The Network Collective
Junior Associate
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Ready to Kick-Start Your Career?
If you've spent around a year working in an office or administrative role and you're looking for something with real variety, responsibility, and room to grow, we'd love to hear from you. A university degree isn't required, and we don't expect you to know everything already. We're looking for someone who's curious, organized, enjoys solving problems, and wants to build a long-term career. If you're the sort of person who gets stuck in, asks questions, and looks for better ways of doing things, you'll fit right in.
About Us
We’re a team of independent, data-driven experts helping organizations make sense of complex network and telecoms services. Our mission is to give businesses the clarity and confidence they need to get the best from their technology. We work with major organizations across all sectors, offering unbiased, expert advice based on deep market insight because we’re not tied to any vendors. Our consultants guide customers through every step of the journey; from shaping strategy and running procurement processes, to negotiating contracts and managing services over time.
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The Role
As a Junior Associate at The Network Collective, you'll work alongside industry experts across our Consulting, Delivery Assurance, and Commercial Assurance teams, gaining hands-on experience from day one. You'll receive training, develop valuable business and analytical skills, and play a genuine part in delivering work for our clients. This is a 12-month fixed-term opportunity with the potential to extend for a further six months in a specialist area, giving you the chance to discover what interests you most while building the foundations for an exciting career in a growing consultancy.
About Our Team
For our employees, we're a supportive and close-knit team who collaborate to solve complex problems. Whether you're just starting out or looking to build on your experience, we offer a place where your ideas are heard and your growth is supported.
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We’re a proud Living Wage Employer, and we believe in creating an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to do their best work.
Key Responsibilities
- Junior associates will support with tasks across the teams and build strong relationships.
- This is an exciting opportunity for a 12-month fixed-term contract, with the opportunity for a 6-month extension into a chosen specialist area.
- Roles are expected to be office-based 2/3 days a week in Manchester.
What We’re Looking For
If you fit the description below, please get in touch:
- Team Player – working as part of a team to get the goal completed.
- Positive Mindset to complete routine tasks to a high standard.
- ‘Can-do’ Flexible Attitude to working across different functions as needed.
- Strong Communication Skills, verbally and written.
- Highly Organized, Punctual, and Detail-Oriented.
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