Version 1
Register your interest for our 2027 Digital Academy Programme

How your CV stacks up
Upload your CV to see how well it fits this job role
?%
Company Description
Version 1 has celebrated over 28 years in Technology Services and continues to be trusted by global brands to deliver solutions that drive customer success. Our expertise enables our customers to navigate the rapidly changing Digital-First world we live in. We foster strong partnerships with leading technology giants including Microsoft, AWS, Oracle, Red Hat, OutSystems, Snowflake, ensuring that our customers are provided with the highest quality solutions and services.
We’re an award-winning employer reflecting how our employees are at the very heart of Version 1 and what we do. We believe in unlocking the potential of our Early Careers Associates. 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-recognized certifications. The program's Early Careers framework enables you to build a strong network with peers across the business while advancing your career in technology.
So far we have achieved some incredible accolades for our work:
- Our Early Careers programme was awarded the prestigious Royal Princess Training Award.
- 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!
Job Description
PLEASE NOTE THAT THIS IS FOR REGISTERING YOUR INTEREST IN FUTURE ACADEMIES ACROSS ALL VERSION 1 LOCATIONS. THIS IS NOT A LIVE VACANCY AND YOU WILL BE CONTACTED WHEN AN ACADEMY BECOMES AVAILABLE IN YOUR HOME LOCATION (PLEASE ENSURE THAT UPON APPLICATION, YOU HAVE INCLUDED WHERE YOU ARE BASED/ YOUR HOME LOCATION TO HELP US DIRECT YOUR APPLICATION).
Reasons to use Rodeo
I’m in my final year doing Economics and I don’t know whether to apply for grad schemes now or do a masters first. What do you think?
Honest answer — it depends on where you want to end up. A lot of top grad schemes (Big 4, civil service, banking) don’t need a masters. Let’s look at the ones you’d be competitive for now, and we can decide if a masters actually adds anything.
Also worth knowing: most autumn 2026 applications are open now. Timing matters more than you think.
Start with a chat, not a search bar
Grad scheme, placement, apprenticeship? Not sure what you want yet — that's fine. Your agent talks it through with you and turns "I have no idea" into a shortlist.
Graduate Consultant — 2026 Scheme
Why you're a good match
StrongYour economics background and your summer at a regional bank line up with what PwC looks for on the consulting scheme. Applications close in four weeks.
See breakdownIt searches the market for you
Every day your agent scans the market matching roles against what actually matters to you, not just keywords on a CV.
Why you're a good match
You’ve got the grades and the economics background, and your bank internship is exactly the experience this scheme looks for. Apply soon — deadlines close within the month.
Experience fit
Your summer at the bank plus your econometrics coursework map directly to the day-one responsibilities on this scheme — client modelling, market briefings, and deal support.
Only hits
No noise. No "maybe this fits." Just roles with a clear explanation of why they're right — and where to focus when applying.
Our goal in Version 1 is to ensure that a career in technology is accessible to everyone. That's why our Academy is open to college/university graduates, career changers, returners to the workforce, and individuals 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 technology industry.
Our academies are bespoke and created with our associates in mind, we have created a specialised and supportive environment to provide you with the best possible start to your career within technology consultancy, with support from the Early Careers Team and accredited providers, you'll complete a 12-week hybrid training academy, receive professional industry recognised certifications and accreditations as well as receiving a highly competitive a training allowance as well as pre-agreed salary uplifts to further motivate your development and progression.
- First 8-weeks consists of general learning about different technologies and organisational concepts. You will meet Version 1 Mentors and Senior Technologists to learn how to practically use new skills in a Consultancy role. You will work with great trainers on your presentation and customer-facing skills which will be part of the Design Thinking week. There will be week dedicated to the delivery of Business Analysis & Project Management syllabus. The Academy includes interactive and fun events held by the Early Careers team, where you will have the opportunity to really get to know who we are and why we are so passionate about our Version 1 colleagues and Academy Associates. We pay for your certifications across our Partner Network: UK & Ireland’s premier Microsoft, AWS & Oracle partner, and many more…
- The last 4-weeks will specialise in a specific technology - Java, .NET, DevOps, AWS Cloud etc.
Upon graduating from our academy, we guarantee you an exclusive offer of permanent employment where you can put your new skills and qualifications into practice, working with our fantastic customer base on real-world projects allowing you to begin your journey as a Version 1 difference maker. This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity that you simply cannot afford to miss out on. Take the first step towards a successful career by enrolling in our academy today.


Get help with your application
Your very own career expert that helps elevate your application to the next level.
- First 12-weeks on Academy: paid training contract
- Upon successful completion of 12-week Academy: final interview with opportunity for Permanent Contract as an Associate Consultant
- Over the first 18 months as Associate Consultant you will be eligible for salary uplifts (based on your performance):
- 6 months – 5% increase
- 12 months – 5% increase
- 18 months – 10% increase
Qualifications
Our Digital Skills Academies would be great if you:
- Have received a university degree classification of 2:2 in any ICT or STEM subject
- Love getting stuck into problem-solving and you don’t give up easily!
- Are passionate about technology
- Eligible to work in the UK/ Ireland
- Eligibility and willingness to travel across offices in the EU and UK to meet with our stakeholders and customers. (Travel Costs covered by Version 1)
- 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 [email protected] at Version 1. We will consider all requests carefully, respectfully and confidentially.
www.version1.com/careers/early-careers/
#LI-HW1
Department
Referrals & Talent Pool
“It took my CV and asked me questions relevant to understanding what kind of jobs to suggest for me. Suggestions were almost perfect. Jobs were exactly what I’ve been looking for.”
Jessica, London
Skills