Job Description
This employer is an independent digital transformation consultancy with clients in the public and private sectors. They pride themselves on their ability to solve complex problems by applying technology in innovative ways, focusing on understanding their client's businesses and working with them to deliver change that makes them more effective.
They are looking for recent graduates interested in technology to join their Delivery Consulting practice.
Delivery spans all stages of the digital delivery lifecycle. This role allows you to work in high-performing teams on various projects, from large transformation programmes to bespoke solution development. Delivery Consultants manage clients' projects to deliver digital solutions as expected or exceeding expectations.
Candidates should be open to working in different locations for clients and be happy to travel as client needs dictate.
Main duties:
- Working with (and sometimes building) a delivery team, ensuring they are motivated and collaborative and work well together for better outcomes.
- Planning and facilitating workshops, reporting on progress and identifying obstacles for the team to overcome.
- Acting as the interface between client stakeholders and the delivery team.
- Managing dependencies and a budget.
- Tracking risks, issues and assumptions.
- Assisting with internal projects and practice development to help grow the Delivery Consulting practice.
Required skills:
This is an entry-level role suited for an upcoming or recent graduate. Candidates should have a solid academic background and a genuine interest in technology. You'll be a logical, critical thinker who enjoys tackling different problems in a structured way. Consultants should be highly motivated self-starters, have excellent interpersonal and communication skills, integrity, and a strong desire to deliver the best possible results for clients.
- A good quality degree or relevant professional qualification.
- Interest and aptitude for digital technology, either via your chosen degree or other means if your degree is non-technical or scientific.
- Excellent communication skills, with the ability to communicate with delivery teams and internal and external stakeholders.
- Some understanding of digital development processes.
- An understanding or awareness of Agile methodologies and tools would be beneficial.
- Understanding the software development lifecycle, including product lifecycle, project delivery, and broader business experience, would be beneficial.
Package and benefits:
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- 25 Days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
- Flexibility to work from home
- 10 days allocated development training per year
- Generous discretionary bonus
- Statutory & Contributory pension
- Private healthcare cover
- Free gym membership
- Annual Away days
- Monthly company socials