate unparalleled recognition, skills development and exposure, career development and an environment to land and transition from the military. SLP candidates are given full support from Netcompany instructors and Veterans Employee Resource Group. SLP candidates are also assigned a Netcompany veteran to assist transition and build a relationship that compliments our formal mentoring process.

The Programme is 12 months long although the successful candidate will become a full‑time employee upon completion of the probation period of 6 months. Note the SLP is not an internship; candidates are hired as full‑time employees from day one.

The role can be fulfilled from our Leeds, Birmingham or London offices. During the 6‑month probation period office attendance of 3 days per week is mandatory.

Knowledge / Abilities

Service Leavers will join Netcompany and be exposed to several areas of the business during the Programme. This will provide insights for the candidate helping them align to a practice within IT.

The candidate must be hard‑working and open to the necessity for continued professional development. Netcompany will facilitate time and reimburse the cost of certifications gained as part of the programme.

It is expected that the candidate has, as part of their resettlement, invested in the pursuit of a career in IT and can discuss their understanding of varying aspects of IT initiatives and common technologies.

Key Responsibilities

Deliver Operations and Service Desk support as part of a wider team
Attend SLP dedicated tuition and certification activities
Attend regular feedback sessions
Fully immerse in Netcompany Ways of Working and Culture
Be willing to work both as part of a team and individually at times
Have the initiative to continue personal development with relation to Netcompany projects and platforms
Support the SL Programme and wider AF community development with IT / Business

Roles Available

Operations and Managed Service engineer (Consultant level)
DevOps engineer (Consultant level)
Security Assurance Coordinator (SAC) (Consultant level)

Qualifications

Experience and attributes required:

At least one year of military service and have begun the transition process at the time of application
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Demonstrable desire to learn new digital skills
Good working knowledge of MS Office suite
Strong influencing and communication skills are essential
SC Clearance held or eligible for SC
It would be beneficial if the candidate has at least one IT‑related certification such as Prince2, ITIL, MS Foundation certifications, AWS certifications etc.
Understanding of common IT delivery frameworks and methodologies

Additional Information

Netcompany Academy

Through our Netcompany Academy we offer a diverse range of courses, seminars and certifications carefully curated to support your development. As you advance in your career the Academy tailors its offerings to enhance your managerial skills, deepen your understanding of methodologies, hone your leadership abilities and fine‑tune your strategic acumen.

As you progress through the content you’ll naturally take on more responsibility and network with your peers.

Essentials

Must be willing to do UK‑based travel for projects.
Must have the right to work in the UK.
Must be able to attain a UK Security Clearance.

Benefits include

25 days holiday
Private Medical Health care via Vitality
Pension contribution Life Assurance
Professional certifications supported as part of learning and development.
A range of retail discounts to enhance your lifestyle encompassing restaurants, supermarkets, travel, leisure activities and health and well‑being services.
Access to our Employee Resource Groups; our groups represent diverse backgrounds and provide a platform for colleagues to connect, learn and support one another.