Graduate Associate - Technical Consultant 2026

Company Description Founded in 1992, we are a successful, growing International digital transformation consultancy. We deliver multi-Queen’s Award for innovation winning platforms and services that support large-scale digital transformation. Our digital, data and technology solutions are used by globally recognised public and private sector brands operating in a variety of sectors including Civil Defence, Healthcare, Sustainable Environment and Land Asset Management, and Digital Democracy. At a certified Great Place to Work® you’ll experience a dynamic and nurturing environment that rewards initiative and flexibility and enjoy a career path tailored to your own aspirations. As a Graduate Associate you will quickly become a valued member of our agile delivery teams. Your first two years are a fast paced journey of discovery where you’ll learn what it really takes to research, design, build, test and operate world class digital services that really make a difference to people’s lives. If you want to solve real world problems for some of the biggest companies in the world, or help the government function more effectively, our Graduate Associateship is made for you. The Graduate Associateship at Informed Solutions will equip you with the necessary skills, experience and feedback needed to take ownership of your career development and successfully make the transition from a talented graduate into an exceptional professional. What can we offer you? Access to world class training delivered by InformedACADEMY to help you build the skills, capability and insights to be successful in your role and take ownership of your career development. Opportunities to try different roles with full support and training, allowing you to develop varied specialist skills and direct your own career progression. Ongoing coaching and mentoring from Lead Consultants and Directors. Opportunity to take on client facing responsibilities and work on real problems. Interesting and varied projects which make a difference to people's day-to-day lives, that you can be proud to be a part of. A positive, dynamic and exciting working environment, full of like-minded high achievers. Opportunities At Informed Solutions, you’ll work in a collaborative consulting environment, learning alongside experienced colleagues and contributing to real client work. You won’t follow a set rotation; instead, you’ll develop through hands-on experience within delivery teams. Through this, you’ll gain exposure to different disciplines and the full software development lifecycle, from understanding user needs and shaping requirements, through design and delivery, to live service and continuous improvement. Our in-house communities of practice support learning and development across areas including: Software Engineering - Designing and building state-of-the-art software and infrastructure solutions using innovative technologies. Data Science and Engineering - Unlocking the power of information using innovative data science and analytics. Service Operations - Providing intelligent support and advice to continually improve how clients use technology. User-Centered Design - Working with users to shape and design intelligent inclusive digital products and experiences. Delivery Management - Helping teams work together to deliver excellent and lasting results. Requirements What attributes are we looking for? Essential: Interest in digital and a desire to work on real world problems. Excellent verbal and written skills to communicate effectively and build relationships. Able to work constructively and collaboratively with colleagues under pressure. Analytical ability and attention to detail. Proactive and keen to learn - willingness to work in diverse multidisciplinary teams across the company (e.g developers, designers, delivery managers, user researchers). Confident and independent as well as a team player. Nice to have: Prolific problem-solving skills. Software development experience. An understanding of artificial intelligence. Knowledge of user research or user experience. Understanding of agile methodologies. Good presentation skills. Empathetic and curious about people and their needs. Commercial awareness/experience. Key competencies for success Resilience and adaptability to work effectively in environments of uncertainty, change, and agile delivery. Proven ability to manage competing priorities and deliver high-quality outcomes within tight deadlines. Strong interpersonal skills, with the ability to navigate differing perspectives and maintain positive working relationships. Sound professional judgement and decision-making in complex environments where risk must be carefully managed. Excellent communication skills, including clear written outputs and confident verbal delivery. Education We hire graduates from a wide range of degree disciplines. We are looking for a minimum of an undergraduate degree, obtained or studying towards at least a 2:1. Our Interview Process